Charles Town picks and analysis: June 24, 2023

  • userTed Black
  • dateJune 24, 2023

Charles Town has a nine-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!

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  • Jackpot Pick 6, $7,265

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RACE 1

7-6-5-4

In the Saturday night opener, a one-turn maiden $5,000 claiming event for fillies and mares, #7 Bliss This (1-1) makes long overdue seasonal debut for trainer John (Jerry) Robb of Little Bold John and Anna’s Bandit fame and gets favorable outside draw with diploma imminent. #6 Money Mac (15-1) has yet to hit the board in five tries but draws well just inside the favorite and should be able to complete the exacta at a generous price. #5 Mo Eh Hennessy (6-1) was decent fourth in seasonal debut three weeks ago and looms a threat for trainer Anthony Farrior. #4 Take Aim (7-2) was second last out against similar and merits respect here for trainer Mike Jones, Jr.

RACE 2

8-6-4-3

In this wide open, one-turn dash for maiden $5,000 claimers, #8 Moon Walkin (12-1) was decent fourth in career debut last month and gets favorable outside draw here with genuine upset chance for trainer M. Joanna Boggs. #6 Holy Hip (7-2) has been second and third at this level and looms a factor in this spot for trainer Dewayne Johnson. #4 Fessin Up (2-1) was second in each of last two tries against similar and merits respect here as a potential favorite. #3 Fiddlershotpleasur (9-5) was been second and third in last two against this type and could graduate in this spot for trainer Crystal Pickett.

RACE 3

7-5-1-2

In this interesting one-turn allowance for state-breds, #7 Jazz With Denis (7-5) graduated at third asking last out against maiden special weight foes and gets favorable outside draw for trainer Ronald Sigler while tackling winners for the first time. #5 De’s Castle (7-2) has been third in each of first two tries at the level after graduating against maiden claimers and looms a factor in this spot. #1 Teachintherelease (2-1) has been second in each of first two seasonal tries for trainer Kristy Petty and merits respect from occasionally tricky rail draw. #2 Kaylee’s Spitfire (15-1) has been humbled twice in two starts since graduating against maiden special weight foes but could complete several gimmicks at a very generous price here.

RACE 4

2-3-1-6

In this competitive, two-turn event for $6,250 claimers, #2 Jammin Still (12-1) exits allowance company and returns to winnable spot at a generous price. #3 Royal Crusader (4-1) has won last two at Mountaineer Park and three straight overall for trainer Anthony Farrior and could maintain winning ways here in mild upset. #1 Mr. Mox (12-1) won last out in local debut for trainer A. Ferris Allen III and could repeat at a big price. #6 Raise a Speights (9-5) returns from facing allowance foes at Mountaineer Park last out and gives Farrior decent chance to run one-two here.

RACE 5

6-5-3-4

In this interesting one-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #6 Maggie’s Girl (5-2) graduated smartly at first asking and looks poised to topple winners here for trainer Tim Grams. #5 Essential Magic (6-1) garnered her diploma in second outing for trainer Ronney Brown and certainly merits respect in this spot. #3 La Maddelena (7-2) has certainly been consistent sort for trainer Crystal Pickett and looms a genuine contender here. #4 Patti Blue Eyes (6-1) graduated two back and will seek to atone for ninth-place effort last out for trainer Anthony Farrior.

RACE 6

2-1-4-7

In this competitive two-turn event for starter $10,000 claimers, #2 Golden Appeal (5-1) arrives off allowance score last out for trainer Lewis Craig, Jr. of Help a Brother fame and seeks repeat in upset fashion here. #1 Never Compromise (9-5) has won last two and four times in six seasonal outings for trainer Ollie Figgins III of Dance to Bristol fame and looms the solid favorite in this spot. #4 Martin Man (9-2) makes long awaited seasonal debut after ending previous campaign running second to Muad’dib in the West Virginia Breeders Classic and merits respect here for trainer Wade Sanderson. #7 Auburn Mill (3-1) has been second twice and third three times in seven winless outings this year for trainer Anthony Farrior but could end bridesmaid status here.

RACE 7

1-3-2-12

In this competitive, two-turn allowance for older, #1 Pyeong Chang (5-2) has been second twice against claimers and gets another chance to topple allowance foes for trainer Jeff Runco. #3 Ox Doc (3-1) arrives off a pair of wins at Penn National and looms a serious threat to the top choice here. #2 Buttoned Up (5-1) returns from three-month break and seeks second seasonal score for trainer Norman “Lynn” Cash. #12 Loverboy Lou (9-2) gives Cash outside chance to run one-two here if he gets in off the AE list.

RACE 8

1-3-4-5

In the Saturday night finale, a competitive two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #1 Happy Champ (6-1) gets favorable inside draw for trainer Ronney Brown who has enjoyed solid week thus far. #3 Royal Thunder (7-2) exits allowance race at Mountaineer Park and returns to a level where he should be serious contender for trainer Kevin Patterson. #4 Cowboy At Heart (4-1) exits a pair of much tougher spots for trainer Tim Grams and merits respect in this spot. #5 Tough to Tame (9-2) was good third last out in local debut for trainer Anthony Farrior and has every right to improve in the nightcap.

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