Charles Town picks and analysis: April 5, 2024

Picks and analysis for this evening’s card from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races:

  • DATE: April 5, 2024
  • RACES ON CARD: 8
  • CARRYOVERS: Jackpot Pick 6, $7,656

RACE 1

3. The IllusionistGot a bit of a freshening and switches into hot Viands barn
5. Spirit of WindsorCan improve in second off bench
4. Run to DaylightTwo-time stakes winner at two now toiling at the bottom

RACE 2

6. Racing Hot LineMakes season bow, gets leading rider up; prior two-turn effort puts him right there
4. YachtsmenNarrowly missed versus similar in last
3. Town HotCredible debut says he can improve here

RACE 3

1. ShewonttalktomeFirst two-turn try was good enough to win here; should knock condition down today
6. SparkleinyoureyeStuck at this level for a while
5. Princess MargaretConfidence boost in last; Grams barn cooking

RACE 4

2. Dream Street RoseModerately decent try in last versus special weight foes; blinkers off
6. Grumpy N U Know ItDrops from special weight company
8. Owe You OneCan improve in third off the bench

RACE 5

1. Summertime RoseTrainer Brown has positive ROI first off the claim last five years; draw a line through last after runner was antsy in the gate, broke last, and hung out wide throughout
9. Nana’s BoopaNearly blew up the toteboard in front-running try last out; probably heads to front again
8. Travel SmartFirst try versus N3L types

RACE 6

6. Ride the BrandJust missed in last after donning blinkers for first two-turn try; should be forwardly placed
2. Shoot the BreezeBeaten twice at odds-on; makes season debut
4. FunkleImproved effort in last

RACE 7

12. Juba’s Hat TrickCould be vulnerable in first since October but clearly most talented of the group; owns four-race win streak
9. Lord of CorkBested twice last year by top choice
3. CassiusWon last by 14 lengths while in hand throughout

RACE 8

4. Daylight QueenWakeup call needed; the price should be right in wide-open heat
8. Gone With the WynInteresting to see Runco-Boca tandem on bottom-level maiden; first in the barn
10. Shackled by LustPlummets from $20k claim to a nickel off lengthy break in first in Farrior barn; may go favored anyway

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