Charles Town picks and analysis: April 15, 2023
Charles Town has a nine-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
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RACE 1
7-2-3-6
In the Saturday night opener, a competitive, one-turn dash for state-bred $15,000 claiming fillies and mares, #7 Awesome Moon (8-1) gets favorable outside draw and also gets the nod for genuine upset for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. to kick off the Saturday card. #2 Cherokee Castle (8-5) exits a trio of good allowance efforts to start the season for trainer Ronney Brown and merits respect as the likely favorite here. #3 Blue Mountain (4-1) graduated against maiden special weight foes two back and exits allowance company for trainer Kevin Joy. #6 Cat With a Notion (5-1) makes seasonal debut for trainer Cynthia McKee following busy freshman campaign and deserves a look,
RACE 2
1-5-4-7
In this interesting, two-turn starter allowance for fillies and mares to cap the early daily double, #1 Dat Dares Gold (5-1) gets favorable inside draw and seeks mild upset for trainer Ernest Haynes of Lake Ponchatrain fame. #5 Divine Fashion (8-5) returns from similar spot at Laurel Park for much more favorable outing here for trainer Anthony Farrior and looms the odds-on choice. #4 Kalenjin (4-1) makes seasonal debut and already sports four wins in nine career outings. #7 Tequia Fog (9-2) gives Farrior chance to run one-two here.
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RACE 3
7-5-4-3
In this competitive, one-turn maiden special weight event for fillies and mares, #7 Talented Corinna (7-2) was solid second last out and been runner-up six times in 11 previous tries for trainer Ronney Brown and might finally graduate in this spot. #5 Wicked Saucy (3-1) has been second twice in three seasonal outings and makes local debut off a series of good efforts against maiden claimers in Florida. #4 Sweet Shugs (4-1) also makes local debut for trainer Norm “Lynn” Cash and could garner her diploma in this spot. #3 Stellar Legacy (5-1) also makes local debut following several good outings at Turfway Park and cannot be dismissed.
RACE 4
7-2-9-1
In this two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #7 Irish Samurai (5-2) has been second twice and third three times in six seasonal outings for trainer Crystal Pickett and may finally earn a trip to the winners’ circle in this spot. #2 Twin Cause (2-1) gets favorable inside draw for trainer Ronney Brown and seeks to end 11-month skid since graduating against maiden claimers at Gulfstream Park. #9 Yazzera (8-5) graduated two starts back against maiden claimers here and returns from modest effort at Laurel Park for trainer Anthony Farrior. #1 Mygidgetmarie (15-1) could complete several gimmicks at a generous price with ground-saving journey.
RACE 5
7-3-9-1
In this two-turn maiden #$5,000 claiming event for fillies and mares, #7 Coffee Bean (5-1) was third in most recent local outing and gets the nod for mild upset in 21st career attempt to graduate. #3 Way Lucky (2-1) makes local and seasonal debut after facing tougher in Maryland and Virginia. #9 Chantilly Moon (5-2) has been fourth in each of first two career outings for trainer Anthony Farrior and could improve off those efforts. #1 Packin (15-1) makes local debut upon arriving from Mahoning Valley and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price.
RACE 6
9-8-6-1
In this wide open, one-turn dash for $5,000 claimers, #9 Charitably Gifted (15-1) gets favorable outside draw for trainer Glenn Harrison of Mean Bean fame and could forge biggest upset on the night. #8 Hell’s Kitten (7-5) makes local debut for trainer Anthony Farrior and was solid second two back at Gulfstream Park. #6 Chief Howcome (4-1) makes local debut for trainer Ben Delong and could forge mild upset here. #1 Billingsgate (9-2) gets favorable inside draw for trainer Ronney Brown and merits respect in this spot.
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RACE 7
8-4-2-5
In this interesting and competitive, two-turn allowance for state-bred older runners, #8 Super Garner (5-1) gets the nod for mild upset in this spot for trainer Bernie Dunham. #4 Penguin Power (8-5) transitioned to one-turn sprints last year en route to being named champion West Virginia-bred sprinter and veteran campaigner always merits respect here for trainer Jeff Runco. #2 Fancy Concho (6-1) has always been consistent sort for trainer Tim Grams and deserves a look at modest price. #5 Ishihara (6-1) typically does his best running late and gives Runco genuine chance to run one-two here.
RACE 8 – The $75,000 Original Gold Stakes
1-10-4-9
In the featured event on the card and first stakes on the calendar, #1 Seneca Rocks (4-1) was a solid second in her seasonal debut and gets the nod for very mild upset in this competitive and contentious edition of the $75,000 Original Gold Stakes for West Virginia-bred fillies and mares. #10 Lucylou Who (3-1) has won two straight allowance events for trainer Emanuel “Mike” Geralis and merits respect here as the tepid post time choice. #4 Change the World (9-2) makes seasonal debut for trainer Jeff Runco after ending previous campaign with a trio of good efforts against allowance foes here. #9 Azzurra (6-1) has been consistent, durable sort throughout her career and rarely misses chance to compete in local state-bred stakes.
RACE 9
3-5-1-6
In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #3 Centerfold Angel (9-5) won two back and gets chance to atone for fourth-place effort in seasonal debut for trainer Ronney Brown. #5 Jalebi Baby (5-2) has won two straight for leading trainer Anthony Farrior and merits respect while seeking seasonal hat trick. #1 Shiny Penny (10-1) was solid second last out and gets favorable inside draw with chance to complete several gimmicks at a modest price. #6 Don’t Tell Grandma (9-2) won two back and was decent fourth last out for trainer Jeff Runco.
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1st.I’m a “Cat With a Notion” that”Awesome Moon”may swoon,
only”Cherokee Castle”will provide a hassle.
2nd.Farrior and Farrior”can take this exacta,which you won’t hafta pay taxes on.
3rd.I think we can greet”Sweet Shugs”and say”Somebody Loves Me”at the finish line.
1st.The exacta wooda been much better but for a neck
2nd.”Golden Sweets did defeat the other Farrior.
3rd.Hugs for”sweet Shugs”and boos for Chilo,
he was moving way to late.
4th.”Irish Samurai”may cause you to commit Hari Kari
and I’d pause before betting”Twin Cause”
because “Yazzera”looks like a typical Farrior.
5th.”Packin”may be lackin and I ain’t
keen on “Coffee Bean”,maybe”Way Lucky”will prove plucky,
but I’m gonna take out a loan to bet”Credit Committee”.
6th.Don’t get bitten by”Hell’s Kitten”,”Billingsgate”does rate
but it’s”Lion Of The Sea”for me.
4,th.”Mygidgetmarie”got a mention.
5th.”Coffee Bean”did wake up.
6th. Ted”Charitably Gifted”us with a $32.40 score!
7th.”Penguin Power”does tower over these,nuff said.
8th.I’ve had”Lucylou Who”in the last 2 and
think Mike will strike again,I’m not sura that”Azzurra”is ready
so I’m calling for “The Sky is Falling”to get second place.
9th.Maybe”Jelibi Baby”but”Don’t Tell Grandma”that
the “Shiny PennY”just may pay plenty.
7th.”Penguin lost his Power”this night.
8th.Mike did strike for 3 in a row.
9th.”Shiny Penny”didn’t give us any benny.
Vaya con Dios,amigos.