Charles Town picks and analysis: December 10

Charles Town has a nine-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!

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RACE 1

2-1-5-7

In the Saturday night opener, a two-turn event for $10,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Golden Account (7-2) was second in only previous outing over the strip and returns after several starts in neighboring states for trainer Norm Cash. #1 Imagine Victory (3-1) gets favorable inside draw for trainer Crystal Pickett and looms a factor. #5 Mizzen (4-1) has yet to win from 13 previous tries this year for trainer Anthony Farrior but could forge mild upset here. #7 Cruz in the Castle (5-2) looms the tepid choice despite outside draw here for trainer Ronney Brown and certainly merits respect.

RACE 2

2-4-7-1

In yet another two-turn event for $10,000 claiming fillies and mares to cap the early daily double, #2 Arrowwood (4-1) gets the nod for mild upset for trainer Jeff Runco. #1 Reveirs Minute (5-1) gets favorable rail draw for trainer Jacob Hess and should be in ideal position throughout with upset chance. #7 Codas Honor (9-5) looms the tepid choice despite outside draw and gives Farrior genuine chance to sweep the early daily double. #4 Irish Samurai (3-1) figures to get ample support in this spot and also gives trainer Ronney Brown a chance at early daily double sweep.

RACE 3

3-1-6-2

In this two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #3 Maysville Miss (6-5) graduated two back and was solid third against winners last out and gives trainer Anthony Farrior chance to sweep the first three races on the card. #1 Yira (4-1) makes local debut for trainer Marco Salazar and seeks first win in eight seasonal outings. #6 Pretty Spectacular (9-2) was solid second last out in second local outing and seeks to end 15-race skid in this spot. #2 Gossiping (5-1) was fourth last out after two straight runner-up efforts and can atone for latest try.

RACE 4

4-8-3-2

In this two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #4 Uptown Belle (9-5) graduated last out against maiden claimers and seeks second straight for trainer Kevin Joy as the likely favorite. #8 Cedars Bulls Eye (5-2) makes third attempt against claimers after exiting allowance company for trainer Tim Grams and certainly merits respect here. #3 I B Nasty (6-1) was solid third last out but still in quest of first win in 16 seasonal tries for trainer Mark Racanelli. #2 Green Screen Queen (9-2) graduated last out against maiden claimers at Delaware Park and makes local debut for trainer Cody Beattie.

RACE 5

3-4-2-8

In another two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #3 Stylish Paint (3-1) has been knocking on the door lately for trainer Ronney Brown and should be fresh and fit for this outing. #4 Seeds of Time (5-2) looms the tepid choice here while seeking second straight score for trainer Chris Keller. #2 Fudge Cake (15-1) could complete several gimmicks at a very generous price here for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. #8 She Figures (4-1) boasts a stakes score several years ago and seeks to regain winning ways for trainer Kevin Joy.

RACE 6

8-1-4-2

3In this two-turn event for state-bred $10,000 claimers, #8 S S Alaskan Cruz (4-1) gets the nod for mild upset for trainer Anthony Lucas while exiting allowance foes. #1 Maddeye Moody (5-2) exits a trio of allowance events after graduating against maiden special weight company and gets favorable rail draw for trainer Laura Carson. #3 Jackson Man (8-1) could complete several gimmicks at a decent price for trainer Glenn Harrison of Mean Bean fame. #4 Windsor’s Tracker (8-1) also merits respect at a generous price for trainer Ronney Brown.

RACE 7

1-3-2-7

In this two-turn event for $15,000 claiming fillies and mares, #1 Helluva Lady (5-2) makes local debut for trainer Anthony Farrior and gets favorable rail draw with prospect of attaining first seasonal triumph. #3 Feel the Love (7-2) exits allowance company and arrives with five consecutive third-place finishes for trainer Anthony Lucas. #2 Katalima (4-1) exits allowance company off sharp score for trainer Lela Hanagan and looms a logical contender in this spot. #7 Psyche (6-1) makes local debut for trainer Flint Stites and merits respect at a decent price.

RACE 8

3-4-6-7

In the Saturday night feature, a salty open, two-turn allowance for West Virginia-breds, #3 Muad’dib (3-5) looks to continue his local dominance for trainer Jeff Runco with a possible outing in the Queens County at Aqueduct on the horizon. #4 Free Sailin (5-1) has emerged as the best state-bred sophomore for trainer Jason DaCosta and gets a second chance to upset the reigning West Virginia-bred champ. #6 C R’s Mandate (8-1) has enjoyed a banner fall campaign for trainer Raimondo Schiano-Dicola and looks to seal it with another genuine upset. #7 Fancy Concho (10-1) has been remarkably consistent throughout his career for trainer Tim Grams and can never be overlooked.

RACE 9

4-2-1-7

In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #4 Mad Genius (7-2) won his local debut for trainer Anthony Farrior and seeks second straight in the nightcap. #2 Tweet This (3-1) has been consistent at this level for trainer Kevin Joy and certainly merits respect here. #1 Loaded Sniper (5-1) offered little in local debut for trainer Charles Frock but gets favorable draw and rates an upset chance here. #7 Mongolian Hero (6-1) has performed modestly in local outings for trainer MIke Jones, Jr. and cannot be entirely overlooked.

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