Charles Town picks and analysis: October 19, 2024

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

  • DATE: October 19, 2024
  • RACES ON CARD: 8
  • CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 6, $7,403
  • POST TIME: 7:00 p.m.

RACE 1

7. MoncriefOught to be on or near the lead early; cooked in speed duel last out versus better that permitted winner to close from the clouds
1. TizafastbulletSophomore can move forward in second off the bench
6. Landon JackDoesn’t win much but usually in the mix

RACE 2

3. De’s CastleArrives off a win versus similar and should be on the engine early
5. AreyougonnakissmeRider Mendez chooses this guy, the favorite, over top choice #3; has faced better
4. Remys GunsmokeLikely to be one-two in the early running

RACE 3

2. Touched UpPretty good try in latest versus similar; ought to be well positioned early and still has some upside
6. Crown That SaintRates a major shot here but lack of early foot could be a problem in a race light on speed
3. Run Rocky RunDrops to lowest level

RACE 4

4. GrandioselySpeedy sort makes second start off the bench
5. StressedSecond against similar in latest but only one of seven to run has finished in the money next out
6. Green GablesHuge try two back versus starter foes; a repeat could be enough here

RACE 5

3. StrollinginthewindLikely gets back to best game — two-turn sprint on a fast main track in a spot he fits — for the first time since huge effort June 15; seeks stalk-and-pounce trip
8. Valhalla’s PalaceEven effort in latest in first fast-track try in four starts
1. Charitable WindsorFigures to be controlling speed on the stretch from one-turn dash distances

RACE 6

5. ManarolaPlenty of excuses in all three since returning from the bench; clean trip would get it done today
4. Cedar’s WishTries versus similar are just fine
3. Phantom QueenSpeedy sort arrives off a win

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RACE 7

8. Flower MoundArrives off a win and has kept better company; first time at CT a bit of a concern
2. Abby the Bull DawgMoysey 16% first off the claim and puts blinks back on after middling try in latest without; owns a win over the strip
3. Fine WhiningWell named runner makes second start for Brown and ran well versus similar in last

RACE 8

5. Frosty MayaReturn to fast track would aid the cause
8. TidbitGood effort in latest; could be tough with a repeat
10. Love NotionWill be outfooted early but should be running on late

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