Charles Town picks and analysis: July 1, 2023

  • userTed Black
  • dateJuly 1, 2023

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

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RACE 1

4-8-9-5

In the Saturday night opener, a two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #4 Centerfold Angel (2-1) was solid second last out at this level and gets the nod to prevail here as the likely post time choice for trainer Ronney Brown. #8 Emma and I (6-1) rallied for fourth in the same event the choice exits and should complete the exacta in this contest. #9 Social Exclusion (5-1) was decent third in the same race the top two exit and will look to overcome outside draw here. #5 Tizbit (9-2) takes major price drop while seeking first win in eight seasonal outings.

RACE 2

9-8-5-2

In this interesting one-turn maiden special weight dash for older boys, #9 Yo Vinnie (9-2) makes career debut for trainer Jeff Runco and gets favorable outside draw and nod for mild upset. #8 The Clown (6-1) was good third in local debut two back for trainer Tim Grams and gets chance to atone for latest outing. #5 Israeli Army (5-2) makes local debut off three outings against much tougher in Maryland and looms the likely choice in this spot. #3 Mr. Commander (3-1) makes local debut while exiting maiden claimers in Kentucky and could complete several gimmicks here.

RACE 3

2-3-4-6

In this interesting one-turn allowance dash for state-bred fillies and mares, #2 Full Moon Lover (8-5) exits the Fancy Buckles Stakes and returns to a very winnable spot for trainer Ronney Brown. #3 Coach Rube (3-1) was solid second last out at Mountaineer Park and seeks second seasonal score for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. #4 Manarola (7-2) offered little in first start off the claim for trainer David Walters but gets chance to atone here. #6 Juba’s House (8-1) forged a 29-1 shocker last out for trainer M. Joanna Boggs and could post similar upset here.

RACE 4

2-5-8-6

In this competitive two-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #2 Chromatic Lass (7-5) looks to maintain winning ways and seeks third straight and fifth career score from six outings for trainer David Walters as the likely odds-on choice. #5 Change the World (4-1) finally regained winning ways last out for trainer Jeff Runco and seeks second straight here. #8 Hessica (6-1) has been solid third in each of last two tries and defending Cavada champ looks for first seasonal score for trainer Kristy Petty. #6 The Sky Is Falling (9-2) exits a host of stakes and looks to regain winning ways from sophomore season.

RACE 5

1-2-7-5

In this two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #1 My Candy Biz (4-1) gets favorable rail draw and arrives off solid second-place effort last out for trainer Kevin Joy. #2 Five Star Phil (12-1) also draws well and returns to a track and spot where he has performed well. #7 Happy Charlie (7-2) won last out for trainer Kristy Gazzier and twice in last three and merits respect here. #5 Hpnotiq Rhythm (5-1) makes local debut in first start off the claim and seeks modest class relief off the price drop.

RACE 6

3-2-7-5

In this interesting one-turn maiden special weight dash for state-bred older runners, #3 Dr Rendezvous (9-5) was solid second last out at this level and looks to finally graduate in seventh career outing for trainer Javier Contreras. #2 Karma Bus (5-2) was good third in same event as the choice and looms a serious threat to the top selection. #7 Just Call Me Al (12-1) gets favorable outside draw for career debut for trainer Lawrence Perry, Jr. and owner-breeder and former local rider Leslie Cromer and deserves a look here. #5 Just Juba (12-1) also makes career debut for owner-trainer Elizabeth Meehan and could forge genuine upset here.

RACE 7

7-3-2-1

In this interesting two-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #7 Foxy Sista (3-5) graduated by more than a dozen lengths last out against state-bred maiden special weight foes and looms the one to beat off that performance while facing winners for the first time for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. #3 Love of Grace (5-1) was good second against similar last out and merits respect here at a decent price. #2 Laughintothebank (6-1) was good third in the same race the runner-up exits and cannot be dismissed. #1 True Flirt (10-1) stretches out again and could complete several gimmicks at a decent price here.

RACE 8

1-2-4-3

In this rare, three-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #1 Katalima (12-1) has been second in each of last two against claimers and gets the nod from the rail for trainer Lela Hanagan. #2 Divine Fashion (7-5) was solid second last out when three-race win streak snapped and could regain winning ways here as an odds-on proposition. #4 Seneca Rocks (3-1) has faced tougher in recent outings and tries three-turn route distance for the first time for trainer Javier Contreras. #3 Breadman’s Rosebud (20-1) could complete several gimmicks at a very generous price here for owner-trainer Angelo Jackson.

RACE 9

10-7-3-5

In the Saturday night finale, a competitive one-turn maiden special weight dash for state-bred fillies and mares, #10 Oppo Taco (5-1) gets favorable outside draw for third career outing and looks poised to graduate here for trainer David Walters. #7 Rumorgoingaround (10-1) makes career debut for trainer Crystal Pickett and merits respect at first asking at a decent price. #3 Knobiesmagicsonde (7-2) has been second twice at this level and has ample early speed to make her presence known throughout. #4 Phantom Queen (4-1) is also quick from the gate and could complete several gimmicks.

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