Charles Town picks and analysis: July 5, 2025
The Biz
July 5, 2025
Picks and analysis for today’s card from Charles Town Races:
- RACES ON CARD: 8
- CARRYOVERS: Jackpot Pick 6, $11,199
- POST TIME: 7:00 p.m.
RACE 1
| 5. Dark Lute | Makes first visit to CT after facing better at LRL |
| 6. Rick’swarmheart | Consistent type has been beaten favorite two straight at this level |
| 4. Let’s Eat | Bit of a freshening after poor recent outings; best could get him a piece at likely monster odds, and interesting to see veteran rider Araujo land here |
RACE 2
| 6. Italian Song | Blinkers on after a decent try in first two-turn outing in which she finished a length behind #7 |
| 7. Preshow Hype | Best figs but beaten fave in two straight |
| 1. Skie’s Music | Blinkers back off and a new rider for second try with Lasix |
RACE 3
| 7. Overnight Pow Wow | Last year’s Cavada winner’s resume and figs tower over these, but if you’re inclined to take a shot against, now might be the time in first of the season |
| 5. O K Smarty Pants | Second off the bench and has some decent tries on the ledger; price should be right |
| 6. Molly Factor | Florida-bred is the logical alternative to the top choice |
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RACE 4
| 3. Lipstick and Rouge | 10 months ago trainer Caiazzo debuted a half to this runner to an easy win here, one of two out of dam Lipstick Pulpit; this daughter of Vekoma has a steady work tab |
| 7. Talbot Heirloom | Beaten favorite in all three local outings |
| 2. Sweet Manhattan | Second off the bench after showing speed and staying on decently in latest |
RACE 5
| 7. Lawyer Up Riley | Drops into claiming ranks for first time; couple of near-misses versus allowance foes |
| 2. Parade of Fears | Dominated maiden foes two back but had no answers last out in allowance company; likely to be on the engine |
| 6. El Gunner | Frequent bridesmaid ran pretty well when in this type of company two back |
RACE 6
| 1. Military Grade | Got a pretty good education in troubled first outing when a hard-trying third, and the runner-up came back to graduate next out; gets Lasix on for first start of 3yo season, but do note that first-out rider Boca lands on trainer’s other horse |
| 9. Bernie the Star | Beaten fave last two, including at 3-10 in latest, but still should be formidable |
| 5. Mitby | Blinkers on for two-time local runner-up; Boca lands here rather than #1 |
RACE 7
| 5. Unison | Speedster makes first start of the season and owns seven wins in 12 starts at the trip |
| 3. Youthinkthatsfunny | Will be running at the end |
| 8. Honeyquist | Third off the bench and sure will be happy not to see Duncan Idaho, who’s bested this one five times in the last 13 months |
RACE 8
| 4. Gold Fiber | Dash specialist has a pair of narrow defeats at this level and makes third start off a freshening |
| 10. Restless | Likely to be a bit outfooted going short early but should be running late |
| 2. Missionsninetynine | Pretty good recent form |
LATEST NEWS
1.I hope”Rick’swarmheart” will smarten up and”Dark Lute”will play a happen song.
2.”Preshow Hype”just might but you can’t go wrong with”Italian Song”.
3.”O K Smarty Pants”let’s see you beat”Overnight Pow WOW!”
4,\.”Can I Get Awitness”to attest that”Fab Girl”is worth a whirl
Well I had the first 3 but
so did everybody and his brother.I ignore odds when handicapping
they are only important when I’m betting.
4,”Serenade Me”eluded us,Ryan G, doesn’t inspire confidence.
5.You”Betta Go Go Go”and place your”Case Ace”on”Mo Joke”to blow somr smoke
6.Post #9 is not fine,so the”One True Dude”can intrude on”Mitby’s” victory
7.I’m”Hopping Henry” is”Furreal”if”Youthinkthatsfunny”put your money on”Honeyquist”who can take this.
8.”Gold Fiber”makes me”Restless”but”Thank Ya Pete”might defeat him.
Have a great night and a happy Independence Day and play like you got it 🙂
5.First exacta of the night and nice win price. 🙂
6.BAM,this”One Cool Dude” strikes again $25.80 🙂
8.Isee Farrior felt “Restless” too
Vaya con Dios,muchachos,I’m loving this game