Charles Town picks and analysis: May 27, 2023
Ted Black- May 27, 2023
Charles Town has a nine-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
CARRYOVERS
- Jackpot Pick 6, $27,721
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RACE 1
4-5-6-1
In the Saturday night opener on the Memorial Day weekend, a two-turn maiden $5,000 claiming event for fillies and mares, #4 Looking for Flare (3-1) returns following a decent outing at Laurel Park and looks poised to graduate here. #5 Wicked Saucy (6-5) has delivered two good efforts since exiting maiden special weight company and looms the solid post time choice in this spot. #6 Chantilly Moon (5-2) has been fourth four times in five career outings but figures to improve on that here. #1 My Best Girl (20-1) gets favorable rail draw and could complete several gimmicks at a very generous price.
RACE 2
1-5-3-7
In this competitive, two-turn starter optional $10,000 claiming event for older horses to cap the early daily double, #1 Bright Dawn (9-2) looks to end mild skid after opening season with a score for trainer Anthony Farrior. #5 Thewitchisgone (7-2) has won last two outings including an allowance event and sports four wins in eight career tries for trainer John Carlisle. #3 Auburn Mill (2-1) has been second twice and third twice in six winless starts this year and gives Farrior chance to run one-two here. #7 Never Comprosmise (3-1) has won three times in five tries already this year for trainer Ollie Figgins III of Dance to Bristol fame and merits respect here off the brief respite.
- 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
1-4-2-7
In this two-turn event for maiden $12,500 claimers, #1 Hay Diddle Diddle (8-5) gets favorable inside draw for trainer Kevin Joy and looms poised to graduate as the solid favorite here. #4 Colonel Cappy (5-2) was a solid second in local debut last out after two previous outings at Gulfstream Park and cannot be dismissed in this spot. #2 Mr. Majestic (10-1) was good third at this level after exiting maiden special weight foes for trainer Chris Keller. #7 Faneuil Hall (3-1) returns from Churchill Downs to winnable spot for trainer Kristy Gazzier.
RACE 4
4-6-1-7
In this competitive two-turn allowance for state-bred older runners, #4 Penguin Parade (5-2) looks to end modest drought dating back to last July for trainer Jeff Runco. #6 Buddy Buddy (3-1) won last out and seeks second straight for owner-trainer Tim Collins. #1 Strong Lil Kokoro (8-1) gets favorable inside draw with upset chance and gives Collins outside shot to run one-two here. #7 Spanglish (9-5) was solid second last out for trainer Elizabeth Meehan and looms tepid choice despite outside draw.
RACE 5
2-4-5-1
In this wide open, two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 China Cat (6-1) has been consistent sort throughout her career and gets nod for mild upset here for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. #4 Clearly Visible (3-1) was solid third last out after winning two back and cannot be overlooked here for trainer Kevin Joy. #5 Dat Dares Gold (5-2) exits some tough allowance events for trainer Ernest Haynes of Lake Ponchatrain fame and looms the tepid choice here. #1 Practically There (15-1) prevailed three back and gets favorable inside draw with chance to complete several gimmicks at a nice price.
RACE 6
4-2-1-5
In this interesting, two-turn starter allowance for fillies and mares, #4 Divine Fashion (8-5) seeks third straight and fifth win in nine tries this year for trainer Anthony Farrior and could be odds-on by post time. #2 Acadian Girl (2-1) was good second last out after winning two back at Laurel Park for trainer Emanuel “Mike” Geralis of Lucylou Who fame. #1 My Juba (9-2) gets favorable inside draw and seeks to regain winning ways after Laurel Park score three back. #5 Tequila Fog (7-2) gives Farrior modest shot at running one-two 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
8-10-6-1
In this interesting and competitive, one-turn allowance dash for fillies and mares, #8 Snowy Juba Cat (7-2) makes seasonal debut for trainer Curtis Bass and sports solid 5-3-2 slate in 11 previous outings. #10 Fast Mule (6-1) also makes seasonal debut in this spot for trainer Anthony Farrior after ending prior campaign with open maiden special weight score at Mountaineer Park. #6 Fancy Her Up (5-2) yet another set to make seasonal debut for trainer Kristy Petty and seeking to regain juvenile form. #1 Emberly (8-1) has ample early speed and will need to break sharply and alertly from inside slot to be a factor.
RACE 8
1-5-10-3
In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #1 Jaccaci (7-2) graduated three back against maiden special weight foes and gets favorable inside draw here for trainer Ronney Brown with chance to atone for last two. #5 Curlin’s Dove (5-2) has been close on several occasions since earning diploma against maiden claiming foes and could forge mile upset in this spot for trainer Joan Reynolds. #10 Irish Samurai (2-1) has been second in last two and four times in eight winless starts overall this year for trainer Crystal Pickett and certainly merits respect here as likely choice. #3 Spunky Zoey (4-1) has offered decent efforts in two starts since arriving from Penn National and cannot be dismissed.
LATEST NEWS
1st.I don’t dare bet”Looking For Flare”
but think”Destined To Dance”has a chance.
2nd.”Thewichisgone”has a”Golden Appeal”for me.
3rd.”Colonel Cappy”will make you happy
with”Hat Diddle Diddle”in the middle.
4th.”Penguin Parade”should win in the shade.
5th.I’m sold on”Dat Dares Gold”but
think a “Shiny Penny”might turn up.
6th.Geralis should take this but
Farrior won’t be far behind.
7th.”Emberly”could fire from the inside hole
if “Fast Mule”is not cool from the far outside.
8th.I’ll Pickett”Irish Samurai”
but”Spunky Zooey”may give Abnel his first win ever.