Charles Town picks and analysis: April 19, 2024

  • userThe Biz
  • dateApril 19, 2024

Picks and analysis for this evening’s card from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races:

  • DATE: April 13, 2024
  • RACES ON CARD: 8
  • CARRYOVERS: None

RACE 1

7. Mic’d UpZippy works for debuting Golden Lad gelding whose dam won eight times; trainer Walters does well enough with firsters
2. Exclusive OriginalMost likely winner here and might have been best when troubled second on debut, but likely to get bet down from morning line; dam was two-time winner of WVBC Cavada
6. Uncle PressTrainer Viands protects runner off long layoff; two next-out winners from last

RACE 2

7. Sommer VelvetTossing favorite #6 in wide-open heat; looking for bounceback effort from this one, one of only two in here with any early lick
8. ThunderturtleClosing sort finished behind top choice last out; may not get desired pace scenario
3. Serene WarriorBeaten favorite last two at PEN; expecting her to be engaged from the jump

RACE 3

6. Aim’s RedirectGets Lasix on after solid debut outing behind runner who repeated in allowance company
8. Ghostly AnnaLocal tries fit here
9. Lady RamboLost all chance after sluggish start in debut

RACE 4

1. Golden Eib MicrphnJock-trainer combo 50% last five years (11-for-22) with positive ROI
5. Dulce KiaraMorning line favorite away since October; wins on best
2. Ride the RapidsFits with these

RACE 5

1. Doctor JerryBeaten favorite last two switches into Brown barn (positive ROI first after the claim last five years); willing in last
9. Landon JackBeaten fave in last must navigate from tricky outer post (posts 9 and 10 a combined 1-for-26 this year)
8. TizafastbulletWell spotted to make it two straight; show horse from last graduated in next

RACE 6

7. Raise a RuckusInteresting to see trainer Grams return to two-turn distance with this one; should find the front early, try to take ’em the distance
5. Candy for JubaShould benefit from drop into claiming company, may have to chase #7
1. Magical SurpriseCompetitive versus similar in last; fast track may help

RACE 7

2. Golden KeySpeedster gave a good account of himself in season bow; winner repeated
1. Penguin Power9yo launches ’24 campaign; owns wins on WVBC night in five consecutive years (!)
7. AmidshipsKeeps running well but not quite well enough

RACE 8

8. LastwalktofreedomSpeedy sort was overmatched in last, finds more congenial spot here
5. Ocean StormWill probably have to chase with other speed on board
3. Lost WeekendPrior connections wanted to get this one sold in last and did; pretty indifferent effort as fave in last inclines us to wait and see here

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