Charles Town picks and analysis: September 2, 2023
Charles Town has a 13-race Saturday card. Post time is 5:00 p.m. Good luck!
The card features the Grade 2 Charles Town Classic, Grade 3 Charles Town Oaks, and a bevy of other stakes for both open and state-bred company.
CARRYOVERS
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RACE 1
1-3-6-2
In the Saturday night opener in the midst of Labor Day weekend, #1 Globalization (6-5) gets favorable rail draw in rare, three-turn event for maiden $5,000 claimers and looks set to finally garner his diploma as possible odds-on choice for trainer Anthony Farrior. #3 Only Get’n Better (5-1) has offered several good efforts of late and could work out an ideal trip here to complete the exacta for trainer Tim Shanley. #6 Solomon’s Choice (7-5) will get plenty of support despite outside draw for trainer Emanuel “Mike” Geralis. #2 Morning Artie (30-1) also gets ideal draw and could complete several gimmicks as possible longest shot on the board here.
RACE 2
3-6-2-1
In this interesting, two-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares to cap the early daily double, #3 Jubaslilballerina (1-1) finally graduated last out against maiden special weight company after having finished second six times in her previous seven tries and looks set to continue newfound winning ways. #6 Jumpin Jack Brass (8-5) was solid second in first attempt against winners after graduating two back for trainer Jeff Runco and certainly merits respect here. #2 Lucky Bop (6-1) has been up and down against winners since garnering her diploma and may be set to rebound from modest effort last out for trainer Lewis Craig, Jr. of Help a Brother fame. #1 Philmary Castle (8-1) gets favorable inside draw for trainer, former jockey and current outrider Lori Bourne here.
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RACE 3
5-4-3-6
In this competitive, one-turn maiden special weight dash for state-bred fillies and mares, #5 Miss Argentina (4-1) makes career debut for owner-trainer Analia Larrosa off a pair of recent gate works and looks poised to graduate at first asking. #4 Ghost Of Alcina (7-2) was solid second last out for trainer Vernon Greaves and could forge very mild upset here. #3 Xtended Streak (6-5) has been third three times in six career outings and looms the tepid favorite here for trainer Anthony Lucas. #6 Candy Loves Honey (9-2) gets favorable outside draw and deserves a look for upset prospects.
RACE 4
3-1-6-4
In this competitive and contentious two-turn allowance for state-bred males, #3 Ministry Of Magic (7-2) has been third in each of his two starts this year for trainer Anthony Rideoutt II and should benefit from both outings. #1 Penguin Parade (8-5) gets favorable inside draw for trainer Jeff Runco and merits respect as likely solid choice here. #6 Boss E. Boss (4-1) has been consistent sort this year for trainer Tabitha Wilhelm and could forge mild surprise in this spot. #4 Mystic O’Shaunesie (5-1) returns off sharp score at Mountaineer Park last out for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. and merits respect here at a decent price.
RACE 5
1-2-8-7
In this two-turn event for maiden $12,500 claimers, #1 The Money Machine (6-1) gets favorable inside draw and was solid third last out after exiting maiden special weight company for trainer Stacey Viands of Parisian Diva fame. #2 Riverview Stevie (5-2) was solid second in first local outing after arriving from Gulfstream Park for trainer Anthony Farrior and looms the solid choice here. #8 Dashing Lass (3-1) exits a trio of maiden special weight outings and merits respect despite outside draw for trainer Tim Shanley. #7 Embraceable (6-1) gives Viands outside chance to run one-two here.
RACE 6
1-5-2-7
In this two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #1 We B Shackin (5-1) gets favorable inside draw and gets the nod for mild upset for trainer Kristy Gazzier. #5 Pyeong Chang (5-2) was third against tougher after winning allowance event two back and takes serious plunge here for trainer Jeff Runco. #2 Muchado Macho (9-2) returns after two outings at Laurel Park and won previous local try. #7 Advance Cash (3-1) makes local debut off win at Monmouth Park last out and merits respect here for trainer Ronney Brown.
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RACE 7
3-1-7-2
In this two-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #3 Maggie’s Girl (3-5) finished second in one-turn $75,000 Autumn Stakes last Friday in first career setback from four outings and makes quick turnaround facing allowance foes. #1 Juba Baby (5-1) gets favorable inside draw for trainer Chris Keller and has an upset chance. #7 Music Lass (9-2) was fourth against similar last out after exiting Sylvia Bishop Stakes and could improve here for trainer Cliff Tuomisto. #2 Aim’s Jubilee (6-1) has been consistent sort and could complete several gimmicks at a decent price.
RACE 8
2-1-4-5
In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Thunderturtle (9-5) has been second in each of last two tries for trainer Jeff Runco and gets the nod to post mild upset in the nightcap. #1 Social Exclusion (15-1) is still in quest of local score after most recent tally at Finger Lakes and could forge genuine surprise here. #4 Flat Discount (6-5) has been second and third in three local outings and looms the solid choice here. #5 Cici Unified (12-1) could complete several gimmicks at a generous price for trainer Mike Jones, Jr.
LATEST NEWS
1st.”Solomon’s Choice”is also mine.
Farrior can be beat.
2nd.”Jumpin Jack Brass”can boss this class
but Sigler should second guess me.
3rd.I’ll”Miss Argentina”because I know
“Cany Loves Honey”but Erika loves money.
4th.I speak “Spanglish”so say”Penguin Parade” puede ganar.
1st.Ted is”Only GetnBetter”,he beat Farrior.
3rd.At 8-1 “Argentina barely Missed”but
Ted had the Tri box again.On a hot night
I’m as cold as ice.
5th.I see”Riverview Stevie”as a Dashing Lass”
and very “Embraceable”.
6th.”Machado Macho” can”Advance the Cash”in this dash.
7th.I’m hoping “Music Lass”can get past”Maggie’s Girl”who is coming back too quick.
8th.”Thunderturtle”will be hard to hurdle but”Cici Unified”will try.
5th.My first winner,whoop de doo,$3.80.
7th.Nobody can pass”Music Lass”.
8th.I turned “Thunderturtle”into a $28.40 exacta to bail out.
2nd.Ted is hot,I’m not,
another cold exacta and the Tri too.