CHARLES TOWN PICKS AND ANALYSIS: October 23
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
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RACE 1
6-5-4-1
In the Saturday night opener, a one-turn event for claiming fillies and mares, #6 Sondeoff (7-5) gets favorable outside draw for trainer Keith Brown and looks poised for mild upset. #5 Trueno Fuerte (15-1) looks to be live longshot here for trainer Joseph Stehr and could split chalky exacta. #4 Fight Like Cersei (1-1) has been in good from recently for trainer Ronney Brown and figures prominently here. #1 Tatums Sweetie Pie (8-1) could foil chalk players in several gimmicks here.
RACE 2
1-3-6-5
In this two-turn allowance for older runners, #1 Westbury Estates (5-2) gets favorable inside draw here for trainer Michael Sterling and looks poised for mild upset. #3 Allen Can Do It (2-1) looms the tepid choice here for owner-breeder-trainer John A, Casey and would not be a surprise here. #6 River Warrior RVF (3-1) has never been out of the money in four starts for Runco. #5 Missionsninetynine (5-1) could be a generous price in this field.
- 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
7-6-5-4
In this one-turn allowance/optional $15,000 claiming event for older runners, #7 Storm Boarder (7-5) has won three straight for trainer Kevin Patterson and looms a likely odds-on choice to extend win streak here. #6 Inspiring Justice (7-2) was sharp second last out and already boasts five wine from 12 starts during busy campaign for trainer Anthony Farrior. #5 Bull Shark (4-1) won two starts back in belated season debut for trainer Hugh McMahon and could atone for latest Laurel outing. #4 Moss Boss (15-1) won two back over the strip and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price.
RACE 4
6-7-4-5
In this one-turn allowance dash for fillies and mares, #6 Got Your Number (8-5) won two back for trainer Crystal Pickett and can make amends for latest outing here. #7 Uncanny (8-1) returns to the level after two tries against claimers for trainer Stacey Viands of Parisian Diva fame and could forge mild upset in his spot. #4 Bella Gianna (9-2) has been consistent sort all year for Farrior and could end five-month drought here. #5 Dimitri’s Romance (12-1) ended skid in latest effort and seeks rare repeat score..
RACE 5
2-3-8-9
In this two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #2 Hard Being Me (6-1) was good second in latest after scoring in belated seasonal debut and could forge mild upset here. #3 J J Wedgit Man (9-5) seeks first win in seven months for trainer Tim Collins but may inherit favorite’s role in this spot. #8 Grecian Admiral (4-1) was solid second last out for trainer Vernon Greaves and looks to maintain consistent form here. #9 Brilliant Ideas (9-2) ended prolonged drought last out and seeks second straight score for Jack Hurley.
RACE 6
4-5-6-2
In this two-turn allowance for older runners, #4 Substantial (3-1) won two starts back in local debut and looks poised for another tally here. #5 Rush to the Castle (5-1) exits Onion Juice and won two starts back for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. and could forge mild upset in this spot. #6 Another Victory (8-5) still seeks first win of the campaign for Runco and looks a shaky proposition as tepid favorite here. #2 Fu Man Sue (9-5) was good third last for for trainer Flint Stites after being humbled in Russell Road Stakes.
- “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
5-6-7-4
In this two-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #5 See Ya Manana (4-1) exits three straight stakes for Runco and may have found winnable spot here. #6 She Figures (6-1) also exits WVBC stakes and looks to regain winning ways here for Brown. #7 Boundtobebad (7-2) also exits same race as top two choices for Casey and looms a factor in wide open affair. #4 The Better One (8-1) was sharp third in WVBC stakes finale last out for owner-breeder-trainer and former jockey Kristy Petty.
RACE 8
1-2-7-5
In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn claiming event for fillies and mares, #1 Jessica (9-2) was good third in local debut last out for Farrior after start at Saratoga and gets the nod to cap the card at a modest price. #2 Hoss Kitten (8-1) returns from several starts in Maryland and could post surprise in this spot for Ronney Brown. #7 Awesome Alana (2-1) makes local debut for trainer Kieron Magee but looks a susceptible favorite here. #5 Jimmysextragirl (12-1) could round out the Saturday superfecta at a generous price for Viands.
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1st.None of these have any”Real Appeal”for me,
so I’ll hope that “Trueno Fuerte”will make some noise.
2nd.Caseys are at the bat
so that means I’ll box the three of them.
3rd.”Bull Shark”will take”Storm Boarder”apart
but that’s a good”Combination” to finish in the money.
4th.”Bella Gianna”looks “Uncanny” here so bet your fanny on her.
5th.I see”Hard Being Me”as an easy winner
and Scott coming down the Lane with Ronny Brown
to round out the Trifecta.
6th.”Fu Man Sue”can do with”Another Victory”
and give us a “Substantial”payout in this Tri.
7th.”She & I Figures”that “See Ya Manana’is “The Better One”,
but”Boundtobebad”can round out the Super.
8th.Run don’t walk to bet”Talkthetalk”,
“Jessica”can disappoint again my fri9ends.
6th.It’s been a hard day’s night,
but at least I got one right.
That hurt but
maybe the box
will get me some back.
6th.That”Cozze Cat”can scat,he could hit the board at long odds.
7th.We both threw the chalk out
but that exacta didn’t pay a lot.