Charles Town picks and analysis: October 5, 2024

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

  • DATE: October 5, 2024
  • RACES ON CARD: 9
  • CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 6, $36,900
  • POST TIME: 7:00 p.m.

RACE 1

5. Flyin MayanHalf to $330k earner makes career bow, gets top local rider Bocachica up
6. Stormin’ RunnerImproved try in latest on grass; sire retired a maiden after three starts
3. T Rex UnionStablemate to top choice by higher-end sire Union Rags

RACE 2

4. Parallax ViewSecond start off the bench and drops to bottom
1. Van HookBad breaks have been costly in two of three
2. Mitole CandyLeading rider remains aboard

RACE 3

7. Juba B WildGood try when stretched out to two turns; could control the pace
2. Macnick TimeDebut wasn’t bad; added ground should work
3. Keep Shining On UsBetter effort in latest

RACE 4

8. Raise a RuckusReturn to fast track would be a plus; might be speed of the speed
6. Time to ChooseTries versus similar weren’t bad
2. Curb That TigerLate-running sort would benefit if pace heats up

RACE 5

4. BlessednotluckyImproved try in latest and repeat makes her a handful
1. PakulaZippy worktab for this Mitole firster
10. CorrelationGood speed in both tries

RACE 6

2. Linda’s TajSpeediest of those drawn inside but be wary of the odds – she doesn’t win often enough to go too low
6. Martha’s HeartHas generally run well enough in these dashes
8. KapadokyaMight be speed of the speed but will have to navigate several others with foot to her inside

CHECK OUT THE LATEST OFF TO THE RACES RADIO!

RACE 7

9. Bid On BlueOne of only two here with much early lick; ought to be in front or just off it early in first start in a couple months
3. Brother JacksonFirst-timer had a zippy gate work Aug. 23
1. Romantic WarriorThe other here with speed

RACE 8

5. Bradley Do RightSpeed of the speed
2. Shoot the BreezeIn-and-out form but better tries would get it done
3. W V LadStuck with it in latest

RACE 9

2. Odds of JoyIn a field where everyone has holes, let’s try the firster
9. Heart StoppingAggressive drop in first in four months a concern; return to best wins here
3. CarmelizedSecond or third in four straight

LATEST NEWS