Charles Town picks and analysis: April 19, 2025

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

  • DATE: April 19, 2025
  • RACES ON CARD: 9
  • CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 6, $3,676
  • POST TIME: 7:00 p.m.

RACE 1

8. AnnointedGot caught in a duel with #6 here in latest and gave reasonable account of himself; might hope for someone else to do the dirty work this time
6. Bee a Sky BeamBeaten at odds-on in three straight, last two at 2-5; might win here in first in Joy barn, but how low do you want to go on that proposition?
1. CoolkidOff the duel in latest but couldn’t pass the duelers, and inside post could complicate matters

RACE 2

6. Golden KeySpeedy sort had to drop down a step to win two back but should be the one they need to catch here
2. ThewitchisgoneLooks for stalk-and-pounce trip
5. Jefferson NativeLast couple aren’t great but still enough to contend

RACE 3

7. Millie JeanDisappointed in latest but best would put her in the mix
4. Miss Pearl HartShould be controlling speed and return to proper level a plus
1. CentimorganEasily graduated in latest; lightbulb on?

RACE 4

5. Head LadMakes second local start while dropping from special weight company after credible local bow
8. Mia San MiaUndistinguished field could provide firster a shot; sporadic work tab for a barn that can win first out
7. Mr On HighDidn’t show much while encountering a variety of trouble in debut; drops a step and can improve

RACE 5

13. Wish On JubaCould be a handful if drawing in but needs some scratches
3. Intention to ZipGets blinkers on after terrible start cost him all chance in debut
1. Rudd’s RocketSecond off the bench

RACE 6

5. Ghostly AnnaDrops to better spot; has been second three times at the level and graduated at special weight level
6. Collecting AngelsFirst time in Brown barn
1. Crazy AnitaTries two turns for the first time

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RACE 7

5. Moonlit KissTrainer Grams originally had entered this miss in the Original Gold, decided to await this spot; runner is 5-for-8 at the trip
7. She SpeaksShowed little in local bow but trainer Farrior keeps her in allowance company; back efforts might put her in the mix at a price
4. Bella MelaHard-hitting sort

RACE 8 – Confucius Say Stakes

6. PaymengoldLone speed could take ’em a long way, and best might be good enough at a likely big price
3. DoradoFormful sort has been one-two nine straight, tries stakes company for the first time in two years
1. No ChangeBeaten favorite in last year’s Gall, he returned to win the Onion Juice nicely; trainer McKee 4-for-14 off similar layoffs going two turns

RACE 9

6. True Blue PearlDraw a line through latest, as she was resting her head against the stall when the gates opened, spotting the field 20 lengths; hoping for a price
3. UpswellDecent try in latest when vying with the winner for most trip; first start in Farrior barn and gets leading rider Boca up
8. RainbowsnsunshineMaking short work of conditions

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