Charles Town picks and analysis: October 28, 2023

  • userTed Black
  • dateOctober 28, 2023

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

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RACE 1

5-6-1-3

In the Saturday night opener, an interesting one-turn allowance for state-bred older runners, #5 George (3-5) was sharp second last out and looks poised to regain winning ways here for trainer David Walters. #6 El Pacho (5-1) graduated last out against maiden special weight foes and gets favorable outside draw while attempting to tackle winners for the first time. #1 Born to Sin (4-1) was good third last out for trainer Tim Grams and seeks to regain winning ways despite tricky rail draw. #3 One Candy Castle (8-1) has been fifth in two tries against winners after graduating against maiden claimers for trainer Kristy Petty.

RACE 2

1-3-2-4

In this competitive two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #1 Superstitieux (3-1) gets favorable inside draw after making previous outings against tougher at the bigger ovals. #3 Gabriel’s Wing (6-5) was solid second last out for trainer Ollie Figgins III of Dance to Bristol fame and could be odds-on in this spot. #2 Scootscoot (9-2) owns a pair of wins this year but seeks to end five-month drought here. #4 Speakerit (6-1) makes local debut while seeking to hit the board for the first time in six seasonal tries.

RACE 3

2-5-3-1

In this interesting two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #2 Push (7-2) makes local debut after making five starts against tougher at Delaware Park and Colonial Downs and gets nod for mild upset here. #5 Makinlimmargaritas (9-5) prevailed last out and owns two wins in last four tries and looms the solid choice in this spot for trainer Anthony Farrior. #3 Katalima (3-1) was second last out and has been second five times in 10 seasonal outings and merits respect here for trainer Lela Hanagan. #1 My Sister Pam (6-1) gets favorable inside draw and could complete several gimmicks for trainer Javer Contreras.

RACE 4

4-6-7-5

In this interesting and competitive two-turn allowance for older horses, #4 One Ten (7-2) makes local debut after facing tougher foes in Maryland and gets nod for mild upset while seeking first win in 11 seasonal outings for trainer Anthony Farrior. #6 Alpha Chi Rho (6-5) was solid second last out and boasts 4-3-2 slate from previous 10 starts this year and looms a potential offs-on proposition here for trainer Kieron Magee. #7 O’Connor Sunset (3-1) was good third last out after three solid tries at Colonial Downs for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. #5 Overly Critical (6-1) has won last two and seeks third straight and gives Jones chance to run one-two in this spot.

RACE 5

10-6-3-1

In this two-turn allowance, #10 Little Roo Roo (5-2) looks to regain winning ways after disappointing outing as odds-on choice in West Virginia Dash For Cash Breeders Classic. #6 Zen Master (7-2) was decent third last out after winning two back at Timonium for trainer Anthony Farrior. #3 Advance Cash (9-2) recorded a victory against starter allowance company last out and seeks second straight for trainer Vanessa Peltroche. #1 Mark Did It (8-1) has been second in each of last two and merits respect here with favorable rail draw.

RACE 6

1-8-5-9

In another interesting and competitive allowance event, #1 Paymengold (7-2) exits sixth-place finish in West Virginia Lottery BC and gets nod for mild upset here for trainer Dewayne Johnson. #8 Remys Showtime (4-1) was solid third in West Virginia Onion Juice BC last out and merits respect here for trainer Mike Jones, jr. #5 Lord of Cork (3-1) was solid third in West Virginia Lottery BC last out for trainer Ronald Sigler and looms the tepid choice in this spot. #9 Hot Fudge Sonde (5-1) has been second twice and third twice in six winless starts this year but cannot be completely dismissed.

RACE 7

4-3-2-1

in this competitive one-turn allowance dash for state-breds, #4 Teachintherelease (5-1) exits tough West Virginia Dash For Cash BC last out and won two back and looks to regain winning ways here for trainer Kristy Petty. #3 Duncan Idaho (5-2) exits West Virginia Lottery BC and full-brother to Muad’dib looks to regain winning ways here for Jeff Runco. #2 El Lucerito (9-2) exits West Virginia Dash For Cash BC and has ample early speed to make his presence known. #1 Youthinkthatsfunny (2-1) was solid second in West Virginia Dash For Cash BC at a big price and will look to repeat that effort here for trainer Cynthia McKee at a much shorter price.

RACE 8

2-3-11-10

In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Highway Queen (7-2) gets the nod for mild upset in the nightcap while seeking first win in 17 seasonal tries. #3 Sweet Factor (5-2) won last out for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. and seeks second straight here. #11 Ladro Di Fichi (8-5) returns to site of previous score and merits respect if he gets in off the AE list. #10 Midnight Regret (3-1) seeks first win in eight seasonal tries and will have to overcome outside draw to attain it here.

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