Charles Town picks and analysis: August 12, 2023
Ted Black- August 12, 2023
Charles Town has a nine-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
CARRYOVERS
- Jackpot Pick 6, $29,042
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RACE 1
4-3-1-2
In the Saturday night opener, a two-turn event for $10,000 claiming fillies and mares, #4 Best Virginia (5-2) has been third and fourth against similar since winning three back and gets the nod for mild upset to kick off the card. #3 Windsor’s Play (7-2) won two back and gets the chance to atone for ninth-place effort last out. #1 Arrowwood (4-5) was solid second last out and seeks first win in seven tries this year at a very short price here. #2 Lady Cinco de Mayo (15-1) has been second four times in nine winless outings this year and could complete several gimmicks at a very generous price.
RACE 2
1-2-5-3
In this two-turn event for $5,000 claimers to cap the early daily double, #1 Tringale (6-1) won three back and gets chance to atone for modest efforts last two tries here. #2 Gilligan (8-5) has faced tougher this season and gives trainer Kevin Joy superb chance to run one-two in this spot. #5 My Miracle Man (5-2) exits allowance company and won against similar three back and may gave found winning spot here. #3 Make the Way Clear (30-1) could complete several gimmicks as the longest shot on the board.
- 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
8-9-2-1
In this interesting, one-turn maiden special weight dash for state-bred fillies and mares, #8 Scarlet Rebel (9-5) was solid second in career debut for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. and looks destined to graduate here. #9 Oppo Taco (5-1) was solid third in career debut and gets chance to atone for modest effort last out for trainer David Walters. #2 Xtended Streak (3-1) has been third twice in five tries to begin her career and looks poised to continue that pattern here. #1 Very Venus (6-1) merits respect here for trainer Cynthia McKee despite tricky rail draw.
RACE 4
1-4-2-3
In this very competitive, two-turn event for fillies and mares, #1 Chromatic Lass (6-5) won two straight before settling for third as an odds-on proposition last out and gets chance to atone for trainer David Walters. #4 Hessica (8-5) notched her first win of the season last out for trainer Kristy Petty and defending Cavada WV Breeders’ Classic champion looks poised for return to stakes competition next month month. #2 Music Lass (5-1) was modest sixth in Sylvia Bishop Stakes last out but won two back against similar for trainer Cliff Tuomisto. #3 St. Maarten Girl (6-1) returns off more than a year layoff following DNF at Saratoga last summer and could forge mild upset off the bench for trainer Kristy Gazzier.
RACE 5
8-4-7-3
In this interesting, two-turn $4,000 claiming event for fillies and mares, #8 Urkillingmebeth (3-1) seeks third straight tally while returning from 15-month layoff for trainer David Walters. #4 Hidden Identity (8-5) has faced much tougher in recent outings and looms odds-on choice while taking price drop. #7 Stylish Paint (5-1) was good third three back but also returns from brief respite here for trainer Ronney Brown. #3 Boca Birdie (8-1) is still in quest of first seasonal score while making 10th start this year.
RACE 6
4-5-1-2
In this competitive, two-turn allowance for fillies and mares, #4 Moonlit Shadow (3-1) won two back and deserves chance to atone for fourth-place effort last out for trainer Tim Grams. #5 Happy Clouds (9-5) makes local debut after facing tougher at Laurel Park for trainer Anthony Farrior and looms the solid choice in this spot. #1 Complete Surprise (5-1) was solid second two starts back here and cannot be overlooked. #2 Lace Revolution (6-1) won two back and could complete several gimmicks here.
- “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
2-1-5-3
In this two-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #2 Juba’s Parade (3-5) was solid third in the Sylvia Bishop Stakes here last month and looks poised to prevail as shortest-priced favorite on the card tonight for trainer Kristy Petty. #1 Lucky Bop (9-2) has been second twice against winners for trainer Lewis Craig, Jr. and could forge mild upset here. #5 Jumpin Jack Brass (6-1) graduated in fourth career try against maiden special weight foes last out for trainer Jeff Runco and merits respect here. #3 Sparkleinyoureye (8-1) was seventh in Sylvia Bishop last out for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. and cannot be completely dismissed.
RACE 8
1-11-2-3
In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #1 Marketability (8-5) gets favorable inside draw and looks poised to garner first win in five seasonal tries off the modest, five-month break. #11 Flat Discount (7-5) exits much tougher recently and could be odds-on here if she gets in off the also eligible list. #2 Emma And I (9-2) has been third twice in last three tries and looks set to continue that pattern here. #3 Sheriff’s Kid (5-1) has faced tougher this summer and could finally notch first win in 11th seasonal outing.
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