Laurel Park picks and analysis: June 7, 2024 * The Racing Biz

Laurel Park picks and analysis: June 7, 2024

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

RACE 1

9. Bail Out	Doesn’t win much and be wary of taking odds that are too short, but fits here and a useful return when second last out
14. Maryland Moon	Had a couple of OK turf tries as a maiden and is a better horse now than he was then; connex tried to get him on the grass last out
2. Microphone	Allowance winner has kept better company; first try since March and only second since January

RACE 2

7. Sir Mick	Good debut effort seriously flattered when winner returned to take Tremont Stakes at Saratoga; was well clear of rest; blinkers on and gelded
5. Shkhara Fire	Ran on well enough after getting sawed off leaving the gate; gets blinkers
4. All the Hardways	Appears to have been training with Tremont winner Studlydoright

RACE 3

6. Rapidity	Broke alertly before falling back to rear of field but stuck with it; blinkers on, and breeding says turf should work
11. Speranzas Will	Ran OK in last on dirt and two prior turf tries weren’t bad
2. Yangarra	Set very fast early tempo before fading going a mile

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RACE 4

6. Overly Dramatic	Roughed at the start in last; willing try
1. Play Good Pay Good	Has competed with better but wonder if the cutback to 5 1/2 furlongs and presence of other speed might compromise chances
2. Buckin’ Great	Ought to get some pace to run at

RACE 5

6. Corrected Pedigree	Useful return to action in last despite taking worst of the trip
3. Watch Out World	Dam Misty On Pointe was a turfer, and sire World of Trouble’s turf sprinters have done well
7. Contrivance	Led late before tiring; not sure added ground does him any favors

Racing Notes

Maryland-bred Studlydoright won at first asking here, then won the Tremont at SAR June 6
Visby won Sunday’s opener for fun for trainer-owner Justin Nixon, improving to 2-for-3 since returning from a layoff of nearly two years

RACE 6

7. Nifty	Gets back to preferred surface
1. Exit Right	Game score in last and owns 11 wins at the trip
3. Fun Lovin Criminal	Has won two straight

RACE 7

10. Kanthari	Even effort behind formful Xy Speed, winner of three straight, in handicap last out; curious about dropping in for the tag
3. Whenigettoheaven	Frequent bridesmaid usually fires
9. Dr Oseran	Good effort behind stakes winner Talented Man last out in first after a year away

RACE 8

4. Indian Lake	Switches into Magee barn, which hits at 21% first off the claim on the rise
7. Catahoula Moon	Credble try in G3 Chick Lang; tries elders for first time
8. No Easy Days	Just missed versus similar in last

RACE 9

10. Queen of the Dance	Drop in class should yield desired result
7. Cotinga	Faced much better at GP; flashed a bit of speed in last
6. Lem Me Drink	Makes season bow and has competitive numbers; 0-for-15 ledger less attractive

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