Charles Town picks and analysis: May 6, 2023
Ted Black- May 6, 2023
Charles Town has a nine-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
MANDATORY PAYOUT
- Jackpot Pick 6, CARRYOVER OF $118,626
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RACE 1
1-2-9-8
In the Saturday night opener, expected to go postward not long after the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby is made official, #1 We B Shackin (6-1) prevailed last out against claimers and gets favorable rail draw for repeat bid. #2 johnny Swish (8-1) has won two straight and also draws well for potential three-peat against claiming foes. #9 Mr. Mox (8-5) makes local debut for trainer A. Ferris Allen III and looms the solid post time choice. #8 Spring the Beast (7-2) has been second three times in six seasonal outings and could end bridesmaid role in this spot.
RACE 2
1-3-5-7
In this two-turn event for state-bred $10,000 claimers, #1 Swiss Legacy (7-5) exits allowance company and should benefit from that outing and favorable inside draw for trainer Javier Contreras. #3 Windsor’s Tracker (4-1) was solid second two back and will seek to atone for modest effort last out. #5 S S Spartan Energy (6-1) graduated against maiden claimers two back and looks to topple winners here for trainer Jamey Johnson. #7 Felicias Castle (5-1) exits allowance foes and could complete several gimmicks here.
- Sea Dancer gets valuable stakes win in CarouselSea Dancer, a younger half-sis to one of the top turf horses in the country, earned her first stakes win in Saturday’s Carousel at Laurel Park.
RACE 3
1-3-4-6
In this two-turn event for maiden $5,000 claimers, #1 Princess Mia Rose (8-1) gets favorable inside draw and looks for genuine upset in this wide open affair. #3 Seems to Whisper (8-5) looms the tepid choice in this spot and certainly merits respect here. #4 Way Lucky (5-1) has shown potential at the level and could forge mild surprise in this spot. #6 Madi’s Tune (9-2) figures to get ample support in contentious group and cannot be overlooked.
RACE 4
2-8-5-4
In this contentious, two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #2 Cheers for Kitten (3-1) won last out at Penn National and gets the nod in local debut for trainer Anthony Farrior. #8 Flat Cat (7-2) exits allowance company and won three back against winners after graduating against maiden claiming foes for trainer Ronney Brown. #5 Full Ahead (4-1) won last out and twice in last three tries and gives Farrior chance to run one-two here. #4 Its Over (5-1) was second two straight before modest effort last out but gets chance to atone here.
RACE 5
9-8-10-7
In this wide open one-turn dash for maiden claimers, #9 Irish Flight (10-1) exits maiden special weight foes and gets favorable outside draw with genuine upset chance for trainer Victor Espinosa of Noble’s Honey fame. #8 Drunk Text (5-2) also makes the drop from maiden special weight company in career debut and will likely get ample support in this spot for trainer Ronney Brown. #10 Ocean’s Storm (12-1) makes career debut for owner-trainer Cynthia McKee and gets favorable draw with upset chance. #7 Meetmarysman (6-1) exits a trio of maiden special weight events for trainer Crystal Pickett and cannot be overlooked.
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RACE 6
2-7-3-1
In this two-turn event for $5,000 claiming for fillies and mares, #2 Shiny Penny (4-1) has been second in each of last two and gets the nod to end recent bridesmaid status for trainer Crystal Pickett. #7 Clearly Visible (7-2) won last out for trainer Kevin Joy and certainly merits respect here in repeat bid. #3 Jalebi Baby (9-2) saw two-race win streak snapped last out and gets chance to atone here for trainer Anthony Farrior. #1 Shemademelucky (20-1) could complete several gimmicks at very generous price.
- “Miracle” horse All Caps wins first in two yearsAll Caps nearly died from an infection two years ago. So how did she get to the winner’s circle at Charles Town Saturday? “A miracle,” says her owner.
RACE 7
2-5-4-9
In this contentious, two-turn starter allowance for fillies and mares, #2 Tequila Fog (5-1) has been third in each of last two tries at the level after winning three back for trainer Anthony Farrior. #5 Acadian Girl (7-5) won last out against similar at Laurel Park for trainer Emanuel “Mike” Geralis of Lucylou Who fame and looms a potential odds-on choice in this spot. #4 Divine Fashion (9-2) won last out against similar and gives Farrior chance to run one-two here. #9 China Cat (10-1) has been consistent sort throughout her career and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price.
RACE 8
1-2-7-8
In the Saturday night finale and “get out” race for bettors on Derby Day, #1 Spunky Zoey (6-1) was solid second two back at Penn National and looks to atone for previous local try while getting favorable rail draw. #2 Curlin’s Dove (7-2) makes second start off the layoff and graduated three back against maiden claimers and merits respect here. #7 Irish Samurai (3-1) has been second three times and third three times in busy campaign and looks to garner first seasonal score in this spot. #8 Lady Whistledown (4-1) was good third three back and certainly merits respect here.
LATEST NEWS
1st.”Mr Mox”is no lox and I
won’t be backin”We B Shackin”;’
“Mi Gusto Es”to”Spring The Beast”.
2nd.”Windsor’s Tracker”and “Swiss Legacy”look like money in da bank.
3rd.Natasha”Seems To Whisper”in Ted’s ear,
but”Cowgirl Hop”may forget to stop.
4th.I’ll take”Full Ahead”instead,tho”Cheers For Kitten:looks fitten.
1,2,3,4th.enuff written….
CONGRATULATION,Javy,VIVA Venezuela.
5th.”Irish Flight”might but not with my money,
“Meetmarysman”can and looks Bobalicious to me.
6th.”Clearly Visible”looks indivisible if
that”Centerfold Angel”doesn’t fly again.”
7th.”Acadian Girl”is worth a whirl
but”Divine Fashion”might be bashing her.
8th.I no goey or”Spuny Zooey”,”Irish Samurai”is ready for a good try.
7th. The highpoint of the night for both
of us-my cold exacta for $13 and your Tri box for almost $50.