Charles Town picks and analysis: September 16, 2023
Charles Town has a 13-race Saturday card. Post time is 5:00 p.m. Good luck!
The card features the Grade 2 Charles Town Classic, Grade 3 Charles Town Oaks, and a bevy of other stakes for both open and state-bred company.
CARRYOVERS
- None
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RACE 1
1-5-4-2
In this two-turn event for $10,000 claimers to kick off the Saturday night card, #1 Knobiesmagicsonde (5-2) gets favorable inside draw for trainer Ronney Brown and nod for mild upset in a race featuring an odd collection of horses with long names. #5 True Flirt (9-5) appears to have certainly found a winnable spot and looms the solid choice in here for trainer Anthony Farrior. #4 Makinlimmargaritas (2-1) certainly merits respect in this spot and gives Farrior genuine chance to run one-two here. #2 Heretodaygonmanana (6-1) also gets favorable draw and should be able to work out a trip for trainer M. Joanna Boggs.
RACE 2
1-5-6-2
In this competitive, two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #1 Appealing Road (3-1) gets favorable inside draw and seeks second straight score for trainer Kristy Gazzier. #5 Tennis Tap (5-2) is still in search of first win in seven seasonal outings for trainer Ronney Brown but merits respect here. #6 Ellies At Windsor (3-1) also won last out after three consecutive second-place efforts and seeks second straight for trainer Jamey Johnson. #2 Sarah’s Warrior (12-1) gets favorable draw and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price.
- Maryland Juvenile: A mystery solved, decades laterSaturday’s Maryland Juvenile Stakes should be a fun race, but it’s unlikely to launch the careers of two Classic winners, like the 1982 edition did.
RACE 3
8-6-3-10
In this interesting, two-turn maiden special weight event for state-bred two-year-olds, #8 Christopher’s Heart (5-2) returns following good effort against maiden claimers at Timonium and looms the solid choice to graduate here for trainer Anthony Farrior. #6 Soul Catcher (6-1) was solid second in debut two back and gets chance to atone for modest effort last out for trainer Jeff Runco. #3 Racing Hot Line (9-2) was solid second last out after modest debut and gives Farrior solid chance to run one-two here. #10 Alexander Grady (8-1) has been fifth and fourth in first two tries for trainer Javier Contreras and could overcome outside slot in bid for diploma.
RACE 4
1-6-3-8
In this wide open, two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #1 Seems to Whisper (5-1) gets favorable inside draw and looks poised for mild upset for trainer Ronney Brown. #6 Midnight Regret (5-2) has been in good form of late for trainer Raimondo Schiano-DiCola of Gabriel’s Smile and CR’s Mandate fame and looms the tepid choice in this spot. #3 Surcharge (9-2) certainly cannot be overlooked in here for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. #8 Highway Queen (3-1) deserves serious consideration in contentious affair despite outside draw.
RACE 5
4-1-8-9
In this two-turn event for state-bred $10,000 claiming fillies and mares, #4 Our Great Notion (8-5) exits allowance company and steps back into a winnable claiming event for trainer Tim Grams. #1 Sneaky Lynk (5-1) gets favorable inside draw and could atone for fifth-place effort in latest outing for trainer M. Joanna Boggs. #8 Odina (9-2) was solid third last out for trainer Ollie Figgins III of Dance to Bristol fame and certainly merits respect in this spot. #9 Smokin Lady (6-1) graduated last out against maiden claimers and seeks second straight tally while facing winners for the first time.
RACE 6
2-4-1-3
In this interesting two-turn event for $10,000 claimers, #2 Bon Bueno (9-5) graduated against maiden claimers last out for trainer Ronney Brown and seeks second straight while tackling winners for the first time. #4 Ragtime Riches (2-1) graduated against maiden special weight company in May and returns to winnable spot for trainer Anthony Farrior. #1 Voice of Now (6-1) was good second two back and gets chance to atone for sixth-place effort last out. #3 Surf City Gold (10-1) graduated against maiden claimers last out in local debut and seeks second straight for trainer Daniel J. Mackenzie.
- Maryland Juvenile: A mystery solved, decades laterSaturday’s Maryland Juvenile Stakes should be a fun race, but it’s unlikely to launch the careers of two Classic winners, like the 1982 edition did.
RACE 7
4-3-5-7
In this two-turn allowance/optional $15,000 claiming event for state-bred older runners, #4 Shameless Risk (2-1) exits Frank Gall Memorial Stakes and seeks to capture another allowance event for trainer Ronney Brown. #3 Missionsninetynine (9-5) defeated starter allowance foes last out and seeks second straight score for trainer Lela Hanagan. #5 River Crossroad RVF (5-1) merits respect in this spot for trainer Jeff Runco. #7 The Illusionist (6-1) gives trainer Ronney Brown outside chance to run one-two here.
RACE 8
2-10-6-7
In the Saturday night finale, a competitive, two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Ride the Rapids (9-2) gets favorable inside draw and gets the nod for mild upset in the nightcap for trainer Phil Capuano. #10 Riverview Stevie (9-5) looms the potential odds-on favorite here despite outside slot for trainer Anthony Farrior. #6 Wishing for Spring (8-1) deserves a look in this group for trainer Ronald Sigler. #7 Lily’s Lead (6-1) also cannot be overlooked and could forge mild surprise in the finale for trainer John Carlisle.
LATEST NEWS
1st.”True Flirt”should make them eat dirt,
But Brown could take her down.
2nd.”Jackysinthecastle”looks”Wager Worthy”to me.
3rd.’Soul Catcher”my eye but there is
no reason why,Christopher’sheart”can’t get the big part.
4th.”A Little Bit Crazy”can do it for Stacey,
she seems to “Whisper To Me”.bet me-bet me.
1st.Ted and I started slooooow.
2nd.A rough run race kept Jacky….”outa da winners circle.
3rd.I hope you all”Soul Catchered”at 5-1.
4th.I hope you went”A Little Bit Crazy”and had no”Midnight Regret:
when you cashed that bet.
5th.”Odina”Figgins to me but maybe
“Smokin Lady”can be a”Sneaky Lynk”
6th.I’m sold on”Surf City Gold”and Danny Mac
to deliver some”Ragtime Riches”.
7th.I’ll take a “Shameless Risk”and say
“Missionnintynine”looks just fine.
8th.Let’s”Ride The Rapids”and look for
“Wishing For Spring”to upset and we need
“Lily’s Lead”to succeed for the Tri tonight.
6th.”Shady Lady”gave me a hat trick
and 3 in a row.