Charles Town picks and analysis: February 8, 2025
The Biz- February 8, 2025
Picks and analysis for this evening’s card from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races:
- DATE: February 8, 2025
- RACES ON CARD: 8
- CARRYOVERS: Jackpot Pick 6, $5,958
- POST TIME: 7:00 p.m.
RACE 1
| 2. Naughty Nan | Hung out wide in the parking lot in latest, stuck with it OK; can improve in third off the bench and anything like her form before the break wins here, possibly at an OK price |
| 1. Peggy’s Way | Probable speed of the speed should be on the engine from inner post |
| 5. Somebodylovesyou | Willing try in latest and tactical speed gives this one an edge over #6 |
RACE 2
| 3. Banditsgoldenchild | Scratched out of Friday Laurel contest to await this race; has kept better company and best probably gets it done |
| 4. Thewitchisgone | Returns to short sprint distance at which he broke his maiden |
| 5. Kluvyameanandnasty | Arrives on a two-race heater for red-hot barn |
RACE 3
| 7. Crazy Anita | Last was a clunker but prior tries fit here |
| 4. Ghostly Anna | Beaten favorite in two straight likely to be bettors’ choice again, but we’re not too excited by 0-for-18 ledger |
| 2. I’m Flying Up | Form’s a bit in-and-out but better tries contend |
RACE 4
| 2. Bull’s Legacy | Troubled trips in two tries since the Rideoutt claim but finished up and galloped out well in latest; return to better form would get it done |
| 1. Boundtobeok | Return to state-bred company was just what the Dr. ordered in latest; has been beaten a length or less five times in the last six months |
| 8. Mitole Candy | Lightly raced sort making pretty quick work of her conditions |
RACE 5
| 1. Bustier | Gets blinkers on and might be fast enough to control the tempo; exits plus heat, with winner repeating at LRL and show horse graduating next, and class break should be sufficient |
| 9. Dice Arm | Rallied smartly to lead in latest before tiring |
| 6. Laura’s Thunder | Last couple put this one in the mix |
RACE 6
| 3. Yankee Doodle Kid | Caught potential local star Moonlit Notion in latest but was best of rest; solid debut over next-out graduate T Rex Union |
| 5. Show Time Allen | May be outfooted early and has caught a who’s-who of good local one-turn horses of late, but best contends |
| 2. Wishful Thoughts | Makes season bow (trainer Contreras 8/49 off similar breaks in one-turn dashes) after solid ’24 outings |
RACE 7
| 1. Stryda | Ought to be able to use speed to best effect breaking from the rail and with horses with less gate speed to her immediate outside; ran well despite getting bumped leaving gate in latest |
| 5. Snowy Juba Cat | Solid ’24 campaign ended on a sour note but return to best would put her in the mix |
| 4. Full Moon Lover | Bested top choice in latest and has been a consistent hard-hitter at this level |
RACE 8
| 7. Gabriel Seven | Figures to press the pace early and should be a handful on best |
| 4. Mon Gateau | Not sure he’ll be good enough to seal the deal, but he should control the early running |
| 2. Point Pelee | Arrives off a win after which he was a voided claim |
LATEST NEWS
1.”Somebodylovesyou”,I hope,wheel her in here.
2.I’ll give “Two Bronze Stars” to the “Thewitchisgone”
3.”Count The Flowers” has some powers but “Tina’s Back” on the attack.
4.”Mitole Candy” looks dandy and is “Boundtobeok” today.
1.Nobodylovesme
2.A lucky $13 from the witch
3.Send out the search party
4.”Boundtobeok” “Beat Virginia” anyway
5.”Bustier” may not be lustier than that “Majestic Winner”
6.”Wishful Thoughts” will make it hard fought with the “Yankee Doodle Kid” who will MAGA!
7.If “Full Moon Lover” doesn’t cover “Stryda” “Manarola” may.
8.”Silver Moon Road” can carry the load and get a big piece of “Mon Gateau”.
5.Winner ran ljke a chicken dinner.
6.”Wishful Thoughts” for naught
7.No one was beating “Stryda” tonight.
8.”Mon Gateau” almost bailed me out.
That late rain threw me way off,hasta semana,muchachos