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

• DATE: April 26, 2024
• RACES ON CARD: 8
• CARRYOVERS: Pick 5, $53,349; Jackpot Pick 6, $9,938
• Jockeys and trainers to watch

RACE 1

5. Company Clown	Inclined to be wary of odds dropping too short but has been first or second in last two versus similar and owns stellar record at the trip
4. Living Water	Better efforts contend in first trip to WV
1. El Lucerito	Top trio from last occupied three of top four slots in follow-up

RACE 2

4. Tiz the Reason	Disastrous trip in last when rearing at the break, rushing up to confront leader and tiring; has kept better company
5. Shutupn’kissme	Sharp score in last when outdueling pace rival and pulling away late
2. Cowgirl Attitude	Class relief a plus

RACE 3

7. Great Kostas	Inclined against favorite #9 Simply Jack; this one arrives off an easy graduation win and should be pace-controlling at a distance he likes
6. Road Slew	Drops from better company and already owns four wins
1. Leg Up	Was beaten fave at this level in most recent 3-turn try

RACE 4

3. Mexican Kryptonite	Bombs away! This is the kind of race where it might be worth taking a big swing, and the drop from special weight company and cutback in distance are something to hang your hat on
6. Tappedwithsuccess	Morning line fave a pretty well-beaten third against similar in last
5. Baytown Admiral	Had an excuse in last, makes first start in Hillegass barn

RACE 5

1. Just Murphy	Two tries at the one-turn trip are credible; over 40% of one-turn winners here left from posts one or two
8. Spydylegs	Won this race but was DQed back in January
4. Manhattan Image	Should appreciate the class relief

RACE 6

2. Travel Smart	Formful sort just missed in last versus similar while clear of others; has been in exacta four straight and figures good stalking trip here
6. Summertime Rose	Has a bit of a tendency to find trouble; better efforts contend
9. Dunder Boss	First off a long break after voided claim in last; note that connections protect her

RACE 7

5. Juba’s Hat Trick	Should improve in second off the bench; fall form much superior to these
3. Vagabond Virgin	Fast track would aid the cause for higher-priced Runco runner; note regular pilot Bocachica leaves
7. Penguin Parade	Pulled the 18-1 upset over top choice in last; Bocachica lands here

RACE 8

9. Interception	Trainer Brown 20% with maidens first time in the barn; has kept better company but must navigate tricky outside post, so demand value
6. Rezoom	Has shown speed at times; drop to bottom a plus
1. Gone With the Wyn	Just missed versus similar in last and drawn better inside today; most likely winner but likely to get bet down

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