Charles Town picks and analysis: April 30
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
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RACE 1
1-4-7-5
In the opening race on the final Saturday night card in April, a two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #1 Christine’s Cosmo (7-5) gets favorable inside draw and should provide somewhat chalky start to the program for trainer Ronney Brown. #4 Toy Tiger (4-1) looms a genuine threat to the top choice for trainer Kevin Joy. #7 Keen Machine (5-2) merits respect in this spot for trainer Anthony Farrior and should be capable of overcoming outside draw. #5 Urkillingmebeth (5-1) could round out several gimmicks at a decent price for trainer David Walters.
RACE 2
3-4-5-6
n this two-turn event for state-bred $10,000 claiming fillies and mares, #3 Bonnie Bluetooth (6-5) finished second last out and draws inside her main rivals and gets nod to cap the early daily double as solid choice for trainer Ollie Figgins III. #4 Hook the Chain (3-1) graduated last out against maiden claimers for trainer M. Joanna Boggs and merits respect tackling winners here. #5 Proudly Elegant (6-1) has been consistent sort for trainer Kristy Gazzier and figures to round out trifecta. #6 Ex Rated (7-2) exits allowance company last two outings after graduating against maiden claiming foes and certainly merits respect here for trainer Angelo Jackson.
- 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
2-8-1-6
In this two-turn maiden $5,000 claiming event, #2 Channel Scent (9-2) was solid third last out for owner-trainer John McKee and could graduate at a decent price here. #8 She’s Miss Artie (1-1) finished fifth against maiden claiming foes at Laurel Park in career debut last out for trainer Anthony Farrior and looms likely odds-on choice in this spot. #1 Willow’s Charm (8-1) gets favorable inside draw for trainer Carlos Mancilla following two decent local tries. #6 Saw (4-1) makes local debut after five tries at Penn National for trainer Alexandra Hillegas.
RACE 4
3-2-1-5
In this two-turn event for $6,250 claimers, #3 Quick Entry (5-2) was solid second last out and winner two back for trainer Ronney Brown and gets the nod here as tepid favorite. #2 Big Hambone (7-2) has been third three times in four starts this year for trainer Mike E. Butts and can improve on recent shot spots here. #1 Dark Ages (6-1) makes local debut after facing tougher at Parx and Gulfstream Park and could forge mild surprise in this spot. #5 One More Factor (8-1) exits starter allowance company for trainer Victor Espinosa of Noble’s Honey fame.
RACE 5
1-3-2-4
In this two-turn event for $15,000 claiming fillies and mares, #1 Walk a Fine Line (7-2) defeated claimers two starts back for owner-trainer Javier Contreras and gets favorable rail draw in competitive affair. #3 Love to Zoom (4-1) exits allowance company for trainer Ronney Brown and looms a threat in this spot. #2 Heretodaygonemanana (5-2) also exits several allowance events for trainer Jeff Runco and likely assumes favorite’s role at post time. #4 Cedars Bulls Eye (9-2) has also been spotted primarily in allowance races of late for trainer Tim Grams and could forge mild upset here
RACE 6
4-6-5-1
In this competitive, one-turn allowance dash for fillies and mares, #4 My Pretty Eyes (4-1) gets another chance at the level for owner-breeder-trainer John McKee and gets nod in wide open affair. #6 Uncanny (8-1) gets favorable outside draw for trainer Stacey Viands and merits respect as potential longest price in the field. #5 Bahamian Girl (7-2) has been in good form of late for trainer Kristy Gazzier and poses a genuine threat here. #1 Mamba Queen (5-2) raced well off the layoff but must overcome tricky rail draw for trainer Anthony Farrior as likely tepid favorite.
- “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
6-4-5-3
In this very intriguing, two-turn allowance for state-breds, #6 Runnin’toluvya (8-5) makes long-awaited return from 16-month layoff and former Grade 2 Charles Town Classic and West Virginia Breeders Classic hero looks poised for score for owner-trainer Tim Grams. #4 Social Chic (9-5) was last year’s champion state-bred three-year-old male and makes seasonal debut for trainer Jeff Runco in tougher spot than expected. #5 Candy Invasion (9-2) has performed well in similar events and could complete several gimmicks at a decent price, #3 Shameless Rick (4-1) has been a model of consistency for trainer Ronney Brown and gets serious test here.
RACE 8
2-3-8-9
In the Saturday finale and the final race of the month, another two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Just a Bit Sassy (9-2) finally gets favorable inside draw and looks poised for mild upset for trainer Jamey Johnson. #3 Centerfold Angel (4-1) draws alongside the top choice and merits respect here for trainer Keith Brown. #8 Had the Notion (3-1) will have to overcome tough draw as the tepid choice for trainer Dale Capuano. #9 Gold and Strike (6-1) cannot be overlooked despite outsidedraw here for trainer Anthony Farrior.
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1st. “UrkillingmeTED”,”Keen Machine”
will go through these like a sharp buzzsaw.
2nd.”Bonnie Bluetooth”forsooth,
“Ex-Rated” will make Ex-Tremely short work of her.
3rd.”Channel Scent”looks Heaven sent,
“She’s Miss Artie”will be a close party.
4th.The sages say”Dark Ages”will beat”Fast Loaded”.
1st.
and 2nd.
We’ll accept a DQ
and a $129 Daily Double.
5th.”Heretodaygonemanana”has lived
up to her name way too often.”Cedar’s Bulls Eye”
will wave bye-bye when she goes by and says:
Hasta la vista,baby.
6th.”My Pretty Eyes”sees”Mamba Queen”dancing by
and Lucky Us”will not find this”Uncanny”.
7th.I detect a Freudian slip when Ted wrote
“Shameless Rick”who will be my pick and I’ll
take the Risk that”Social Chic”will be at his peak.
8th.I “Had The Notion”that Dale would fail last night
but looks right there with”Gold And Strike”tonight.
3rd.”Channel Scent”got bent and blocked
but”Artie didn’t Miss”.
4th.”Dark Ages”faded but”Fast Loaded exploded.
7th.”Another nose defeat for me but
if you look close Ted had that $23.40 winner
and the $31.70 exacta to get back into the Black.
5th.”Cedar hit The Bulls Eye”for $10.20
and that’s not funny.
6th.”My Pretty Eyes”got nosed…can’t win ‘rm all.