CHARLES TOWN PICKS AND ANALYSIS: mARCH 6
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is the normal 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
Carryovers: Jackpot Pick 6, $13,844
RACE 1
2-1-4-6
In this two-turn event for $5,000 claimers to kick off the card, #2 Byebye Byebye (3-1) is in good form now and seeks second straight score for trainer John Carlisle. #1 Boundtobegood (7-2) exits tough one-turn dash for claimers and should be a factor stretching out here for trainer Ronney Brown. #4 Astro Rider (5-2) was good third last out and gives Carlisle chance to run one-two in this spot. #6 Seize The Day (5-1) debuted for trainer Bob Baffert against maiden special weight company at Santa Anita roughly one year ago and seeks first win in four local tries.
RACE 2
4-7-6-3
In this one-turn starter allowance dash for fillies and mares, #4 Gandhi’s Castle (5-2) exits allowance event off runner-up effort and looks poised to score here for trainer Kevin Patterson. #7 Prime Lime (8-5) was sharp third last out for trainer Bernard Dunham and could regain winning ways in this spot as tepid favorite. #6 Country Magic (8-1) has been fourth in each of her last three for trainer Analia Larrosa but could improve here. #3 Nellysford (6-1) exits allowance company in Feb. 25 seasonal debut for trainer Ollie Figgins III and should benefit from that recent outing.
- Im the Director solid fave in WV FuturityIt’s last call for state-bred 2-year-olds, and Im the Director will look to add a second stakes win to his resume.
RACE 3
2-5-4-3
In this three-turn affair for maiden $5,000 claimers, #2 Nor Per Ours (6-1) draws favorably and looks for upset for Figgins and owner-breeder Bonita Farm. #5 Pond Hockey (3-1) makes local debut after last two outings at Laurel Park for trainer Jesus Cruz. #4 Brilliant Patina (5-2) has spent much of her career on synthetic tracks in the midwest and looks to garner diploma on dirt here for trainer Paul McEntee. #3 Flicker’s Princess (5-1) was good second two starts back for Brown and merits respect in this spot.
RACE 4
6-4-3-2
In this competitive, two-turn allowance for older males, #6 Fancy Concho (2-1), last year’s champion WV-bred three-year-old male, looks to maintain his winning ways for trainer Tim Grams. Fiber Sonde homebred gelding sports six wins and five runner-up efforts from 11 career outings. #4 Hypothesis (7-2) was good second last out for trainer Crystal Pickett and looms a serious threat to the top choice. #3 Boaster (5-2) makes his seasonal debut for Runco and certainly merits respect in this spot off the bench. #2 Annamated Moon (4-1) was a sharp local winner two back and can atone for latest with a similar performance.
RACE 5
9-8-7-2
In this one-turn dash for maiden $5,000 claimers, #9 USS Costly (9-2) was solid second in his local debut for trainer Justin Godsey and gets favorable outside draw in latest bid for diploma. #8 Frank The Tank (8-1) makes his local debut and tries seventh different track in nine tries for McEntee and last three efforts on dirt were solid. #7 Orientated (6-1) makes local debut after three tries against maiden claimers at Laurel Park for Farrior. #2 Holy Boly (4-1) was good third in local debut last out and could graduate in here.
RACE 6
6-4-7-1
In this two-turn affair for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #6 Cheese Louise (6-5) graduated two starts back and can atone for latest for owner-trainer Lela Hanagan. #4 Sharp’s Mission (10-1) has shown steady pattern of improvement for last two months and looms a serious contender for owner-trainer Jerry Campbell. #7 Charitable Miss (9-2) has been second once and third once in three outings this year for owner-trainer Natasha Aylor. #1 West Virginia Pam (8-1) returns from Turfway Park and seeks first triumph in third local try.
- “Bittersweet moment” as Hessica hits retirementTwo-time WVBC Cavada winner Hessica couldn’t get one last win, settling for second November 9, but she’s had quite a career for owner-trainer Kristy Petty.
RACE 7
6-4-1-5
In this rare, three-turn allowance for older boys, #6 Never Compromise (3-1) finished fourth in his first try against winners after graduating first out for Runco. #4 Doctor McCoy (5-2) was sharp second last out for owner-breeder-trainer James W. Casey and looms a serious threat in this spot. #1 Spunman (3-1) graduated against maiden special weight foes last out and gives Runco chance to run one-two here. #5 Golden Appeal (9-2) has been third in each of his last two tries for trainer Manolo Mangual and could be a factor in this spot.
RACE 8
3-9-7-10
In the two-turn finale for $4,000 claimers, #3 Rocket Road (4-1) has been first and second in last two for trainer Kristy Gazzier and looks poised for another tally here. #9 Daystrike (7-2) makes long awaited local debut for trainer Damon Dilodivico and looms a genuine threat despite outside draw. #7 Katman Quick (8-1) has been third and second in last two tries for Linda Dollinger-Stehr and could prevail in this spot at a generous price. #10 Cavallotto (8-1) was good third in seasonal debut for trainer Kevin Joy and also merits respect at a decent price here.
LATEST NEWS
1st.I’m throwing out the Baffert horse but putting in Ted’s other 3 with
Mr”You can go tar with Almodovar” in Exacta and Tri boxes.
That “G Man”cost me the Tri,but
the Exacta got me out for only a $10 loss.
2nd.I
I’m giving “Our Bad Girl”a whirl and
getting aboard “Nellysford”.
“Our Bad Girl”was worst than I thought,
but “Nellysford”did hit the board.
3rd.I cannot see “Nor Per Ours”but will bet
because Ted says so,at 14-1,I will box her with
“Cherish Your Dream”and “Flickers Princess”.
I only played $8,and my”…Dream came true for $142.
4th.I didn’t “Fancy Concho”but was not
willing to go against him.
5th. “USS Costly” looks really good
especially with that workout at Turfway
but anything Farrior brings in usually wins.
CHEEZ Louise,you are too short to bet
but I’ll box her with “Sharp’s Mission”just to get some action.
7th.Runco’s 2 look good but
“Slew The Turn” could burn them both.
Even “Man of the Night”might.
Nice price for the Runco Exacta.
At Last: It’s been a blast,I don’t usually
bet Charlestown unless I am there but
the Racing Biz has given me the incentive.
I’m well ahead for the evening and am
sending it all in on Cavallotto and
“Rocket Road” to make a load.
attaboy! we like it when the bettors make money!
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