Charles Town picks and analysis: 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.
- Roanan Goddess returns to main track for Weather VaneRoanan Goddess, a two-time stakes winner on dirt, returns to that surface in Sunday’s Weather Vane at Laurel Park.
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.
- Onetime heroin addict Ramon Moya savors stakes winJockey Ramon Moya overcame heroin addiction and on Sunday logged his first stakes win in 10 years marking the next step in his comeback.
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
In the Saturday night feature, a one-turn allowance dash for state-bred fillies and mares, #9 Great Spirit (9-5) looks to maintain perfect start to her career for trainer Crystal Pickett and half-sister to the late Dr. Feelgood could be odds-on at post time. #2 Emberly (4-1) has been idle since dull effort in seasonal debut but could atone for that effort here for trainer Ronney Brown. #6 Timetogetup (6-1) has been consistent sort during busy campaigns and merits respect in this spot for trainer Kristy Petty. #7 Slewing (8-1) gets favorable draw for owner-trainer Janice Groves and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price.
RACE 9
3-6-8-9
In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn maiden $5,000 claiming event for fillies and mares, #3 Why Lea (3-1) finished solid second last out and has been second three times this year and gets the nod to graduate in nightcap for trainer Kristy Gazzier. #6 Holy Hip (9-2) was good third last out after being runner-up in career debut and merits respect here for trainer Mike Jones, Jr.. #8 Credit Committee (4-1) was solid second last out and will get ample attention at the windows in this spot for trainer Jeff Runco. #9 Chantilly Moon (7-2) makes career debut for trainer Anthony Farrior and will likely vie for favoritism in wide open affair.
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I am not able to play tonight,
but wish you all good luck.
Don’t dismiss Teds “Rip It”but my
best bet is “Air Medal”.
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