CHARLES TOWN PICKS AND ANALYSIS: mARCH 27
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is the normal 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
RACE 1
4-1-6-2
In this one-turn dash for $4,000 claimers to kick off the final Saturday night card in March, #4 Jaxbradenrishi (5-2) tried similar last and could prevail in this group for trainer Wade Sanderson. #1 Zep (3-5) makes serious plummet from allowance company to the bottom here for trainer Ollie Figgins III and looms the odds-on choice. #6 Gattosing (10-1) makes modest drop from $5,000 claimers and could hit the board for the first time in four tries this year. #2 Bearcat Kitten (8-1) was ninth versus similar on St. Paddy’s Day and could improve off the short turnaround.
RACE 2
3-6-1-5
In this two-turn event for $4,000 claimers to cap the early daily double, #3 Rocket Road (1-1) finished third in one-turn dash against similar and should be able to carry his speed to a score here at a short price for trainer Kristy Gazzier. #6 The Forty Factor (5-2) was good second two back and looms a threat here for owner-trainer Steven Murdock. #1 Owl Run (8-1) has been second and third in last two outings and could provide a mild upset in this spot. #5 Tizezzy (5-1) was second three back but will have to improve on consecutive fifth-place efforts for trainer Ronney Brown.
- 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
1-5-6-2
In this two-turn event for maiden $7,500 claimers, #1 Signature Dish (2-1) has been second in last three tries against claimers and looks poised to graduate in this spot for trainer John Carlisle. #5 Organza (7-5) makes local debut after previous tries at Turfway Park for trainer Justin Godsey and looms the tepid favorite at post time. #6 Waterloo Rose (6-1) was good fourth last out against similar and could improve here. #2 Qt Bliegh (7-2) makes local debut after three tries against maiden special weight company at Mountaineer Park and gives Godsey outside chance to run one-two here.
RACE 4
2-5-6-4
In this three-turn event for $4,000 claimers, #2 Katman Quick (8-5) has been second once and third twice last three outings for trainer Linda Dohlinger-Stehr and looms the one to beat in this spot. #5 Three to Thirteen (9-5) has been fourth and fifth last two and could improve here. #6 Envision Success (2-1) has hit the board recently and looms a threat in this spot. #4 Bay Hill (15-1) was good third last out for trainer WIlliam Aylor, Jr. and could round out the gimmicks at a big price here.
RACE 5
7-3-4-5
In this one-turn dash for $5,000 claimers, #7 Bi Bi Carpe (7-5) graduated last out against maiden claimers and gets favorable outside draw while seeking repeat score for trainer Kevin Patterson. #3 Grandpa Munster (8-1) graduated two back against maiden claimers and could atone for latest outing in this spot for trainer Vernon Greaves. #4 Crown and Coke (9-2) showed speed last in local debut and could improve here. #5 Dynamic Day (5-2) exits allowance company and gives Greaves a chance to run one-two here.
RACE 6
6-5-4-3
In this one-turn event for state-bred $5,000 claimers, #6 Derek’s Boy (1-1) was sharp last out for trainer Anthony Farrior and seeks repeat from favorable outside draw as likely choice. #5 Chestnut Lime (9-5) was solid third two back and could improve in this spot for trainer Ronney Brown. #4 Redoubtable (6-1) won last out two months ago for trainer Lee Couchenour. #3 Quite Suggestive (8-1) finished solid second last out for trainer Crystal Pickett and could forge mild upset here.
- “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
2-3-5-4
In this two-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #2 Jamestown Road (2-1) was good second last out against similar after graduating two back against maiden special weight company for trainer James W. Casey. #3 Tiz Evan’s Honey (7-5) won smartly in one-turn maiden special weight dash in career debut and seeks repeat while trying two turns and winners for first time for trainer Kevin Joy. #5 Boundtobeok (5-2) graduated against maiden special company two starts back and could atone for first try against winners. #4 Katalima (8-1) finished second twice in last three outings for trainer Stacey Viands.
RACE 8
11-10-3-6
Finally in the Saturday finale, a one-turn maiden $5,000 claiming event, #11 Sittin Frosty (20-1) makes seasonal debut for trainer accustomed to bringing horses back off a layoff and could post surprise if draws in off the AE list. #10 Irish Lion (15-1) exits maiden special weight company in career debut for trainer Zoe Valvo and looms a longshot threat with favorable outside draw. #3 USS Costly (4-1) has been second and third in two local tries for Godsey. #6 Unimaginable U (5-2) makes local debut off 10-month layoff for Farrior.
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i want to thank in advance the racing biz for getting
me to betting at Charlestown.I’ve only been there a few
times and need all the help I can get.
1st. “Zep”is hard to bet on or against.
I will just watch this race and pace myself,
Ted may have something good for me later.
2nd.I think “Rocket Road” will say,”Goodbyeseeulater”to these.
3rd.”Signiture Dish”should make short work of this,
4/5 looks like an overlay.
4th.LDS gives me no thrill,
no more than”Bay Hill”.But I can “Envision Success”
if “Frankie doesn’t connect the Dots”.
The Hummers are no bummers.
5th.”Crown and Coke”is a bad joke;
“Dynamic Day”may have some say;
but”Grandpa Munster”may say,
“Bi Bi Carpe”to this field.
6th.Well”Derek’s Boy”can’t bring much joy
at less than even money;”Chestnut Lime”ain’t worth a dime;
But”Redoubtable”looks “Quite Suggestive”to me.
7th.”Tiz Evan’s Honey”could get the money,
but Casey has a big bat that is “Boundtobeok”,I’d say.
Twas a long night before I cashed a ticket,
but Casey knocked it outa the park,that $16.80 Exacta got me even.
8th.”Sittin Frosty”is chillin or I wooda gave him top billing.
I have a hunch but”Holy Boly”doesn’t look good enough
to beat the “USS Costly”for the big money and I am
waryier of Farrior even after almost a year.
I passed on the last,so I broke
about even for the night. And will
thank Frank and Ted for keeping me amused.
It certainly was better than TV.
Rick Be, poet-handicapper!