Charles Town picks and analysis: February 17, 2024
The Biz
February 17, 2024
Picks and analysis for this evening’s card from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races:
- DATE: February 17, 2024
- RACES ON CARD: 8
- CARRYOVERS: Jackpot Pick 6, $50,792
RACE 1
| 1. Juba’s Punch | Heavy fave just missed when dropped into similar |
| 2. Our Brew | Best contends |
| 3. Bet Your Boots | Just missed on debut |
RACE 2
| 3. He’s Clever | Probably worth a stand against at very short odds, but credible tries vs. similar hard to ignore |
| 2. Good Buzz | Eligible to improve second off the bench |
| 6. Juba’s Mocha | Needs a bounceback |
RACE 3
| 2. River Malbumoonrvf | Credible return, makes second start since May |
| 1. Lucky One | New dimension? Didn’t throw in the towel when not making lead in last |
| 5. Greatandgood | First off the bench following maiden breaker |
RACE 4
| 6. Rum Cup | Finds manageable group in second at level; jock-and-trainer having productive meets |
| 4. J G Jett | Improved in last |
| 3. Outcat | Lasix on |
RACE 5
| 4. The Sky Is Falling | 4-time stakes winner hasn’t quite gone on after early efforts but should have enough for these |
| 1. Barbers Point | Looks to bounce back after dismal season opener |
| 7. Ginger Girl | Maryland shipper a claimback for owner-trainer Shankle |
RACE 6
| 2. Cassius | Improved try in last; price should be right |
| 1. Dr Jack Flyer | No answers for 7-10 favorite but a solid bow nonetheless; scratched Friday for this spot |
| 3. Ring Fund | Showed speed versus MCL sorts at Gulfstream; Viands barn with a hot start to meet |
RACE 7
| 4. Candy for Juba | Two back middle move propelled to the front before tiring; needs to bounce back after interim clunker |
| 6. Papa Linguine | Triple Crown nominee may benefit from shortening up again |
| 3. Mr. Dumbledore | Won’t take magic for this one to win; blinkers on |
RACE 8
| 5. Palmary | In a field full of runners with repeated defeats versus winners, this one’s short resume deserves notice; beaten less than two in first post-maiden try, and Boca stays aboard |
| 6. Herecomes Scarlett | Improved try in last |
| 8. Push | Making the front would help, but others seem speedier |
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rick be
17th Feb 20241st.Don’t”Bet Your Boots”on Juba Punch”,”Mssnap”
may eat her lunch.
2nd.”He’s Clever”never at a short price
I gotta “Good Buzz” that “Senza Strike”just might wake up.
3rd.Runco can beat Grams but
Walters may have a “Magical Surprise”
looking for the big prize.
4th.”Rum Cup”may not have enuff,
so let’s bet”J G Jett”with”East To Beast”.
rick be
17th Feb 20241
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We didn’t like any good ones.
rick be
17th Feb 20245th.Many will be bawling if”The Sky Is Falling”fails
and “Barber’s Point”puts noses out of joint.
6th.”Dr Jack Flyer”must not tire
or”Besotted”just may fire.
7th.”Papa Linguine”looks saucy to me,
but “Mr Dumbledore”may have some more in store.
8th.I’m wary of”Palmary” maybe “Push”
will get off her tush.
rick be
17th Feb 20245,6,7,8 not first rate
but Ted is back and
we’ll be on the attack next week.