CHARLES TOWN PICKS AND ANALYSIS: August 7
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is the normal 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
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RACE 1
3-4-5-2
In the Saturday night opener, a one-turn dash for $15,000 claiming fillies and mares, #3 Thislillimeofmine (5-2) is still in quest of her first win this year for trainer Javier Contreras but has been third twice against claimers. #4 Juba Train was third against allowance company last out and drops into a winnable spot here for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. #5 Miss Grandstander (2-1) also exits allowance company for trainer Tim Grams and looms the likely favorite in this spot. #2 Theladyistrue (9-2) has yet to hit the board in three starts this year but finally exits allowance company for owner-breeder-trainer John McKee.
RACE 2
7-5-6-2
In this one-turn event for maiden $5,000 claimers, #7 Stones Road (3-1) gets favorable outside draw for trainer Sara Kopecki and looks poised for mild upset here. #5 Red Hot Cookie (7-5) was solid second last out and looms the favorite here for trainer Ronney Brown. #6 Cowtown Energy (12-1) also gets favorable outside draw and could boost gimmicks at a generous price for trainer Manolo Mangual. #2 Sister Joann has finished third twice and merits respect in this spot..
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RACE 3
2-7-5-6
In this one -turn dash for $5,000 claimers, #2 Natty Beau (3-1) was second last out and won two back for trainer Ronney Brown and and gets the nod in this competitive affair. #7 Cash For The Soul (9-2) returns from Mountaineer Park and looms a threat in this spot for trainer Kevin Joy. #5 Bi Bi Carpe (5-2) won last out at Mountaineer for trainer Kevin Patterson and certainly merits respect in here. #6 Gaming Jack (4-1) won three back for trainer Michael Sandoval and looks to regain winning ways here.
RACE 4
1-7-3-4
In this two-turn maiden $15,000 claiming event for boys, #1 Mister Deeks (3-1) has been second in each of last two and gets favorable rail draw for trainer Jean Rofe. #7 C.R.’s Mandate (8-5) exits maiden special weight company for the first time and looms the likely favorite here for trainer Tim Grams, #3 Huckleberry Friend (7-2) has been third once and fourth once since exiting MSW level and merits respect here. #4 Paris Calling (4-1) is full-brother to the late Parisian Diva and makes career debut here for same connections.
RACE 5
1-8-6-2
In this intriguing two-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #1 Mady Rose (7-2) has been second in each of last two for Contreras and gets the nod here for minor upset. #8 Eternal Heart (4-1) won last out and seeks repeat score in this spot for trainer Caio Camamori. #6 Mackenzie’s Music (3-1) won first two sharply for trainer Jeff Runco then faded in last and will seek to atone for that effort. #2 Moonlit Shadow (6-1) graduated last out and full-sister to Moonlit Song tries winners for the first time here for Grams.
RACE 6
7-3-2-5
In this competitive, salty allowance for state-bred older males, #7 Sagebrush (2-1) gets favorable outside draw for Grams while back at his main distance. #3 Hypothesis (9-5) just outlasted the top choice last out for trainer Crystal Pickett and is also cross-entered for $75K stakes at Mountaineer Park on their West Virginia Derby Day card. #2 Aaron’s Tap (4-1) has tons of back class and could work out an ideal trip here for trainer Jeff Runco. #5 Unrideabull (6-1) is looking to regain sophomore stakes form for trainer Michael Sterling.
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RACE 7
2-8-7-3
In this rare, three-turn allowance for older males, #2 Brother Corbin (9-2) has been second in each of last two and gets favorable inside draw for trainer Janice Groves. #8 Welling (4-1) was solid second in last local outing here in May and returns from Delaware Park for trainer Kieron Magee. #7 Candy Invasion (4-1) has been third in each of last three starts but does sport three wins from eight starts this year for owner-breeder-trainer John A. Casey. #3 Titan’s Will (7-2) was second last out here and looms the tepid favorite in this spot for trainer Anthony Farrior.
RACE 8
3-5-1-4
In the Saturday night finale, a three-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #3 Righteous Man (3-1) won last out for Farrior and seeks repeat off the claim for Lenworth Sewell. #5 Ghost On A Mission (7-2) is winless in seven outings this year but could prevail in this spot for trainer Henry Walters. #1 Martin Man (9-5) was beaten favorite against similar last out and will seek atone for that effort here. #4 Gottaway (8-1) makes local debut for trainer Carol Doran and will look to improve off recent efforts at various tracks throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
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No winners on top in the first four
but that didn’t stop him-two Super boxes came in
one for an amazing $162
Way to go Ted.
5th.Ted did get a top one in to win.
I hope I can do the same.
6th.I’ll hafta”Tap Aaron” on top
with every horse in the race and hope
my”Hypothesis” has a bad trip.
My”Hypothesis”just lasted over “Aaron’s Tap”,
7th.I’m telling you all
that “Welling”is spelling winning
this evening.”Titan’s Will”might fill the Exacta.
8th.I don’t think”Righteous Man”can
but”Gottaway”may show the way.
GO CASH THOSE TICKETS.
Vaya con Dios,amigos.
7th. They bet us down,but
our best bet still came around.