Laurel Park picks and analysis: June 9, 2024

  • userThe Biz
  • dateJune 9, 2024

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

  • DATE: June 8, 2024
  • RACES ON CARD: 9
  • CARRYOVERS: Jackpot Pick 6, $706
  • POST TIME: 12:25 p.m.

RACE 1

7. PinotslilgirlSophomore won this race nicely last out; trainer Gaudet 18% with a positive ROI first off the claim
1. PrincessofthenorthDecent effort in last despite being rank, troubled trip; no reason sprinting on turf shouldn’t work
4. Meliponini BeeWide journey after being bounced around leaving the gate; strong finish

RACE 2

6. Irish BanditTries elders for first time; speed of the speed
4. Box N BenSolid try in last when dropped down to this level
2. I Had EnoughCould complete Robb family exacta with top choice; cutback to 6f a positive, and last try at sprint distance strong when winning speed duel before getting caught late

RACE 3

5. Gift ExchangeFull to multiple turf stakes winner Spun Glass hated the main track on debut, now gets preferred green stuff underfoot
1. BeltaneCooked when dueling with 30-1 shot in season bow, may be by his lonesome here
6. LotharioCompeted at this level last season

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RACE 4

4. RespectfullySpeed of the speed has been one-two in four straight two-turn tries
6. RegaledLightly raced sort has won two straight for Davis barn having a productive year; Boyce gets run out of her mounts
1. Haint BlueIf the pace heats up, this one’ll be running at the end

RACE 5

5. Charmed WayDidn’t miss by much as the fave in last; makes third start off the bench
1. Northern GlowDam a stakes winner on turf and half Beach View multiple graded placed on the lawn
7. GalileiCan improve in second start of season

Racing Notes

  • Jeiron Barbosa swept the day’s first three races, none on the favorite…
  • One of those wins came on Great Andrei for trainer Jerry Robb; the 2yo filly won at first asking by 12 1/2 lengths in 52.35 seconds for 4 1/2 furlongs — more than a second faster than the boys had done it two races earlier

RACE 6

4. Skylar’s BrotherFinished fast and full of run after sluggish beginning in debut
8. Silent RoarHafl-brother to graded winner Swayin to and Fro
9. Car RideInclined to draw a line through last

RACE 7

10. Vax a NationFinished very fast to dead-heat for win and galloped out well in front; top five to run back have all finished one-two, including G3 Dinner Party runner-up Crabs N Beer and allowance winner Riccio
6. PorquerollesBeaten favorite over ultra-boggy Preakness day course at Pimlico; should get firmer surface today
8. MissionaireRamsey barn with productive start

RACE 8

6. Circle PFirst non-stakes start since last October; may be forging back towards better form; could get lively pace to close into
2. Splendor BeautyConfidence builder in last and switches into hard-hitting Ness barn
3. Patient CapitalMakes third start off the bench

RACE 9

8. Divine RomanceIf the Beyer figs are right, this one’s a handful in this spot
2. Fainor’s FiletsSophomore’s three wins are the most in the field
3. Beatiful KarlaLands in right spot

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