CHARLES TOWN PICKS AND ANALYSIS: September 4
Charles Town has an eight-race Friday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
Carryovers: Jackpot Pick 6, $6,110
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RACE 1
5-6-1-2
In the opener, a two-turn event for $4,000 claiming fillies and mares, #5 Mae Sai Princess (9-5) has been third in each of her last three and appears on the verge of collecting first seasonal victory for trainer Ronney Brown. #6 French Nouget (8-5) has been second in each of last two and looms the tepid favorite here for trainer Michael Sandoval. #1 Carolina Bambina (6-1) exits tough starter allowance and merits respect at a generous price. #2 Castleinthemeadow (9-2) was good second last out and could forge mild upset here.
RACE 2
7-5-4-3
In this one-turn dash for $5,000 claimers, #7 Gunter (2-1) regained his winning ways last out for owner-trainer Amy Albright and looks poised for repeat here with favorable outside post. #5 Truth Serum (9-2) makes return from Colonial Downs and Pimlico and could forge mild upset here for trainer Freddie Johnson. #4 Kickin Kirby (9-2) gives Brown modest chance to sweep early daily double. #3 Willie the Whale (3-1) exits allowance company and returns to winnable spot.
- 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
10-2-3-9
In this interesting one-turn maiden special weight dash for state-bred two-year-old males, #10 Talking Teddy (3-1) has been second in each of his first three career tries for owner-breeder-trainer and former jockey Keturah Obed-Letts and should finally garner diploma here. #2 Amidships (5-2) makes career debut for trainer Jeff Runco off a series of sharp works and could be poised to graduate at first asking. #3 Blue N Gold (4-1) finished fourth in his career debut for trainer Javier Contreras but should improve off that effort. #8 Moved by Juba (20-1) was sixth in debut outing for trainer Kristy Petty but could round out several gimmicks at a generous price.
RACE 4
1-4-5-2
In this two-turn allowance for fillies and mares, #1 Ellies Lil Castle (3-5) graduated smartly in her eighth attempt last out for trainer James W. Casey and looks ready for repeat score here. #4 My Pretty Eyes (6-1) graduated against maiden claimers last out for owner-trainer John McKee but could step up against winners for the first time. #5 Carson Castle (5-2) was second against allowance foes last out but has been idle since January. #2 Vacation Secret (12-1) graduated last out against maiden special weight foes and could repeat here at a generous price.
RACE 5
3-4-5-6
In this one-turn dash for $5,000 claimers, #3 Partly Dandy (5-2) gives Brown an outside chance at a training triple. #4 Aunt Maggie (9-5) made seasonal debut at Colonial Downs last out following 15-month layoff and should improve off that effort. #5 Singing Harmony (8-1) has been on the improve over last three outings and could forge mild surprise here. #6 Iamthebesttoo (4-1) graduated against maiden claimers last out but has been idle over six months.
RACE 6
2-1-3-4
In this rare, three-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #2 Gab’s Lil Leaguer (9-2) has been close in previous tries at this level and could forge mild upset here for owner-trainer Tim Collins. #1 Katalima (8-1) has been consistent sort all season for trainer Stacey Viands of Parisian Diva fame and gets favorable inside draw in this spot. #3 Suzysellsseashells (7-5) won last out against claiming foes and looms the favorite while returning to allowance company. #4 Imagoodchatterburg (9-5) exits Sadie Hawkins Stakes last week and merits respect 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
1-3-7-6
In this two-turn starter allowance for older runners, #1 Fire Down Below (5-2) scored last out and boasts four wins in eight starts this year and gets favorable inside draw here for Albright. #3 Hobe Sound (5-1) has been consistent at the level for trainer Crystal Pickett and merits upset chance in this spot. #7 To the Front (2-1) already owns four wins this year and looms the tepid choice in this spot for trainer Anthony Farrior. #6 Gio Dude (12-1) could round out several gimmicks at a generous price.
RACE 8
7-1-3-5
In the Saturday finale, a two-turn maiden special weight event for state-bred fillies and mares, #7 Eye of the Needle (3-5) was sharp second last out and should put chalky cap on the proceedings for trainer David Walters. #1 Love to Zoom (10-1) merits respect at a generous price and gives Brown a chance for another tally in her career debut. #3 Test Me I Dare U (8-1) was seventh in overdue seasonal debut for trainer John Casey but should improve off that effort. #5 Feel the Love (9-2) has been third once and fourth twice in last three and merits upset chance here for Pickett.
LATEST NEWS
1st.I agree completely
2nd.I seek the”Truth Serum”to come in
ans”Kickin Kirby”to place in this derby.
3rd.I’ll be so bold as to put”Blue N Gold”on top
in an exacta wheel-could pay a great deal.
4th.Let me tell you a “Vacation Secret”Stay away from those Castles”,
would these”Pretty Eyes”tell you any lies?
2nd.Well Kickin Kirby”placed
3rd.”Blue N Gold”was sold to the Glue factory.
Ted hit the Exacta,hey a winner instead up tearing up a ticket.
4th.Black is hot let’s get on his back.
5th.”Partly Dandy”can get the candy
with”Aunt Maggie”tagging along.
6th.Farrior is a tough warrior but
a”Lil Sweetheart”could get the biggest part.
7th.To be blunt”To The Front”may not look back
but as Mr Black said,”Gio Dude”could intrude and the
“Awesome Buzz” could sting like a bee for J D.
8th.I,too”Feel The Love”for”Eye Of The Needle”but
maybe “Happy Saison”can spice up the exotics.
8th.I’m gonna try to bail out:
how about putting a “Happy Saison”
in an Exacta box with “Love To Zoom”
and”Test Me I Dare U”sticking”A Needle in The Eye”