Charles Town picks and analysis: July 8, 2023

  • userTed Black
  • dateJuly 8, 2023

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

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RACE 1

6-5-3-4

In the Saturday night opener, a wide-open maiden $7,500 claiming event for state-bred fillies and mares, #6 Bowmans Lazy Girl (10-1) looks poised for a mild upset courtesy of a decent outside draw. #5 Juju On Da Beat (1-1) has been second in each of her last two starts and four times overall and could finally end extended bridesmaid role in this spot as possible odds-on prospect. #3 Juniper Grace (9-5) makes belated seasonal debut and plummets from maiden special weight company for this spot for trainer Javier Contreras. #4 Miracle Sonde (8-1) makes career debut for trainer and former rider Lori Bourne and could forge mild upset at first asking.

RACE 2

1-2-4-3

In this two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #1 Jaccaci (3-5) gets favorable inside draw and could eventually be shortest-priced favorite of the night for trainer Ronney Brown. #2 Bestla (10-1) has yet to hit the board in five seasonal tries but has fourth twice in last four and could improve on those efforts. #4 Pretty Spectacular (5-1) has yet to hit the board in first 10 tries this year but was solid fourth last out. #3 Curlin’s Dove (9-2) was third three back and could forge mile upset in this spot.

RACE 3

1-3-2-5

In this wide-open event for maiden $12,500 claimers, #1 Voice of Now (10-1) gets favorable inside draw with genuine upset chance in this spot for trainer Anthony Lucas. #3 Cairo Breeze (3-5) had been second and third in two local outings against maiden special weight company so drop into claiming company seeks peculiar. #2 Mims Second Chance (12-1) has been relatively close in four previous tries at this level and cannot be overlooked. #5 Tap Secret (8-1) makes career debut off ‘bullet’ work last out and merits respect here.

RACE 4

7-6-4-5

In this interesting one-turn dash for $10,000 claiming fillies and mares, #7 Now Hook’em (6-5) exits allowance company and gets favorable outside draw for trainer Tim Grams and should regain winning ways as possible odds-on prospect. #6 Reata’s Castle (9-2) also makes the drop from allowance foes for trainer Jamie Collyer and looms a serious threat to the top choice. #4 Two Room School (5-1) prevailed last out against claimers for trainer Jacob Hess and merits upset chance here. #5 Chippewa’s Castle (15-1) could complete several gimmicks at a generous price in this spot for trainer Tim Shanley.

RACE 5

9-8-6-2

In this interesting and competitive one-turn allowance dash for state-bred older, #9 Epic Time (4-1) was good third in belated seasonal debut last month and should benefit from that outing and favorable outside draw. #8 Fiber Strong (9-2) has been consistent sort all season for trainer Jeff Runco and merits respect in this spot. #6 Jefferson Native (5-1) should make his presence known early at a decent price. #2 Hopping Henry (5-2) prevailed in seasonal debut last winter and seeks to regain winning ways off two-month respite.

RACE 6

6-8-3-7

In this wide open one-turn event for $10,000 claiming fillies and mares, #6 Baylis Street (3-1) has been second three times in five winless outings this season and gets chance to atone for modest effort in local debut last out for trainer Ronney Brown. #8 Hearditall (20-1) gets favorable outside draw and could make amends for dull effort in local debut last out. #3 Running Free (9-5) graduated against maiden claimers in career debut and exits allowance foes for this spot and looms likely favorite for trainer Anthony Farrior. #7 Midnight Pass (15-1) graduated against maiden claimers last out and cannot be dismissed in first try against winners.

RACE 7

1-5-7-3

In this competitive, two-turn allowance for older runners, #1 Eastern Bay (8-5) has faced much tougher and boasts a victory in the Grade III General George Stakes last winter for trainer Norman “Lynn” Cash and looks to regain winning ways. #5 No Change (6-1) has thrived over the strip throughout his career and looms a contender here for trainer Cynthia McKee. #7 Classier (7-2) captured the Henry S. Clark Stakes two starts back and merits respect in this spot. #3 Al Loves Josie (9-2) posted consecutive allowance victories at Laurel Park earlier this year and could prevail in this spot for trainer John (Jerry) Robb of Little Bold John and Anna’s Bandit fame.

RACE 8

2-6-4-1

In the Saturday nigh finale, a wide open two-turn starter allowance for fillies and mares, #2 Mygidgetmarie (12-1) already boasts three wins in seven tries this season and gets decent draw with genuine upset chance here. #6 Dancer’s Melody (9-5) won last out and sports solid 2-3-3 slate from eight starts in Maryland this year and makes local debut as likely favorite. #4 Tequila Fog (6-1) defeated claimers back in March and seeks first win at this level for trainer Anthony Farrior. #1 Floating By (15-1) has been consistent sort all season and could complete several gimmicks in the nightcap at a generous price.

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