Charles Town picks and analysis: June 8, 2024

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

  • DATE: June 8, 2024
  • RACES ON CARD: 8
  • CARRYOVERS: Jackpot Pick 6, $33,675

RACE 1

5. Serenade SoldierHas kept better company and is slated to carry 11 pounds less than the favorite
3. Windsor’s MemoryProjects as controlling speed in first try versus open company
1. Martha’s HeartLast couple much improved

RACE 2

4. Christopher’sheartWhen well spotted last couple, has responded with career-best efforts; should head to the front
6. Road PunchShifts into Johnson barn after a couple good outings
3. SpydylegsDecent try in first against winners but may have a hard time reeling in speed

RACE 3

8. Dust DevilDecent recent form versus better
5. TempestivoEasy winner when last seen locally
1. FieldstoneLikely to control the pace; cutback to two turns a plus

RACE 4

8. MoonsetHas won last two one-turn tries at CT; Torrealba in for the mount
4. Grand EscapeNot a terrible try versus better in last
1. Cowboy At HeartLook for this one to be hustled away from the gate and good enough to take ’em all the way

RACE 5

6. Quantico CreekPossibly cycling back to better efforts
4. Travel SmartFrequent bridesmaid
3. Flat DiscountA return to three-back effort would put him right there

RACE 6

2. Cut Him LooseLightly raced sort should appreciate class relief
8. Symptomatic34-1 odds in last told the tale; better spotted here; reunited with winning pilot Bocachica
7. Philmary CastleIn a race with absolutely no speed, this one may try to steal it

RACE 7

2. JubawithatwistWon two state-bred stakes last year going two turns, so distance not likely to be an issue; sharp score in latest
7. Juba’s Hat TrickGot first win of the season last out and could be headed towards better form; note that regular pilot sticks with top choice
5. Time to RockIf he can handle the added ground, it opens up plenty of options down the road

RACE 8

5. Shameless VisionsAll four siblings have finished in the money first out, sire Bullsbay is above average with firsters, and trainer Ronney Brown wins at a 15% clip with firsters in special weight company; catches manageable group
4. Princess of GoldAdded ground may be a plus
3. Day DramaWide journey did her no favors in last

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