Charles Town picks and analysis: April 12, 2025
The Biz- April 12, 2025
Picks and analysis for this evening’s card from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races:
- DATE: April 12, 2025
- RACES ON CARD: 8
- CARRYOVERS: Jackpot Pick 6, $2,428
- POST TIME: 7:00 p.m.
- NOTE: Charles Town canceled its Friday card after having run three races.
RACE 1
| 4. Juba Bound | Drops out of allowance company; won last two versus claiming rivals |
| 7. Drew d’Oro | Formful sort has been in the triple in nine straight; lack of early foot a bit of a concern in a race short on speed |
| 3. Dicey Grey | Two straight solid outings |
RACE 2
| 1. Dream River | Speedster outfooted in latest but should control this one and take ’em a long way |
| 4. Kenny Had a Notion | Classy old vet got first win in a year in latest |
| 6. Leo and Royal | Improved try in latest despite voided claim |
RACE 3
| 4. Time to Rock | Narrow allowance winner last out in first try in nine months; can move forward |
| 2. Stellars in Charge | Speedy sort likely to go hunting the lead early |
| 1. Im the Director | Full brother to multiple stakes winner Direct the Cat had useful season bow; leaves state-bred company for first time |
| 13. Catch the Humor | Likely to go favored in the unlikely event he draws in |
RACE 4
| 5. River Malbumoonrvf | Doesn’t win much but always in the mix; leading rider Bocachica a good sign |
| 2. The Hound | Two straight wins |
| 1. Y’zin Up | Better efforts would put him right there |
RACE 5
| 7. Edward Madden | Makes first start in Carlisle barn (5/26 first off the claim) and arrives off a win; speedy type drawn well outside main speed rival |
| 5. Jimmy the Kid | Has been competitve at this level |
| 4. Advance Cash | Last was awful but drop into more appropriate spot should aid the cause |
RACE 6
| 5. Costner | Broke his maiden going 9 furlongs and gets a route of ground for just the second time since |
| 2. Iron Tap | Drop to bottom and shift to Farrior barn provided major wakeup call |
| 7. Blood Brother | Drops to bottom and has several efforts that would win here |
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| 4. Juba’s Parade | Might sit a good trip in a race with plenty of front-end speed |
| 6. Maggie’s Girl | Favorite makes season bow; should be involved in the early action |
| 1. Lightnin Runner | Defending champ tuned up with allowance triumph Mar. 27 but must avoid getting buried by other early types |
RACE 8
| 8. Easy Pass | Improved try in latest when just missing in a race that’s produced two next-out winners |
| 2. Favorite Road | Cuts back to preferred one-turn distance; debut was solid |
| 10. Coastal Cruise | Half-brother to millionaire Coastal Mission and $535k earner Lewisfield didn’t show a ton in debut but certainly has the bloodlines to excel; note zippy work March 28 |
| 14. Wish On Juba | Will be a solid favorite if drawing in, which is unlikely |
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