Charles Town picks and analysis: March 29, 2025

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

  • DATE: March 29, 2025
  • RACES ON CARD: 9
  • CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 6, $85,207
  • POST TIME: 7:00 p.m.

RACE 1

3. Sunshine HazelSpeedy sort figures to be on the engine from the jump versus a tepid group
4. Saint GraceSigns aren’t great with this miss, who was a $37,000 yearling but debuts here for just $12,500; on the other hand, the work tab is credible, and she won’t have to be a world-beater to be in the mix
6. Overnight ExpressHas occasional decent tries

RACE 2

5. Hardly Ever BetterBit of a freshening after a couple of modest efforts; return to best would be good enough and Boca remains in the irons
7. Gold FiberSpeedy sort saw three-race heater snapped in latest when a bit outfooted versus much better; will try to control from the jump
3. MissionaryDidn’t run badly in latest when hung out wide most trip and on the wrong lead through the lane

RACE 3

3. SaffronNot too far removed from efforts that would win here for fun; stuck with it OK in latest and may be able to be a bit more engaged early in this spot
4. BalalaSolid score to graduate in latest; trainer Brown has a 2.00 ROI first off the claim
5. Millie JeanDecent try versus similar last out; short odds a bit of a concern

RACE 4

5. Bee a Sky BeamKinda feels like now or never for this guy, who catches a modest field after four straight runner-up efforts elsewhere
8. Iron TapLack of early foot a concern in a race light on it, but he should be in the mix late
3. Shaded SilverImproved speed in latest

RACE 5

9. Rebel RebelSolid score in debut race that’s produced a next-out winner; should be in front early with Bocachica up
8. Joyful KittenTough-luck runner has been DQed from a win and bested by a tough trip in last pair; may not get much help from the pace
2. ItzayanaShould appreciate easier company

RACE 6

3. Daisy’s AngelEven effort in latest in first in nine months, now finds bottom level for the first time; interesting to see hot-riding Cruz stick around for this one
9. CentimorganGreenness in the lane may have cost this one the money; if Balala runs well in race 3, that might be a good sign for this miss, who bested that one last out
5. Tesoro RossaBlinkers on and Lasix on as this miss drops down; last was a bit better

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RACE 7

3. KristinachrysalisMight control the early pace but doesn’t have to; arrives off a win against allowance company
5. Fortunata ItaliaDeep closer makes season bow and hopes for heated pace to run at
4. Charge NurseSpeedy sort may be relegated to chaser’s role but has good enough form to contend for top spot

RACE 8

2. Duncan IdahoLooks for third straight win of ’25 and should sit right trip as others will soften up likely chalk
7. Kosher CowboyShould be speed of the speed and will be tough to reel in if he gets loose, but he should be pressed on the front end
6. Caribbean PleasureSpeedy sort didn’t miss by much versus top choice in latest but must contend with ultra-quick Kosher Cowboy to his outside

RACE 9

4. Peggy’s WaySpeedy sort might control it, but presence of first-off-the-bench O Shaughesy complicates matters
7. EmberlyLikely to drift up from morning line price; best is competitive
8. Ding DingMay not be quick enough to establish early lead but has run some decent races just off the pace and drawn well outside

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