Charles Town picks and analysis: December 2, 2023
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
CARRYOVERS
- Jackpot Pick 6, $101,986
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RACE 1
6-4-7-8
In the Saturday night opener, a one-turn dash for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares slated to be offered roughly three hours after Coastal Mission goes postward in the Grade II, $500,000 Cigar Mile at Aqueduct, #6 Comida Comida (3-1) gets the nod for the mild upset for trainer Crystal Pickett. #4 Cajun Cousin (6-5) exits a pair of allowance races for trainer Anthony Farrior and looms the solid post time choice. #7 Soul of the Beast (5-1) gets favorable outside draw ror trainer Keith Brown and cannot be dismissed. #8 Bestla (20-1) could work out an ideal trip and complete several gimmicks at a very generous price.
RACE 2
6-3-2-1
In this one-turn dash for $5,000 claimers to complete the early daily double, #6 Sky of Gold (5-1) was solid second last out for trainer William Earl Atkins and could forge mild surprise in this spot. #3 Glorious Mahomes (9-5) looms the solid post time choice for trainer Javier Contreras while returning from mild break after several outings in Maryland. #2 Baby Quinn (4-1) was solid third last out in local return and merits respect here. #1 Wootdareitis (8-1) could complete several gimmicks with a favorable trip.
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RACE 3
4-7-5-6
In this three-turn event for $12,500 claimers, #4 Mud Bug (6-5) has been second in each of last two outings and could be odds-on proposition in this spot for trainer David Walters. #7 He’s On Fire (9-5) merits respect here and looms the main threat to the top choice despite outside draw. #5 Chrome Heir (8-1) could complete several gimmicks at a decent price for trainer Crystal Pickett. #6 Cabar Sul (9-2) cannot be dismissed in this spot for trainer Anthony Farrior.
RACE 4
7-6-5-4
In this competitive, one-turn dash for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #7 Brushing (5-1) gets favorable outside draw and looks poised for mild upset here for trainer Bernard Dunham. #6 Valid Reason (10-1) for trainer Dewayne Johnson could be in ideal position throughout with chance for genuine surprise. #5 Mo Co Gold (5-2) looms the tepid choice in this spot. #4 Ding Ding (9-2) also could be poised for mild upset here.
RACE 5
10-9-8-7
In this one-turn maiden $5,000 claimer, #10 Gazalani (30-1) gets favorable outside draw and one of only two older distaffers in this group and gets nod for genuine shocker. #9 Dashing Lass (5-2) also draws well for trainer Tim Shanley and will get ample support in this spot. #8 Nelly Too (2-1) also should avoid early trouble with outside draw and could secure favorite’s role by post time for trainer Kevin Joy. #7 Super Money (8-1) could complete several gimmikcs at a decent price.
RACE 6
4-3-9-8
In this interesting one-turn maiden special weight dash for state-breds, #4 Harley Sioux (9-5) has been second in last four outings and gets the nod as only four-year-old in the group for trainer William Straughn. #3 My Balboa (8-5) has been second, third and fourth in three career outings for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. and will get ample support in this spot. #9 Irish Wizard (8-1) makes career debut off a series of good works for trainer Tim Shanley and deserves a look here. #8 Restless Buster (6-1) also makes career debut for trainer Lewis Craig, Jr. off handful of good works and cannot be overlooked in initial outing.
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RACE 7
2-10-3-6
In this two-turn allowance for fillies and mares, #2 Lucky Blonde (7-5) has finished second in a pair of stakes since winning the Sadie Hawkins Stakes for trainer Tim Grams and could be an odds-on proposition in this spot. #10 Midnight Heiress (3-1) won three back at Monmouth Park and makes local debut for trainer Jeff Runco. #3 Reveirs Minute (10-1) has tried stakes twice since allowance win last summer and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price. #6 Girls House (6-1) recorded a pair of wins at Colonial Downs this summer and deserves a look in this spot for trainer Mike Jones, Jr.
RACE 8
10-9-8-7
In this one-turn dash for $5,000 claimers, #10 Tapio (7-2) prevailed in his latest outing and seeks repeat bid with favorable outside draw for trainer Stacey Viands of Parisian Diva fame. #9 T Ville (10-1) makes local debut after 29 previous outings at Gulfstream Park and merits respect at a generous price for trainer David Walters. #8 Sweet Syntax (4-1) also won last out and seeks second straight for trainer John (Jerry) Robb of Little Bold John and Anna’s Bandit fame. #7 Huey Duey (6-1) won to back and looks to atone for latest try for trainer Ralph Comi, Jr.
LATEST NEWS
1st.”Cajun Cousin”is my”Likely Choice”.
2nd.Let’s load up on”Runaway Road”to pay “Big Balloons”.
3rd.”He’s On Fire”may not tire and pull the rug from under”Mud Bug”.
4th.’Mo Co Gold”leaves me cold,”Brushing” will come rushing.
1ST,Ted had that favorite
and
2nd.With my”Runaway Road”for yo $11
you got a $44 DD.
3rd.$5.90 exacta,but better than tearing up a ticket.
4th.:Ding Ding”donged,..
5th.I won’t put”Super Money”on that”Dashing Lass”but
will put a little cash on”Gazalani”just because she’s backed by Mr Black.
6th.”My Balboa”looks rocky
and Tho “Harley Sioux”is sure due,
“Funkle”is my best bet as yet.
7th.”Lucky Blonde”may astound and lose again,
“Girls House”may douse her hopes
8th.I’ll be cryin’ iif”Brion”doesn’t say”Adios See Ya”to Huey Duey”and lose.
5th.I hit the $11.30 exacta,but
“Gazalani”is still running…really walking
-she was eased.
6th.”My Balboa”Rocked them
but “Funkle”bungled it.
7th.un”Lucky Blonde”did lose again,
the Mawings are celebrating.
8th.”Super Jordan”beat”Brion”but I ain’t cryin’,
I got the lasta exacta….whew.
Adios,seeya”next week,God willing.
I like tonight’s card
if my picks don’t stick.
and it might cost me a bundle
no picks for chucktown tonight 12/8 friday night