Charles Town picks and analysis: march 4, 2023

  • userTed Black
  • dateMarch 4, 2023

Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!

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RACE 1

7-6-5-3

In the Saturday night opener, a one-turn dash for $5,000 fillies & Mares, #7 All Worked Up (6-5) gets favorable outside draw off consecutive class drops for trainer Anthony Farrior and should provide a formful beginning to the card. #6 Juba’s House (9-2) also makes a drop and gets favorable spot for the late John A. Casey. #5 Bestla (6-1) makes local debut for trainer Carlos Mancilla and could regain winning ways here. #3 Reveirs Minute (4-1) makes third start of the campaign for trainer Jacob Hess and merits respect in this spot.

RACE 2

2-3-5-7

In this competitive, two-turn maiden $7,500 claiming event for state-bred fillies and mares, #2 Bank Card (5-1) as solid third last out and gets favorable inside draw for trainer Crystal Pickett. #3 Juju On Da Beat (3-1) was good second last out for trainer Kevin Joy and looms the logical post time favorite here. #5 Weavinyouinthedust (7-2) has been idle since January outing but could garner diploma here for trainer Sherry L. jackson. #7 Odina (4-1) was also solid second last out and makes fifth start of busy campaign for trainer Ollie Figgins III.

RACE 3

4-2-6-7

In this interesting, one-turn allowance dash for fillies and mares, #4 Great Spirit (2-1) returns off a lengthy layoff and sharp debut score last summer for trainer Crystal Pickett and mast latest works signifies readiness. #2 Strdya (9-5) returns from a modest try at Laurel Park after graduating in her second local try here for trainer Jamey Johnson. #6 Lucky Blonde (6-1) has been fourth in each of two allowance tries since graduating for trainer Tim Grams and could improve on those efforts here. #7 Makinlimmargaritas (12-1) graduated at a big price last out for trainer Kristy Gazzier and another stunner could unfold here.

RACE 4

2-7-1-8

In this two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Some Is Nine (8-1) won last out in return appearance from Laurel and seeks second straight here at a generous price. #7 Marvella Nasty (9-5) won two back against similar and exits allowance company for this spot for trainer Anthony Farrior. #1 Shiny Penny (6-1) also won last out for trainer Crystal Pickett and seeks second straight in upset fashion. # Charm Weaver (8-1) gives Farrior outside chance to run one-two here.

RACE 5

2-4-7-1

In this two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Irish Samurai (7-2) has been third in each of last two tries for trainer Ronney brown but could finally garner elusive score here. #4 Jalebi Baby (5-2) arrives off two modest outings against tougher for trainer Anthony Farrior but likely assumes favorite’s role in this spot. #7 Lady Whistledown (3-1) was solid second in local debut for trainer Carlos Mancilla add certainly merits respect here. #1 Shesahumblehustler (15-1) was good fourth last out and gets favorable inside draw here for trainer Tim Shanley.

RACE 6

1-4-3-2

In this rare, three-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #1 Tyler Time (7-2) has performed well in local outings and gets favorable rail draw upon latest return from Laurel Park for trainer Brian McFarlane. #4 Chesapeake Charlie (8-1) won last out and merits respective here. #3 Righteous Man (12-1) was good third last out for trainer and former local rider Linworth Kirlew and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price here. #2 Dohko (15-1) has been fourth in each of last two local tries and gets favorable draw here.

RACE 7

9-1-6-2

In this two-turn event for $10,000 claiming fillies and mares, #9 Best Virginia (7-2) exits allowance company after graduating against maiden special weight foes two back for trainer Javier Contreras. #1 Wager Worthy (5-1) was good second last out and gets favorable inside draw here. #6 Iheartrainacomin (3-1) exits allowance company and looms a contender in this spot for trainer Linda Dohlinger-Stehr. #2 Appealing Road (6-1) graduated last out against maiden claimers and seeks second straight while tackling winners for the first time for trainer Kevin Joy.

RACE 8

6-2-7-3

In this interesting, two-turn starter allowance event for fillies and mares, #6 Dulcimer Dame (4-5) seeks impressive fifth consecutive victory to start the campaign for trainer Anthony Farrior and looms the shortest-priced favorite on the card. #2 Sax (20-1) gets favorable inside draw and adds potential value to the gimmicks here. #7 China Cat (12-1) ran respectably in last two tries at the level and could round out several gimmicks at a generous price. #3 Flat Discount (12-1) won two back against claimers and merits respect here.

RACE 9

4-7-9-8

In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for maiden $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #4 Can’t Figure (5-2) has been second and third in each of last two tries and actually does figure to graduate in this spot. #7 Why Lea (7-2) was good second two back and deserves chance to atone for fourth-place effort last out for trainer Kristy Gazzier. #9 I’m So Extra was fourth in each of first two tries to kick off the campaign and merits respect here for trainer Sherry L. Jackson. #8 Dulini (4-1) was sixth against tougher in career debut for looms a contender in this spot.

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