• Ted Black
• March 25, 2023

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

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RACE 1

1-5-3-7

In this rare, three-turn maiden $5,000 claiming event to kick off the Saturday night card, #1 Wickosity (3-1) draws the coveted rail for this distance and gets the nod for mild upset here for trainer Alexandra Hillegas. #5 Adara (8-5) looms the solid choice in here for trainer Stacey Viands of Parisian Diva fame and certainly merits respect in this spot.#3 Oboy (8-1) finished solid third last out and gets decent draw with genuine upset chance for trainer Charles DeMario. #7 Chrome Heir (5-2) makes second start since exiting maiden special weight foes for trainer Jeff Runco and deserves a look despite the drop.

RACE 2

4-2-1-7

In this one-turn dash for $5,000 claimers to cap the early daily double, #4 Believeinrocknroll (5-2) won two starts back over the strip and gets chance to atone for dull outing at Laurel Park last out for trainer Charles Frock. #2 Baytown Jakester (6-5) has been second three times in four winless starts this year for trainer Stacey Viands and looks to shed bridesmaid status here as possible odds-on choice. #1 Lion of the Sea (3-1) won last out and seeks second straight from often tricky rail spot for trainer Tim Grams. #7 Adios See Ya (12-1) gets favorable outside draw and could complete several gimmicks at a big price for owner-trainer William E. Straughn.

RACE 3

6-4-7-5

In this two-turn event for $10,000 claiming fillies and mares, #6 Grace’s Secret (9-5) exits a pair of allowance events and returns to winnable spot for trainer Anthony Farrior. #4 Dial Her (5-2) won last out and seeks second straight for trainer Jeff Runco despite modest seven-week break. #7 Mizzen (4-1) has been consistent all season and gives Farrior chance to run one-two here. #5 Villareggia (12-1) has yet to hit the board from three prior outings this year but could complete several gimmicks at a generous price for trainer Norm “Lynn” Cash.

RACE 4

1-4-5-6

In this two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #1 Johnny Swish (8-1) gets favorable rail draw for trainer Michelle Knoblauch and rates a genuine hunch play during NCAA Tournament. #4 Posted (5-1) has been consistent sort throughout for trainer Ed Schottroffe and could forge mild upset in this spot. #5 Strong Heart (5-2) looms the tepid choice in this spot for trainer Anthony Farrior and deserves a look. #6 Scootscoot (7-2) won two back at Aqueduct for trainer Raymond Handal and merits respect here while likely well backed.

RACE 5

1-3-8-4

in this competitive, two-turn event for state-bred $5,000 claimers, #1 Leg Up (9-5) gets favorable rail draw for trainer Ronney Brown and should thrive in the favorite’s role here. #3 Chase Lil Me (9-2) exits allowance company and merits respect at this level for trainer Tim Collins. #8 Air Medal (5-2) will get ample support here for trainer Anthony Farrior despite outside draw. #4 Master This (12-1) was solid second two back against similar and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price for trainer Mike E. Butts.

RACE 6

4-5-6-7

In this competitive, three-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #4 Book of Delancey (9-2) returns after modest outing at Laurel Park and already owns a win over the track this year for trainer Andrea Hillegass. #5 Bossy Cat (5-1) has been second once and third twice in four decent outings this year for trainer Flint Stites and could attain first seasonal score in this spot. #6 Stavanger (7-2) boasts two wins from three starts already this year for trainer Anthony Farrior and looms the tepid choice at post time. #7 He Came True (4-1) makes local debut off a win last out at Penn National and certainly merits respect here for trainer Kim Graci.

RACE 7

9-7-5-4

In this one-turn dash for maiden $5,000 claimers, #9 Rip It (12-1) gets favorable outside draw for this wide-open event and thus gets the nod for serious upset for trainer Donnovan Houghton. #7 Baby Bulldog (3-1) looms the tepid choice in this group for trainer David Rose and could finally garner diploma in this spot. #5 Vasy Says Nyet (6-1) was modest fifth in seasonal and local debut last out for trainer Anthony Farrior and could get modest backing here. #4 Strong Magic (7-2) was good third in career debut last out for trainer Cynthia McKee and could graduate in this spot.

RACE 8

9-2-6-7