Charles Town picks and analysis: April 15, 2023

  • userTed Black
  • dateApril 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.

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.

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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