Charles Town picks and analysis: July 30
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
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RACE 1
4-6-7-1
In the Saturday night opener, a two-turn allowance for fillies and mares, #4 Miss Chamita (2-1) gets the nod for mild upset for trainer Norm Cash two starts after previous local outing did not go well. #6 Canvas Art (6-5) was solid second against allowance foes last out after graduating at first asking for trainer Tim Grams back in March and will likely be betting favorite in this spot. #7 Midnight Regret (7-2) was solid third last out after graduating two back and merits respect here for trainer Raimondo Schiano-DiCola of Gabriel’s Smile fame. #1 Villareggia (15-1) gets favorable inside draw and gives Cash outside chance to run one-two here.
RACE 2
2-4-7-1
In this wide open, two-turn event for $4,000 claimers to cap the early daily double, #2 Buff N (4-1) returns from a five-month layoff and Crsytal Pickett trainee should be fresh and fit for mild upset here. #4 Dustwhirl Wonder (3-5) has yet to score in previous 11 tries this year but looms offs-on choice in this spot for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. #7 Lil Sweetheart (9-2) has performed well against claimers for owner-breeder-trainer Tim Collins and merits respect in here. #1 Catherines Warrior (30-1) gets favorable inside draw for owner-trainer Royland Jones and coould complete several gimmicks at very generous 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
1-5-3-2
In this two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #1 I B Nasty (3-1) gets favorable rail draw for trainer Greg Viands and could forge very mild upset here. #5 Love Ran Red (8-5) makes local debut for trainer Brittany Russell and could be odds-on against this group by post time. #3 Tough One (7-2) was solid third last out after graduating two back against maiden claimers and merits respect here for trainer Anthony Farrior. #2 Ravioli Mama (15-1) was good third last out for trainer Lloyd Scott and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price.
RACE 4
7-6-5-4
In this one-turn dash for state-bred $10,000 claimers, #7 Tyry Tyrannosaurus (9-2) gets favorable outside draw for trainer Ronney Brown and gets the nod for mild upset in wide open affair. #6 Rocking to Home (10-1) also gets favorable draw for trainer and former jockey Keturah Obed-Letts and looms a threat at a generous price. #5 Figaros Fortune (8-5) looms the logical post-time choice and gives Brown solid chance to run one-two in this spot. #4 Leg Up (4-1) was solid second last out and merits respect here for trainer Kevin Joy.
RACE 5
5-9-4-3
In this two-turn maiden special weight event for state-bred males, #5 Alli Bobby (5-1) returns from modest, three-month break for trainer Javier Contreras and could post mild upset here. #9 May Mays Castle (7-5) has finished second four times in six tries this year and five times in 11 outings overall for owner-breeder-trainer James W. Casey and appears destined for another bridesmaid effort. #4 Church Key (10-1) was solid third two back for trainer Glenn Harrison of Mean Bean fame and merits respect here. #3 Breadman’s Rosebud (4-1) has been second twice and third twice in six good outings for owner-trainer Angelo Jackson and could finally attain diploma in this spot.
RACE 6
4-7-2-5
In this competitive, one-turn allowance dash for state-bred males, #4 Cats Diamond Boy (5-1) was sharp second last out behind stakes-bound Primetime Jet and gets nod for mild upset here for trainer Ricardo Rangel. #7 Remys Gunsmoke (3-1) gets favorable outside draw here for trainer Tim Grams and merits respect in this spot. #2 Drinkwiththestars (9-5) graduated at first asking one month ago and likely assumes the favorite’s role here for trainer Ronney Brown. #5 Entry Time also graduated last out for owner-breeder-trainer John McKee and could forge mild upset in this spot.
- “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
3-1-4-5
In this interesting, one-turn allowance dash for fillies and mares, #3 Full Moon Lover (9-5) has won three straight and never been worse than second for owner-breeder-trainer Ronney Brown and gets the nod for mild upset in this spot. #1 Fancy Her Up (1-1) thrives in these one-turn events and will be the one top choice has to run down at some point for owner-trainer-breeder John A. Casey. #4 Aadhanna (8-1) is also blessed with ample speed and could forge mild surprise here for trainer Ralph Comi, Jr. and the voice of Freehold Raceway. #5 Juba’s House (6-1) should get an ideal trip here and gives Casey chance to run one-two here.
RACE 8
2-10-9-1
In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn maiden special weight event for boys, #2 Coastal Chaos (3-1) was solid second last out and gives Cash good chance to have bookend winners on the card. #10 It Beast All (2-1) makes local debut after facing maiden claimers in Maryland and Florida and looms the logical post time choice despite outside draw for trainer Anthony Farrior. #9 Blameitonthefun (5-1) also makes local debut off series of outings against maiden claimers at Laurel for trainer Donald Barr of Purple Passion fame. #1 Diamante de Oro (30-1) gets favorable inside draw and could complete several gimmicks in the finale at a big price.
LATEST NEWS
1st.The”Wicked Wisdom”says Cash with Bocachica here
and have no “Midnight Regrets”.
2nd.”Buff N”has enoughen to
pull an”Upsa Daisy Do”.
3rd.Don’t be hasty to bet”I B Nasty”or “Tough One”
try “Love Ran Red”instead”.
4th.”Fearnought”may not get caught but
give a”Leg Up”to “Rocking To Home”getting some.
1,2,3,A winner a 15-1 placer
and a scratch,”Fearnought”won’t get caught in the 4th.
1,2,3,first,15-1 place,scratch
and then 22-1 in second again…sigh.
5th.Alli Robby”may be robby”May Mays Castle”once again.
But “I Shallbe Released”should get the big piece.
6th.”Entry Time”looks fine but look
for plenty of”Remy’s Gunsmoke from
“Thunderinreadyrick who is my top pick of the night.
7th.Stuff”Fancy Her Up”and cover”Full Moon Lover”.
8th.”It Beast All”gets the call but”Sun Of Silver”just might deliver.