Charles Town picks and analysis: June 10, 2023
Ted Black- June 10, 2023
Charles Town has a nine-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
CARRYOVERS
- Jackpot Pick 6, $55,568
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RACE 1
6-2-1-3
In this interesting and competitive, one-turn maiden special weight dash to kick off the Saturday night card not long after the Belmont Stakes is made official, #6 Knobiesmagicsonde (3-1) gets favorable draw and nod for mild upset here for trainer Anthony Farrior. #2 Oppo Taco (2-1) was good third in career debut last month and should benefit from that outing for trainer David Walters. #1 Essential Magic (9-5) was solid second in career debut here last month and looms the solid favorite despite often tricky rail post for trainer Ronney Brown. #3 Ghost of Alcina (12-1) showed ample improvement in second outing last month and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price here.
RACE 2
5-7-1-2
In this competitive, two-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #5 Love of Grace (5-2) was solid second last time at this level and looks to topple winners for the first time for trainer Tim Collins. #7 Marina Grande (3-1) graduated two back and looks to atone for latest outing for trainer Ollie Figgins III of Dance to Bristol fame. #1 Lucky Bop (7-2) was solid second two back against similar and looks to make amends for last try for trainer Lewis E. Craig, Jr. #2 Frenchies Gold (12-1) has struggled against winners since graduating in late February for trainer Jeff Runco.
- 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
1-2-5-7
In this rare, three-turn event for maiden $5,000 claimers, #1 My Slick Nick(10-1) gets favorable rail draw and could provide biggest upset on the card. #2 Net Worth (8-5) was good second last out and could garner diploma in this spot for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. as solid choice. #5 Only Get’n Better (8-1) has been second three times in last four tries against maiden claimers and merits respect here. #7 Robbedinthebahamas (7-2) was good third in only previous local try and cannot be overlooked in this spot.
RACE 4
4-1-5-6
In this interesting two-turn allowance for state-bred older runners, #4 Icing (6-5) seeks his second straight score and fifth win from seven seasonal outings for trainer Norman “Lynn” Cash as likely odds-on choice here. #1 Candy Invasion (10-1) gets favorable inside draw but still looking to regain solid 2022 form. #5 Late in the Game (5-1) generally does his best running late and cannot be dismissed in this spot. #6 Nichiren (9-2) was solid third in seasonal and local debut last out for trainer Brittany Russell and looms a factor here.
RACE 5
8-7-4-3
In this interesting, one-turn maiden special weight dash for state-breds, #8 Raise a Ruckus (5-1) gets favorable outside draw for seasonal debut for trainer Tim Grams and should graduate in second career try. #7 Harley Sioux (8-5) was good second last out for trainer William E. Straughn and looms the solid favorite in this spot. #4 Gambling Fever (7-2) makes career debut off series of quick works for trainer Ronney Brown and merits respect in this spot. #3 All Roads to Denis (6-1) finished solid third in career debut last month and cannot be dismissed.
RACE 6
1-3-4-2
In this competitive, two-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #1 Hessica (7-2) makes third start since winning the Cavada last fall for trainer Kristy Petty and gets the nod for mild upset here. #3 Change the World (3-1) makes third start of four-year-old season for trainer Jeff Runco and is looking to regain her superb sophomore form. #4 Cousin Winnie (5-2) won last out against similar and seeks second straight for trainer Cynthia McKee. #2 Lady Cinco de Mayo (12-1) could round out several gimmicks at a 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
1-4-6-7
In this interesting two-turn allowance for fillies and mares, #1 Baby Man (9-5) gets favorable inside draw and seeks second straight score over the strip for trainer Brittany Russell. #4 Dulcimer Dame (7-5) has won seven times in eight seasonal outings for trainer Anthony Farrior and seeks to atone for setback at Mountaineer Park last out. #6 Someday Is Today (5-1) has won twice in four starts this year and gives Farrior chance to run one-two in this spot. #7 Baba (8-1) won two back at Aqueduct and makes local debut for trainer Mike Jones, Jr.
RACE 8
1-8-4-2
In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for $5,000 claiming event for fillies and mares, #1 Sheriff’s Kid (7-2) gets favorable inside draw and gets the nod fro mild upset in the nightcap for owner-trainer James R. Price, Jr. #8 Sommer Velvet (7-5) could be odds-on at post time for trainer Anthony Farrior. #4 Centerfold Angel (4-1) ended previous campaign with a victory and makes fourth attempt at first seasonal success here. #2 Social Exclusion (15-1) could complete several gimmikcs at a generous price in the finale.
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6th.”Ladro De Fichi”could steal this one,
but”Change The World”can get a “Happy Ride”.
7th.I don’t think”Baby Man”can tame that”Dulcimer Dame”.
But”Baba”could come to be a “Complete Surprise”to the wise.
8th.”Sommer Velvet”looks like a good bet,
but yet”Centerfold Angel”could contest it.
8th.Well,I closed out with the cold exacta,
see ya’all next week.
First 5,sakes alive!
everything Ted had ran second.
I was out but probably wouldn’t have done much better.