Charles Town picks and analysis: march 4, 2023
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
Carryovers: Jackpot Pick 6, $89,868
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RACE 1
7-6-5-3
In the Saturday night opener, a one-turn dash for $5,000 fillies & Mares, #7 All Worked Up (6-5) gets favorable outside draw off consecutive class drops for trainer Anthony Farrior and should provide a formful beginning to the card. #6 Juba’s House (9-2) also makes a drop and gets favorable spot for the late John A. Casey. #5 Bestla (6-1) makes local debut for trainer Carlos Mancilla and could regain winning ways here. #3 Reveirs Minute (4-1) makes third start of the campaign for trainer Jacob Hess and merits respect in this spot.
RACE 2
2-3-5-7
In this competitive, two-turn maiden $7,500 claiming event for state-bred fillies and mares, #2 Bank Card (5-1) as solid third last out and gets favorable inside draw for trainer Crystal Pickett. #3 Juju On Da Beat (3-1) was good second last out for trainer Kevin Joy and looms the logical post time favorite here. #5 Weavinyouinthedust (7-2) has been idle since January outing but could garner diploma here for trainer Sherry L. jackson. #7 Odina (4-1) was also solid second last out and makes fifth start of busy campaign for trainer Ollie Figgins III.
- Im the Director prevails in WV FuturityThe third meeting between Im the Director and Bail Is Denied saw the rivals fight to the wire in the West Virginia Futurity.
RACE 3
4-2-6-7
In this interesting, one-turn allowance dash for fillies and mares, #4 Great Spirit (2-1) returns off a lengthy layoff and sharp debut score last summer for trainer Crystal Pickett and mast latest works signifies readiness. #2 Strdya (9-5) returns from a modest try at Laurel Park after graduating in her second local try here for trainer Jamey Johnson. #6 Lucky Blonde (6-1) has been fourth in each of two allowance tries since graduating for trainer Tim Grams and could improve on those efforts here. #7 Makinlimmargaritas (12-1) graduated at a big price last out for trainer Kristy Gazzier and another stunner could unfold here.
RACE 4
2-7-1-8
In this two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Some Is Nine (8-1) won last out in return appearance from Laurel and seeks second straight here at a generous price. #7 Marvella Nasty (9-5) won two back against similar and exits allowance company for this spot for trainer Anthony Farrior. #1 Shiny Penny (6-1) also won last out for trainer Crystal Pickett and seeks second straight in upset fashion. # Charm Weaver (8-1) gives Farrior outside chance to run one-two here.
RACE 5
2-4-7-1
In this two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Irish Samurai (7-2) has been third in each of last two tries for trainer Ronney brown but could finally garner elusive score here. #4 Jalebi Baby (5-2) arrives off two modest outings against tougher for trainer Anthony Farrior but likely assumes favorite’s role in this spot. #7 Lady Whistledown (3-1) was solid second in local debut for trainer Carlos Mancilla add certainly merits respect here. #1 Shesahumblehustler (15-1) was good fourth last out and gets favorable inside draw here for trainer Tim Shanley.
RACE 6
1-4-3-2
In this rare, three-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #1 Tyler Time (7-2) has performed well in local outings and gets favorable rail draw upon latest return from Laurel Park for trainer Brian McFarlane. #4 Chesapeake Charlie (8-1) won last out and merits respective here. #3 Righteous Man (12-1) was good third last out for trainer and former local rider Linworth Kirlew and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price here. #2 Dohko (15-1) has been fourth in each of last two local tries and gets favorable draw 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
9-1-6-2
In this two-turn event for $10,000 claiming fillies and mares, #9 Best Virginia (7-2) exits allowance company after graduating against maiden special weight foes two back for trainer Javier Contreras. #1 Wager Worthy (5-1) was good second last out and gets favorable inside draw here. #6 Iheartrainacomin (3-1) exits allowance company and looms a contender in this spot for trainer Linda Dohlinger-Stehr. #2 Appealing Road (6-1) graduated last out against maiden claimers and seeks second straight while tackling winners for the first time for trainer Kevin Joy.
RACE 8
6-2-7-3
In this interesting, two-turn starter allowance event for fillies and mares, #6 Dulcimer Dame (4-5) seeks impressive fifth consecutive victory to start the campaign for trainer Anthony Farrior and looms the shortest-priced favorite on the card. #2 Sax (20-1) gets favorable inside draw and adds potential value to the gimmicks here. #7 China Cat (12-1) ran respectably in last two tries at the level and could round out several gimmicks at a generous price. #3 Flat Discount (12-1) won two back against claimers and merits respect here.
RACE 9
4-7-9-8
In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for maiden $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #4 Can’t Figure (5-2) has been second and third in each of last two tries and actually does figure to graduate in this spot. #7 Why Lea (7-2) was good second two back and deserves chance to atone for fourth-place effort last out for trainer Kristy Gazzier. #9 I’m So Extra was fourth in each of first two tries to kick off the campaign and merits respect here for trainer Sherry L. Jackson. #8 Dulini (4-1) was sixth against tougher in career debut for looms a contender in this spot.
LATEST NEWS
1st.I’m”All Worked Up”over “Church Key’s”
chances to open the card.
2nd.If “Bank Card”tries hard she could
be”Weavingyouinthedust”,”Juju On The Beat”up the street.
3rd.I Pickett Crystal’s other horse,if the James Brothers
don’t steal this one from the”Lucky Blonde”.
4th.Don’t be hasty and go past”Marvella Nasty,
but “Some Is Nine”looks fine and I’m sold
on”Dat Dares Gold”to go”Floating By”.
5th.I frown on Brown and Shanley is not manly,
but Mancilla looks”Pretty Spectacular”if Farrior falters.
6th.I don’t think it’s”Tyler’s Time”or that”Righteous Man”can,
so I’ll dive into the Laguna and pick my namesake”Urban Warrior”
6th. I left “Dohko” out,please don’t Penaloza me.
7th.”Appealing Road”can carry the load
but “Ishallbereleased”can”Best Virginia”.
8th.”Dulcimer Dame”should tame this band
but I’m putting in a longshot bid for”Sheriff’s Kid”.
9th.I”Can’t Figure”anyone else so “Why not Lea”but
I see”Mako Miss”getting a piece of this.
Cast aside,like an old shoe…sigh.