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.
- Laurel: Stakes winner Speedyness makes return FridaySpeedyness, winner of Laurel Park’s Miracle Wood Stakes earlier this year, returns from a six-month break Friday at that same track.
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.
- “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
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.