Charles Town picks and analysis: April 27, 2024

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

RACE 1

5. Parallax ViewLightly raced sort ran OK in last behind next-out winner Princess Margaret and seems to be on the improve
6. MakaniHas finished ahead of top choice a couple of times but also been beaten favorite in three of last five
7. Frosty RiaSpeedy sort gets Grams’s go-to rider in Reynolds

RACE 2

3. Caliente RumBeaten favorite in a race that’s produced a next-out winner from four to run back
1. Tap the KegDoes best work on the lead and draws rail
5. PalmaryMorning line fave likely to be very short odds come post time

RACE 3

8. Sam WheatTrainer Farrior 4-for-13 with second-start maiden claimers who were in the money on debut; credible first outing
7. VeselskyFormer Claudio Gonzalez runner lands in barn of his former assistant Singh
5. IcetecaOK tries versus similar

RACE 4

7. Gran AndrewsHas dominated at this level and is 5-for-11 at the trip
6. Ragtime RichesLate-running sort bested allowance foes in last and has run OK at three-turn distance
4. Subject to ChangeLikely to be speed of the speed

RACE 5

5. JubawithatwistUseful season bow versus saltier group than this; won three stakes as a juvy
6. UnisonHas crossed the wire first in five straight and shows a sharp work from the gate April 17, but with no races in 11 months, we’re shy about accepting favoritism
2. RunaldoMaking short work of state-bred conditions, tries open company for first time (though most of these are also state-breds)

RACE 6

3. DeplaneA bit sluggish early in last when beaten favorite but still rallied into third
4. Cajun DreamMakes season bow; showing up here suggests connections don’t want to expose runner to possible claim, a good sign
1. FieldstoneSpeedy sort ran big in last, figures to have early company from outside horse Cajun Joe

RACE 7It’s Binn Too Long Stakes

1. Miss Bee BopOnly horse to beat morning line favorite Jlodiamond
7. Overnight Pow WowInclined to forgive last after sluggish start; bloodlines say the talent’s there
5. JlodiamondTwo very strong outings in a row

RACE 8

10. MakinlimmargaritasOutside draw once again does this one no favors, but longer run to turn a plus; will be first or just second in early running, and return to earlier form could be enough in wide open heat
3. Tough EnoughSharp try when second after race-long duel in last, but likely sharper pace here a concern
8. Miss AntietamTough trip when hung out wide throughout in last

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