Charles Town picks and analysis: April 12, 2025
The Biz- April 12, 2025
Picks and analysis for this evening’s card from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races:
- DATE: April 12, 2025
- RACES ON CARD: 8
- CARRYOVERS: Jackpot Pick 6, $2,428
- POST TIME: 7:00 p.m.
- NOTE: Charles Town canceled its Friday card after having run three races.
RACE 1
| 4. Juba Bound | Drops out of allowance company; won last two versus claiming rivals |
| 7. Drew d’Oro | Formful sort has been in the triple in nine straight; lack of early foot a bit of a concern in a race short on speed |
| 3. Dicey Grey | Two straight solid outings |
RACE 2
| 1. Dream River | Speedster outfooted in latest but should control this one and take ’em a long way |
| 4. Kenny Had a Notion | Classy old vet got first win in a year in latest |
| 6. Leo and Royal | Improved try in latest despite voided claim |
RACE 3
| 4. Time to Rock | Narrow allowance winner last out in first try in nine months; can move forward |
| 2. Stellars in Charge | Speedy sort likely to go hunting the lead early |
| 1. Im the Director | Full brother to multiple stakes winner Direct the Cat had useful season bow; leaves state-bred company for first time |
| 13. Catch the Humor | Likely to go favored in the unlikely event he draws in |
RACE 4
| 5. River Malbumoonrvf | Doesn’t win much but always in the mix; leading rider Bocachica a good sign |
| 2. The Hound | Two straight wins |
| 1. Y’zin Up | Better efforts would put him right there |
RACE 5
| 7. Edward Madden | Makes first start in Carlisle barn (5/26 first off the claim) and arrives off a win; speedy type drawn well outside main speed rival |
| 5. Jimmy the Kid | Has been competitve at this level |
| 4. Advance Cash | Last was awful but drop into more appropriate spot should aid the cause |
RACE 6
| 5. Costner | Broke his maiden going 9 furlongs and gets a route of ground for just the second time since |
| 2. Iron Tap | Drop to bottom and shift to Farrior barn provided major wakeup call |
| 7. Blood Brother | Drops to bottom and has several efforts that would win here |
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| 4. Juba’s Parade | Might sit a good trip in a race with plenty of front-end speed |
| 6. Maggie’s Girl | Favorite makes season bow; should be involved in the early action |
| 1. Lightnin Runner | Defending champ tuned up with allowance triumph Mar. 27 but must avoid getting buried by other early types |
RACE 8
| 8. Easy Pass | Improved try in latest when just missing in a race that’s produced two next-out winners |
| 2. Favorite Road | Cuts back to preferred one-turn distance; debut was solid |
| 10. Coastal Cruise | Half-brother to millionaire Coastal Mission and $535k earner Lewisfield didn’t show a ton in debut but certainly has the bloodlines to excel; note zippy work March 28 |
| 14. Wish On Juba | Will be a solid favorite if drawing in, which is unlikely |
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1.I’m a Jackie fan,but what is she doing here?Nunez can outshine her here.
2.I’ll stay loyal to “Leo and Royal”but”My Friends Beer”will be near.
4.”Stellars in Charge” looms large,tho “I’m the Director” is “On The Come Up”.
4.Arnoldo & Runco may be”Nay’s Only One”to”Scare Dem”.
1.Jackie must have a boyfriend down here does anyone know who it is?
The deluge probably save me a bundle.
5″Jimmy the Kid” will skid,.I’ll be saddened if”Edward Madden”doesn’t win.
6.”Run Rocky Run” and “Blood Brother” may bother “Iron Tap” but not a lot.
7.”Mendy’s Honey” should get the money and I can see “Shewonalkttome” to be close by.
8.”I’ll put my “Rip And Roll” on “Humerous”and that’s no joke,