Charles Town picks and analysis: April 26, 2024

  • userThe Biz
  • dateApril 26, 2024

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

RACE 1

5. Company ClownInclined to be wary of odds dropping too short but has been first or second in last two versus similar and owns stellar record at the trip
4. Living WaterBetter efforts contend in first trip to WV
1. El LuceritoTop trio from last occupied three of top four slots in follow-up

RACE 2

4. Tiz the ReasonDisastrous trip in last when rearing at the break, rushing up to confront leader and tiring; has kept better company
5. Shutupn’kissmeSharp score in last when outdueling pace rival and pulling away late
2. Cowgirl AttitudeClass relief a plus

RACE 3

7. Great KostasInclined against favorite #9 Simply Jack; this one arrives off an easy graduation win and should be pace-controlling at a distance he likes
6. Road SlewDrops from better company and already owns four wins
1. Leg UpWas beaten fave at this level in most recent 3-turn try

RACE 4

3. Mexican KryptoniteBombs away! This is the kind of race where it might be worth taking a big swing, and the drop from special weight company and cutback in distance are something to hang your hat on
6. TappedwithsuccessMorning line fave a pretty well-beaten third against similar in last
5. Baytown AdmiralHad an excuse in last, makes first start in Hillegass barn

RACE 5

1. Just MurphyTwo tries at the one-turn trip are credible; over 40% of one-turn winners here left from posts one or two
8. SpydylegsWon this race but was DQed back in January
4. Manhattan ImageShould appreciate the class relief

RACE 6

2. Travel SmartFormful sort just missed in last versus similar while clear of others; has been in exacta four straight and figures good stalking trip here
6. Summertime RoseHas a bit of a tendency to find trouble; better efforts contend
9. Dunder BossFirst off a long break after voided claim in last; note that connections protect her

RACE 7

5. Juba’s Hat TrickShould improve in second off the bench; fall form much superior to these
3. Vagabond VirginFast track would aid the cause for higher-priced Runco runner; note regular pilot Bocachica leaves
7. Penguin ParadePulled the 18-1 upset over top choice in last; Bocachica lands here

RACE 8

9. InterceptionTrainer Brown 20% with maidens first time in the barn; has kept better company but must navigate tricky outside post, so demand value
6. RezoomHas shown speed at times; drop to bottom a plus
1. Gone With the WynJust missed versus similar in last and drawn better inside today; most likely winner but likely to get bet down

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