Charles Town picks and analysis: November 25, 2023

  • userTed Black
  • dateNovember 25, 2023

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

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RACE 1

6-5-4-2

In the Saturday night opener, a one-turn dash for state-bred $10,000 claimers, #6 Missionary (3-1) exits several tough allowance races since graduating against maiden special weight foes and gets the nod for mild upset with favorable outside draw for trainer Ronald Sigler. #5 J. Wick (5-1) graduated against maiden claimers last out and seeks second straight while trying winners for the first time for trainer Ronney Brown. #4 Lastwalktofreedom (7-2) has been third in each of last three tries and looks to continue trend in this spot. #2 Dr Rendezvous (5-2) graduated two back and looks to atone for latest outing following four-moth break for trainer Javier Contreras.

RACE 2

2-1-3-4

In this two-turn event for $6,250 claimers to cap the early daily double, #2 Raise a Speights (7-5) exits tough starter allowance and returns to very winnable spot for trainer Crystal Pickett. #1 His Royal G (8-1) returns after two tries in Maryland and gets favorable inside draw with upset chance. #3 Happy Charlie (7-2) was solid second last out in return and could forge mild upset in this spot. #4 Royal Thunder (12-1) won three back at Timonium and looks to complete several gimmicks at a generous price.

RACE 3

1-3-2-4

In this two-turn event for $15,000 claiming fillies and mares, #1 Emberly (7-2) was solid second last out and gets favorable draw while looking to stretch her speed. #3 Best Virginia (9-5) prevailed last out and seeks second straight as the solid choice for trainer Javier Contreras. #4 Heretodaygonmanana (9-2) won three back and looks to regain winning ways in this spot. #4 Windsor’s Play (5-1) could complete several gimmicks at a modest price here.

RACE 4

1-2-3-4

In this two-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #1 Jumpin Jack Brass (6-5) prevailed last out and gets favorable draw seeking repeat score for trainer Jeff Runco. #2 Xanthe (7-2) has been humbled in four starts since exiting stakes and looks to regain winning ways here. #3 Marina Grande (5-2) exits WVBC event and should be prominent throughout in this spot. #4 Polish The Diamond (5-1) also exits WVBC event after prevailing two back and could complete severl gimmicks for trainer Cynthia McKee.

RACE 5

8-2-7-1

In this interesting, two-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #8 Maggie’s Girl (1-1) scored smartly last out against similar and looks poised for second straight tally as possible odds-on proposition for trainer Tim Grams. #2 Juba’s Parade (7-2) won three back and looks to improve off conse cutive fourth-place efforts and scored three back for trainer Kristy Petty. #7 Barbers Point (4-1) has been second twice in last three tries for trainer Jeff Runco and looks to regain winning ways here. #1 Timetogetup (15-1) gets favorable inside draw and could complete several gimmikcs at a generous price.

RACE 6

1-9-2-3

In this two-turn allowance for fillies and mares, #1 Dulcimer Dame (4-1) already boasts seven wins in 10 seasonal outings and looks to end three-race skid with favorable inside draw here. #9 Sideswiped (9-5) was solid second last out after prevailing in local debut and looms a possible odd-on choice here for trainer Flint Stites. #2 Baba (8-1) was modest fourth last out and prevailed here three back for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. #3 Afandi (12-1) returns after several outings at bigger ovals and looks toe regain winning ways and genuine shocker.

RACE 7 – $75,000 West Virginia Futurity

1-4-3-2

In the Satirday feature and the final stakes race on the 2023 calendar at Charles Town, #1 Jubawithatwist (3-5) arrives off sharp score in the $75,000 Vincent Moscarelli Memorial Breeders Classic last out and seeks third straight stakes tally for owner-trainer Kristy Petty. #4 King Kontie (7-5) was solid second in the Moscarelli last out after a dead-heat victory with the top choice in the Henry Mercer Memorial and merits upset consideration. #3 Candy for Juba (12-1) graduated last out against maiden special weight foes and looks to topple winners in stakes debut for trainer Ronald Sigler. #2 Gold Creations (15-1) graduated at second asking for trainer Cynthia McKee and also makes stakes debut here.

RACE 8

7-8-2-1

In the Saturday night finale, an interesting, one-turn maiden special weight dash for state-bred two-year-old boys, #7 Catch the Humor (5-2) was solid second in career debut last out and looks poised to graduate as the solid choice here for trainer Cnthia McKee. #8 Outlaw Billy (9-2) makes career debut off a series of solid works for trainer John Carlisle and could prove mild upset at first asking with favorable outside draw. #2 Robbielikeshim (3-1) was solid second in debut two back and looks to atone for modest effort last out. #1 Bradley Do Right (6-1) has been on the improve with each start for owner-breeder-trainer and former local jockey Keturah Obed-Letts and may provide genuine surprise in the nightcap.

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