Charles Town picks and analysis: August 19, 2023
Ted Black- August 19, 2023
Charles Town has a nine-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
CARRYOVERS
- Jackpot Pick 6, $46,527
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RACE 1
3-4-6-2
In the Saturday night opener, a two-turn event for state-bred $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #3 In Jubalation (4-1) should be prominent throughout and looks poised for mild upset here for trainer Larry Curtis. #4 Hazednconfused (6-5) looms the solid post time choice in this event for trainer Ronald Sigler and certainly cannot be easily dismissed. #6 S S Spartan Energy (5-2) has been consistent sort all season for trainer Jamey Johnson and merits respect at this level. #2 Jefferson Security (6-1) gets favorable inside draw for trainer Tim Grams and could complete several gimmicks.
RACE 2
2-6-4-1
In this two-turn event for $15,000 claiming fillies and mares to cap the early daily double, #2 Grace Elizabeth (5-2) has certainly faced much better during her career and gets the nod to prevail here as the tepid choice for trainer Jeff Runco. #6 Miss Wave (7-2) has also faced several tough state-bred mares over the years for different conditioners and merits respect here. #4 Jamestown Road (3-1) is another durable sort among this group and looms a serious contender in this spot for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. #1 Reveirs Minute (6-1) gets favorable rail draw and could forge mild surprise with an ideal trip.
- 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
2-7-3-1
In this competitive, two-turn event for $10,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Dereka’s Bluff (3-1) gets favorable inside draw and should be able to control the tempo from the outset. #7 Appealing Road (9-5) looms the logical favorite here for trainer Kristy Gazzier. #3 Pettyforurthoughts (7-2) merits respect in this spot for trainer Elizabeth Meehan. #1 Princess Halo (8-1) could be able to work out an ideal trip with favorable rail draw and could complete several gimmicks at a decent price.
RACE 4
2-1-7-3
In this competitive, interesting two-turn allowance/optional $15,000 claiming event for state-bred older runners, #2 Buff’s Eye View (7-2) appears to be rounding onto form at the right time for trainer David Walters. #1 Command The Cat (3-1) is also looking to find his best stride with the West Virginia Breeders’ Classics right around for the corner for trainer Cynthia McKee. #7 Hero’s Man (5-2) has faced serious state-bred foes repeatedly and looms the likely post-time choice in this spot for trainer Ronald Sigler. #3 Golden Appeal (5-1) cannot be dismissed in this spot for trainer Lewis Craig, Jr.
RACE 5
1-7-3-9
In this interesting, two-turn maiden $12,500 claiming event, #1 Norlander (7-2) gets favorable rail draw and deserves a chance to atone for eighth-place finish last out. #7 Wave Action (7-5) makes local debut after facing tougher at Gulfstream Park and Aqueduct for trainer Anthony Farrior. #3 Floor It (6-1) exits a pair of maiden special weight events for trainer Kevin Joy and cannot be overlooked. #9 Divinas Connection (5-1) merits respect despite outside draw for trainer James Locklear.
RACE 6
4-8-5-9
In this interesting, two-turn event for $10,000 claiming fillies and mares, #4 A Little Bit Crazy (9-2) makes local debut for trainer Stacey Viands of Parisian Diva fame after winning last two outings at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita. #8 Arrowwood (4-1) won last out as odds-on choice and seeks second straight here for trainer Jeff Runco. #5 Ladro Di Fichi (7-2) also won last out for trainer Anthony Rideoutt II and merits respect seeking second straight here. #9 Dial Her (3-1) has been second in three straight outings since win four back and gives Runco genuine chance to run one-two 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
11-4-8-9
In this interesting, two-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #11 Foxy Sista (3-5) has been a genuine hit-or-miss proposition thus far and looms the odds-on choice if she can get in off the AE list and duplicate her most recent effort for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. #4 Tiz a Country Girl (7-5) was good third in long awaited seasonal debut here earlier this month and should benefit from that effort for trainer Todd Beattie. #8 Juba Baby (6-1) has been consistent sort throughout and will be a factor with a decent trip. #9 Marina Grande (6-1) also appears destined to improve in two-turn events for trainer Ollie Figgins III of Dance to Bristol fame,
RACE 8
9-8-7-6
In the Saturday night finale, a one-turn dash for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #9 Lost Anchor (3-1) gets favorable outside draw and gets the nod for mild upset in the nightcap for trainer Tim Collins. #8 Miss Bette Lute (7-5) also gets favorable draw just inside the top pick and looms the potential odds-on choice here. #7 Make It a Double (7-2) also draws well and should be prominent early. #6 Woodsong’s Castle (15-1) could work out a favorable journey here and complete several gimmicks at a genuine outsider in the nightcap.
LATEST NEWS
1st.I’m a little leary of Larry but Ronnie
does not leave me”Hazedandconfused” often.
2nd.Jones has”Jamestown Road”ready to load
but Hess can take this test in a “Reveirs Minute”.
3rd.I don’t think”Dereka’s Bluff”has enough for Lyn Dee,
I see that leaves Greaves with a chance to
“Hook The Chain”is my longshot claim.
4th.”Hero’s Man”sure can but has no
“Golden Appeal” for me,”Buff;s Eye View” can slew these.
5th.”Wave Action”gets all my attraction
but I will give”Mims a Second Chance.
6th.I’m a”Little Bit Crazy”but not enough
to not see that”Arrowood}”looks good and
“Ladro De Fichi”could steal this.
7th.”Tiz A Country Girl”will be hard to Beatie
but Farrior and “True Flirt”could do her dirt.
8th.I’ll drop”Lost Anchor”and buy Ted a Tom Collins
when Tim fails him. Miss Bette Lute”looks very cute and
“At The Half”could “Make It A Double”.
Nobody had as good a day as Concepcion
and his night went right 2 outa 3 with a second.
WAY TO GO KID-may you have many more.