CHARLES TOWN PICKS AND ANALYSIS: mARCH 20
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is the normal 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
RACE 1
4-2-3-7
In this rare, three-turn maiden special weight event for state-bred older runners, #4 Mojo’s Louie Cat (5-2) has delivered good efforts at this level locally and at Delaware Park for trainer Tim Grams and may have finally found right spot to graduate. #2 Ponticello (3-1) has done no better than seventh at this level for trainer Raimondo Schiano-Dicola but could forge mild upset here. #3 Twentytwenty (9-2) makes jump back up from maiden claimers for trainer Ronney Brown. #7 Let’s Get Started (9-5) gives Grams a chance to run one-two in this event despite outside draw.
RACE 2
6-5-4-1
In this one-turn claiming event for fillies and mares, #6 Love Happy (7-2) won two starts back for trainer John Casey and could rebound from latest outing with favorable outside draw. #5 Indian Fiber (2-1) was sharp second last out for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. and could regain winning ways in this spot. #4 Secret Affirmation (5-2) lost all chance when losing rider at the break last out and should be a factor early for trainer Joan Reynolds. #1 Best to Be Me (3-1) won last out and seeks second straight while giving Jones chance to run one-two here.
- 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
6-2-1-4
In this two-turn maiden special weight event for state-bred three-year-old fillies, #6 Cedars Bulls Eye (8-5) has finished second in each of her last two starts and looms set to graduate here for Grams. #2 Arrowwood (5-2) was third last out in continued improving trend for trainer Jeff Runco and could complete formful exacta here. #1 Ellies Lil Castle (6-1) has finished third in each of her first two starts for trainer James W. Casey and looks set for similar in this spot. #4 Tizbit (3-1) has been third twice in three outings for Runco and could provide mild upset here.
RACE 4
6-4-5-2
In this three-turn claiming event, #6 Winning Scholar (2-1) has been second in each of his first three starts this year for trainer Michael Weeks but may finally break through in this spot. #4 Meldon (5-1) was good second in seasonal debut for trainer Kristy Gazzier and looms a contender at a modest price here. #5 Righteous Man (9-5) has raced well in busy campaign for trainer Rhea Pennella. #2 Jacob T (9-2) won two starts back for trainer Curtis Bass and could regain winning ways in this spot.
RACE 5
1-3-5-7
In this two-turn claiming event, #1 French Nouget (9-2) has been third in each of first two seasonal outings for owner-trainer Michael Sandoval but could emerge with mild upset here. #3 Nancysaido (5-2) good fourth last out and looks to continuing improving trend for trainer Lloyd Scott. #5 Reiltin Oir (7-5) has been second once and third once in three starts this year for trainer Jack Hurley and could attain first seasonal tally in this spot as the tepid choice. #7 Saint Therese (5-1) seeks second victory of the campaign for trainer Mike Jones, Jr.
RACE 6
3-7-2-1
In this one-turn claiming event, #3 Black Candy (8-5) was solid second in allowance event last out and returns to claiming ranks for trainer Kevin Patterson and looms the odds-on choice in this spot. #7 My Time in Court (7-2) was good fourth in seasonal debut after winning allowance event in 2020 finale for trainer John McKee. #2 Grand Fiber (2-1) has been second twice in three starts this year for McKee. #1 Reata’s Castle (20-1) was good fourth last out and could round out some gimmicks at a big price.
- “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
5-1-6-4
In this two-turn allowance for state-breds, #5 Bubba Grump (6-5) seeks second straight while stretching out for the first time for trainer Javier Contreras. #1 Remys Showtime (3-1) was sharp second against similar last out for Grams and could provide mild upset here. Freshman stakes winner #6 Hopping Henry (8-1) makes seasonal debut for owner-breeder-trainer Michael Sterling and looms a threat if ready. #4 Lufty’s Kisses (6-1) was solid second last out and could forge mild upset here for trainer James W. Casey.
RACE 8
2-1-3-7
In this three-turn affair for claimers to cap the card, #2 Persevered (4-1) graduated against maiden claimers last out and seeks second straight here for trainer Ollie Figgins III. #1 Destiny’s Charge (6-1) has been third twice in four outings already this year for trainer Robert Cipriano. #3 Rrace Day Warrior (8-5) exits allowance company and looms the solid choice in this event for trainer Ernest Haynes. #7 Righteous Renegade (3-1) makes third attempt to regain winning ways after graduating against maiden claimers last Dec. for Runco.
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1st.I can’t bet a 6 year old maiden,so
How about “Twenty Twenty”on “Let’s Get started”.
2nd.I’m in “Love Happy”with “It’s Best To Be Me”,
but”Ginger In Disguise” intrigues me,let’s see and
throw her in the mix.
Can’t win ’em all….
The 3rd.has laid a turd,but Ted has the Super cold
4th.That’s 2 Supers in a row for Mr Black.
While I’m taken aback.
5th.French Nougat”looks sweet at 6-1
and we’ll bless that with “St Therese”
ACH-the chalk beat us out
without a doubt.
“6th.Black Candy”does look dandy
and “My Time In Court” is a decent sort.
7th.”Lufty’s Kisses” never misses,
but gotta bump “Bubba Gump”.
The Last,it’s been a blast,
though not as good as in the past.
I’m looking to bail out,so”Persevered”is
not about to do it for me,but”Goofy Boy”
can bring me a lotta joy.
“Perservered”preserved Mr Black’s
sparkling reputation while “Goofy Boy”
brought me no joy.