Charles Town picks and analysis: August 19, 2023

  • userTed Black
  • dateAugust 19, 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, $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.

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.

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.

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