Charles Town picks and analysis: July 12, 2024

  • userThe Biz
  • dateJuly 12, 2024

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

  • DATE: July 12, 2024
  • RACES ON CARD: 8
  • CARRYOVERS: None
  • POST TIME: 7:00 p.m.

RACE 1

3. Royal ThunderGood effort in last inching away to win, and runner-up Stevethevandriver won next out at that level
1. Taco BeanGiving this one a chance to move forward in second at CT; has generally faced better, and two-back winner Borracho, whom this one pressed to no avail, has recorded three straight Beyer figs around 80
5. DrinkwiththestarsWill be one of many on the engine early

RACE 2

5. Flat DiscountIn what looks to be a paceless affair, this one might control it; good try in last when second behind Rock Rose, who on her good days is very good
2. Divine FashionWon four of five at the level before a clunker March 29 and has been away since; Farrior 18% off similar and Boca remains aboard
6. Waterloo RoseFaceplanted leaving the gate in last, losing all chance; good form prior

RACE 3

5. ThunderslamLightbulb theory! Graduated in last in first try at CT and may be well positioned to pounce on tiring speed; must improve
4. Change Your LuckDeserving fave has won this race before and ran credibly last out versus better but may have early pace company from Remys Gunsmoke
1. Aldrinaline3-for-7 at the trip

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RACE 4

2. InterceptionStrong move in last to collar leader but couldn’t contain a closer who passed ’em all; winner returned to be second versus the same class
6. Little Baby GirlBetter efforts contend and takes appropriate drop down the class ladder
4. RainbowsnsunshineDisappointed in last after getting clobbered leaving the gate and racing wide on turn; tries two turns for the first time

RACE 5

7. Romantic WarriorUseful debut when breaking slowly but rallying willingly for fourth and then galloping out with leaders; half-brother to three stakes winners, including Amherst Street, who won five stakes in his first seven starts
3. Big Boy OviGradually tired in latest after dueling with winner; second or third in three of four; runner-up from last graduated next out
8. Megs Golden BoySpeedy sort cuts back to one turn

RACE 6

5. WorkislifeShipper beat LRL allowance foes two back and prior was a good second behind the talented Quint’s Brew; trainer Geralis 9-for-28 at CT
1. PaymengoldSpeedy sort arrives off a nice win versus N2X company; likely to be on the engine from rail post
4. Juba’s NotionInclined to give this one another shot; form late last season was solid

RACE 7

1. Little Roo RooBumped and forced inward leaving the gate in the It’s Only Money, which left him behind the eight ball; if he can get out of the gate in good order here, he may control the pace
2. Penguin PowerVeteran was a bit outfooted in last but came running — as always
4. NicoTwo of three to run back from the It’s Only Money won their follow-ups

RACE 8

6. Z MystiqueCutback to one turn and drop to nickel company both aid the cause; runner-up from maiden score graduated in next
2. Landon JackSure does love to finish second (10 times in 24 starts)
3. Run Diem ZRepeat of two-back try would put him right there

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