Charles Town picks and analysis: July 12, 2024
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July 12, 2024
Picks and analysis for this evening’s card from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races:
- DATE: July 12, 2024
- RACES ON CARD: 8
- CARRYOVERS: None
- POST TIME: 7:00 p.m.
RACE 1
| 3. Royal Thunder | Good effort in last inching away to win, and runner-up Stevethevandriver won next out at that level |
| 1. Taco Bean | Giving this one a chance to move forward in second at CT; has generally faced better, and two-back winner Borracho, whom this one pressed to no avail, has recorded three straight Beyer figs around 80 |
| 5. Drinkwiththestars | Will be one of many on the engine early |
RACE 2
| 5. Flat Discount | In what looks to be a paceless affair, this one might control it; good try in last when second behind Rock Rose, who on her good days is very good |
| 2. Divine Fashion | Won four of five at the level before a clunker March 29 and has been away since; Farrior 18% off similar and Boca remains aboard |
| 6. Waterloo Rose | Faceplanted leaving the gate in last, losing all chance; good form prior |
RACE 3
| 5. Thunderslam | Lightbulb theory! Graduated in last in first try at CT and may be well positioned to pounce on tiring speed; must improve |
| 4. Change Your Luck | Deserving fave has won this race before and ran credibly last out versus better but may have early pace company from Remys Gunsmoke |
| 1. Aldrinaline | 3-for-7 at the trip |
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RACE 4
| 2. Interception | Strong move in last to collar leader but couldn’t contain a closer who passed ’em all; winner returned to be second versus the same class |
| 6. Little Baby Girl | Better efforts contend and takes appropriate drop down the class ladder |
| 4. Rainbowsnsunshine | Disappointed in last after getting clobbered leaving the gate and racing wide on turn; tries two turns for the first time |
RACE 5
| 7. Romantic Warrior | Useful debut when breaking slowly but rallying willingly for fourth and then galloping out with leaders; half-brother to three stakes winners, including Amherst Street, who won five stakes in his first seven starts |
| 3. Big Boy Ovi | Gradually tired in latest after dueling with winner; second or third in three of four; runner-up from last graduated next out |
| 8. Megs Golden Boy | Speedy sort cuts back to one turn |
RACE 6
| 5. Workislife | Shipper beat LRL allowance foes two back and prior was a good second behind the talented Quint’s Brew; trainer Geralis 9-for-28 at CT |
| 1. Paymengold | Speedy sort arrives off a nice win versus N2X company; likely to be on the engine from rail post |
| 4. Juba’s Notion | Inclined to give this one another shot; form late last season was solid |
RACE 7
| 1. Little Roo Roo | Bumped and forced inward leaving the gate in the It’s Only Money, which left him behind the eight ball; if he can get out of the gate in good order here, he may control the pace |
| 2. Penguin Power | Veteran was a bit outfooted in last but came running — as always |
| 4. Nico | Two of three to run back from the It’s Only Money won their follow-ups |
RACE 8
| 6. Z Mystique | Cutback to one turn and drop to nickel company both aid the cause; runner-up from maiden score graduated in next |
| 2. Landon Jack | Sure does love to finish second (10 times in 24 starts) |
| 3. Run Diem Z | Repeat of two-back try would put him right there |
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