Charles Town picks and analysis: June 29, 2024
The Biz- June 29, 2024
Picks and analysis for this evening’s card from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races:
- DATE: June 27, 2024
- RACES ON CARD: 8
- CARRYOVERS: Jackpot Pick 6, $8,729
- POST TIME: 7:00 p.m.
RACE 1
| 7. Speedy Bubbles | Added ground could be a plus and should be on or near the lead early; best efforts win here |
| 3. Lanetta | Controlled pace but couldn’t seal it in last while well clear of rest |
| 4. Summertime Rose | Beaten fave in three of last four |
- Strongest favorite: Christopher’sheart (R8, 6-5 ML)
- Longest shot: Afleet Diva (R3, 6-1)
RACE 2
| 4. Outkissed | Fire sale in progress on this one; anything like any of his recent tries on dirt wins here |
| 3. Moonset | If you didn’t know it was possible to make a middle move going 4 1/2 furlongs, check out this one’s last; decent try versus open nickel rivals |
| 1. Gabriel Seven | First time in a race this short since disastrous debut |
RACE 3
| 2. California Code | Has won three straight and should sit off plentiful early speed |
| 9. Afleet Diva | Speedy sort dominated nickel rivals at Delaware in last, draws outside in first visit to WV |
| 3. Secret Castle | Good efforts versus better |
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RACE 4
| 7. Gran Andrews | Loves to win and has been thrashing similar; looking for a reason to bet against? First time going two turns at CT after nothing but three-turn tries |
| 6. Pit Stop Man | Likely to be involved in the early action |
| 1. Velvet Ghost | Maryland shipper makes first start in six months |
RACE 5
| 8. Still Grumpy | Half to $866k earner Charitable Annuity; troubled break in debut |
| 9. Princess of Gold | OK tries |
| 4. Dream Leader | Caught tough group in last including ultra-promising What’shername |
RACING NOTES
- Audible the Play easily won the first baby race of the year Friday, taking a maiden event by almost four lengths with Armaldo Bocachica up for Anthony Farrior…
- Jockeys Christian Maldonado and Arnaldo Bocachica each won twice on the card, as did trainer Anthony Farrior…
- Promising three-year-old Marshall Peanut stretched out to two turns for the first time and won for fun, taking an allowance by 3 1/2 lengths in front-running fashion for jockey Joseph Schneider and trainer Michael Atkins…
RACE 6
| 1. Motivating | Drops in for the tag after acceptable tries versus allowance foes; Viands barn enjoying productive season |
| 3. Moving Pictures | Local unveiling after decent tries in New York |
| 6. Ozone | Dominated lesser in last |
RACE 7
| 5. Mr. Dumbledore | A couple with speed in here should let this one unleash late kick |
| 4. Take Your Time | Speedy sort will try two turns for the first time |
| 1. Kaylee’s Spitfire | Late-running sort gave credible account of herself in last |
RACE 8
| 7. Christopher’sheart | Beaten fave versus similar in last |
| 9. Hillbilly Pride | First start in two years; a return to that form would put him right there |
| 1. Calypso John | Has faced better |
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1.I hate to bust “Speedy Bubbles”but troubles will came from Lanetta.
2.”Outkissed”can’t be dismissed,but”Moonset”may be a better bet.
3.Runco & Runco are”Clearly Visible”here.
4.”Gran Andrews”,”Only Get’n Better”
Haven’t found a sleeper yet,but you can bet I will.
i,The cold exacta for $9.80 ain’t to be sneezed at.
2.”Outkissed”did not miss,but “Moonset”met her match.
1,2,3,4 had em all but missed a gigantic exacta by a neck,OH HECK!
5.I’m not sold on”Princess Gold”,”Queen Sabine”should rule.
6.”Personable”will bring you a “Big Smile”:-)
7.I hope “Dumbledore”does poor.”Take Your Time”will get my dime.
8.Don’t be led”Astrayal”,”Calyso John”can pound”Christer’sheart”into the dirt.
race #5 $100 8/7 $50 7/8. easy peasy.
well done,she was my 5th in a row
5.the :Queen Saine”did rule-that’s 5 in a row.
6.”Motivating”wiped that “Big Smile”off my face at 11-1,bummer.:-(
7.Lela failed me,”Dumbledore”did score.
8.”Hillbilly Pride”did deride them both.
But it was a good night at Charlie.