CHARLES TOWN PICKS AND ANALYSIS: mARCH 13
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is the normal 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
RACE 1
2-1-4-3
In the Saturday night opener, a two-turn maiden special weight event for fillies and mares, #2 Kinky Frolic (9-5) finished a solid third in her local debut after arriving from Florida and looks poised to graduate in this spot for trainer Jeff Runco. #1 Shecanflatoutplay (8-5) was sharp second last out for trainer Jesus Cruz and looms the likely favorite from the rail. #4 Joy Fantastic (5-2) exits allowance company after running third in debut and could be a factor here. #3 Castle Review (5-1) has been second twice and fourth seven times in nine career outings and looks destined for the same finish here.
RACE 2
6-4-1-5
In this one-turn dash for $4,000 claimers, #6 R Boy Evens (5-2) was good third last out and gets favorable outside draw here for trainer Ronney Brown. #4 Delayed Engagement (9-5) was solid second at Mahoning Valley last out and makes local debut for trainer Sherry Kirk. #1 The Forty Factor (2-1) was good second last out for owner-trainer Steve Murdock and looms a factor in this spot. #5 Equus Novus (6-1) is seeking to end extended drought dating back to consecutive scores at Parx in November 2019.
- Dean Delivers seeks return to winning ways in Dave’s FriendDean Delivers, winner of July’s De Francis Dash, returns to Laurel Park Saturday to headline the Dave’s Friend Stakes.
RACE 3
8-6-1-5
In this one-turn dash for $10,000 claimers, #8 Benny Chang (7-5) was fourth in seasonal debut and makes second start back for trainer Kevin Patterson and gets favorable outside draw here. #6 Truffles and Gold (3-1) has been second in each of two local starts for trainer Karen Freer and could shed bridesmaid role here. #1 Dan the Man Can (2-1) won last out on March 5 and seeks second straight in quick turnaround. #5 Thisisthetimetowin (20-1) graduated against maiden claimers last out and seeks second straight while trying winners for the first time.
RACE 4
2-3-1-5
In this two-turn event for $15,000 claimers, #2 J J Wedgit Man (5-2) makes first start against claimers after extended allowance efforts for owner/breeder/trainer Tim Collins. #3 Nautical Warrior (8-5) exits allowance company for trainer Jeff Runco and looms the tepid favorite here. #1 Northern Ridge (6-1) won local debut for trainer Steven Romeka and could repeat at a generous price here. #5 Any Way Now (9-5) makes seasonal debut off series of good works and gives Runco outside chance to run one-two here.
RACE 5
2-3-1-4
In this one-turn starter/optional event for fillies and mares, #2 Sherwood Lady (7-5) has been first and second in her last two and seeks 12th career score for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. #3 Longstorylucy (8-5) has been first and second in her last two as well and seeks second straight score for trainer Ronney Brown. #1 Secret Castle (4-1) also scored last out against claimers and gives Brown outside chance to run one-two here. #4 Gab’s Lil Leaguer (8-1) makes seasonal debut for Collins and could be a factor late.
RACE 6
5-1-4-2
in this two-turn allowance/optional $20,000 claiming event for state-bred older males, #5 Rush to the Castle (3-1) was sharp second last out and looks to regain winning ways here for trainer James W. Casey. #1 Opera Nite (7-2) has been stakes-placed on numerous occasions and second and third recently for trainer Jeff Runco. #4 Aaron’s Tap (9-5) was sharp second in seasonal debut in January and gives Runco chance to run one-two in this spot. #2 Fiber And Emily (4-1) has been generally consistent for owner-breeder-trainer William Earl Atkins.
- “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
7-3-5-2
In this one-turn allowance dash for state-bred fillies and mares, #7 Juba’s House (4-1) was sharp third last out after graduating two back and looks for second career tally for trainer James W. Casey. #3 Talent Expected (8-5) cuts back from two-turn event and seeks to regain winning ways for trainer Tim Grams here. #5 Eternal Heart (5-2) makes seasonal debut off a series of solid workouts for trainer Caio Caramon. #2 Miss Wave (10-1) was good third last out for owner-breeder-trainer John McKee and could surprise at a generous price here.
RACE 8
8-4-6-5
In this two-turn maiden claiming event for fillies and mares, #8 Castle’s Tuffy (15-1) makes career debut off a series of decent workouts for trainer Victor Espinosa of Noble’s Honey fame. #4 Partly Dandy (9-2) has been third and fourth in last two outings against similar for Runco. #6 Miss Morgantown (3-1) exits maiden special weight company last out and was second against maiden claimers two back for trainer Ronney Brown. #5 Sing Frosty (5-1) has been good in all three seasonal outings and seeks diploma in 23rd try for owner-trainer Edwin Tobin.
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We cudda got in the Black with
the first 2 Exact and the Daily Double.
Let’s hope he stays that way and
keeps me outa trouble.
3rd.Ted had the Tri in his top 3,
I had “Twobitsaride” on the side.
4th. Collins ain’t throwing any fear into
Runco,I’m saying he’ll run one-two. But I
am a sucker for “Rucker”and will put
Rideoutt in my Tri.
I shudda listened to the expert,
he got his first winner on top and
the Exacta and Tri for $38.
5th. “Sherwood Lady” looks tough to go against
and too short for me to bet,so I’ll set this one out.
“Alpine Moon”made us swoon….
6th.My sister-in-law graduated from
“William and Mary”,if she were here she’d
be betting him to win and she is the luckiest
woman alive when it comes to the horses.
But”Rush To The Castle”looks very good
at a nice price.The fans have the
deadly duo bet way down but
they will soon have to drown
their sorrows in green beer.
7th.”Talent can be Expected”from Grams only entry tonight.
And we might throw in Arnaldo on Caramori’s mount.
8th.I did the same in the last for a “Partly Dandy”night.