CHARLES TOWN PICKS AND ANALYSIS: October 16
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
Carryovers: Jackpot Pick 6, $2,618
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RACE 1
1-4-5-6
In the Saturday night opener, a two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #1 Whose That Lady (3-1) gets favorable inside draw for this spot and looks poised for mild upset here. #4 My Way Or Else (7-5) was second in latest local appearance during the summer and looms the solid favorite in this spot while seeking first win in 15 starts this year. #5 Kim’s Diamond (9-2) won two back and could atone for latest outing at a decent price. #6 Lil Sweetheart (10-1) gets the nod to round out the gimmicks at a big price.
RACE 2
1-3-4-5
In this two-turn maiden special weight event, #1 More Please (7-5) has been second twice in three tries for trainer Javier Contreras and gets nod to graduate here with favorable inside draw. #3 Fashionable (15-1) gives Contreras chance to run one-two at a generous price. #4 Dashing Circles (6-5) was sharp second in local debut and looms the likely favorite in this spot for trainer Ollie Figgins, III. #5 Raging Whirlwind (8-1) has been third twice in six starts and could round out the gimmicks at a modest price.
- 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
2-3-4-5
In this two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #2 Catch My Caboose (5-1) was good second last out and could attain first seasonal win here for trainer Michael Weeks. #3 Barry Karafin Bets (9-2) owns one win and two second-place efforts from three starts this year and certainly rates mild upset chance. #4 Southern Saviour (6-1) boasts two wins this year but last four outings have been unproductive. #5 Brian’s Avenue (6-5) also sports two wins this year for trainer David Walters and could atone for latest as the solid choice here.
RACE 4
2-5-8-7
In this one-turn maiden special weight event for state-bred two-year-olds, #2 Thunder Kitten (9-5) was solid second last out and looks poised to garner his diploma here for trainer Javier Contreras. #5 Windsors Tail (7-2) was good third in career debut for trainer Tim Grams and could graduate in this spot. #8 What an Ox (8-1) gets favorable outside draw and could continue steady improvement pattern in third career outing. #7 Felicias Castle (10-1) was fourth in career debut and gives Grams outside chance to run one-two here.
RACE 5
3-2-1-6
In this two-turn event for $4,000 claimers, #3 Drive In (3-1) has been second twice and third twice in 12 winless starts this year but gets the nod to forge mild upset here. #2 Fonda Romana (1-1) has been second in each of last two and will be solid favorite in this spot. #1 Carolina Bambina (12-1) gets favorable inside draw and could round out gimmicks at generous price. #6 Courtly Kitty (8-1) makes second local start and could improve off of fourth-place effort in latest.
RACE 6
8-7-6-4
In this two-turn maiden special weight event for two-year-old fillies, #8 Miss Casey (4-5) makes local debut after three decent efforts in Maryland for trainer Anthony Farrior and looms the shortest-priced favorite of the night. #7 Timeisgolden (5-1) was solid second last out for trainer Stacey Viands of Parisian Diva fame and could graduate here. #6 Bipartisan Brooke (10-1) gives Farrior chance to run one-two here. #4 Midnight Regret (12-1) was good second in career debut for trainer Raimondo Schiano-Dicola and could forge mild surprise 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
3-6-5-2
In this one-turn allowance for fillies and mares, #3 Our Diamond Girl (7-2) returns from two starts in Maryland and gets the nod to forge mild upset in this spot for trainer Tim Grams. #6 My Lovely Girl (8-5) has finished second in each of last three local starts and will be the solid choice here to shed bridesmaid status. #5 College Kid (3-1) prevailed in latest outing in July and should be a factor here off the modest layoff. #2 Good Karma (9-2) has been consistent sort all season for trainer Ronney Brown and merits respect here.
RACE 8
1-2-5-6
In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for state-bred maiden $12,500 claimers, #1 Swiss Horizon (3-1) gets favorable inside draw and looks poised to graduate here for trainer Joseph Stehr. #2 Test Me I Dare U (5-1) makes second start since exiting maiden special weight company and should improve off latest outing. #5 Tina’s Song (8-5) has been second in each of three attempts at the level and looms the odds-on choice in this spot. #6 Daffydill (12-1) merits respect as outsider and could round out several gimmicks at a generous price.
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Always enjoy your Charles Town coverage. I’m going to single American Barb in the 6th. Liked her 10.2 breeze at Timonium sale, and why would Angel Cruz go to Charles Town if this horse wasn’t live? Downsize is Gonzalez 2/24 with 2yr’s old FTS this year. Seems like trainer has changed MO this summer with firsters. Have to draw the line somewhere in pick 6.
You almost talked me into it,
luckily she was too short so I aborted.
Only the”Wicked had the Wisdom”to bet her.
7th.”College-i Kid you not”needed a freshening
and looks like”My Lovely Girl”in here. Let’s twirl
her in this short field.
8th.”Daffydil”took a poison pill the last time
and won’t get another dime from me and I see
that “Tina’s Song”could go wrong so maybe
Juba’s little girl is worth a whirl.
8th.It always good to have the winner
in the last if you are willing to blast away to save the day.