Charles Town picks and analysis: April 12, 2024
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April 12, 2024
Picks and analysis for this evening’s card from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races:
- DATE: April 12, 2024
- RACES ON CARD: 8
- CARRYOVERS: Jackpot Pick 6, $17,796
RACE 1
| 4. Magic Glass | Useful return to action; added ground on offer tonight a plus |
| 2. Stephanie My Love | In-and-out form a bit of a concern; has run well on off tracks |
| 3. Victory Royale | Six-time winner gave credible account of herself versus similar in last |
RACE 2
| 5. Wysoquiet | Trainer Brown 3-for-8 second after the claim when dropping from allowance to claiming company |
| 2. Evanesco | Runner-up three straight versus similar |
| 1. Lovetheband | Thrashed maidens in last; rider Reynolds recently 5-of-13 entering this racing week |
RACE 3
| 2. Ramsey | Trainer Joy 23% first off the claim; any of his recent races probably good enough |
| 1. Stayinyourlane | Returns from lengthy break |
| 6. Prospective Love | Credible debut in a heat that’s produced two next-out winners from three to run back |
RACE 4
| 2. Miss Lauren | Crushed allowance foes in last and has won three of six since the claim |
| 5. Bonnie Bluetooth | Moisture in the track a positive; Gattopardo mare has three wins and six ITM finishes on off tracks |
| 1. Arrowwood | Easily beat similar in last |
RACE 5
| 2. Lady Free Will | Gets first Lasix and blinkers on in first try for new barn; trainer Joy starting a couple after claiming ’em in Kentucky at end of Turfway meet |
| 5. Gotham Gray | OK tries versus MCL rivals |
| 10. Katie’s Checkride | Has faced better; looks like coming advent of turf season is where she’ll do her best work |
RACE 6
| 5. Scotch No Rocks | Speedy sort has won last two 3-turn contests |
| 7. Mark Did It | In good form now |
| 4. Polar Wind | Beaten fave in last two; price should be better tonight |
RACE 7
| 8. No Love for Juba | Saw 3-race win streak snapped when clear second behind 4-5 favorite |
| 9. Kenny Had a Notion | Return to former home of LRL didn’t go well when 16-1 in stakes company; should appreciate softer spot |
| 3. Jungle Beast | Can improve in second off the bench |
RACE 8
| 3. Never Change | Added ground could allow Uncle Mo gelding to turn tables on speedy #1 |
| 1. Royal Thunder | Always the bridesmaid, rarely the bride |
| 5. Mr Hoover | Useful return when defeating lesser last out |
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rick be
12th Apr 20241.”Magic Glass”looks like the class but “Windsor Play”may have a say.
2.I”Lovetheband”but won’t miss”Areyougonnakissme”
3.”Prospective Love”looks”Well Spotted”here.
4.”Arrowood”looks good but”Miss Lauren”even better.
rick be
12th Apr 2024I started slow but “Arrowwood” $16.80 made me look good.
rick be
12th Apr 20245.I’ll side with”Katie;s Checkride”but”Mrs Speaker”might be a sneaker.
6.I’ll be on the”Cape Lookout”for”Scotch No Rocks”.
7.”No Love For Juba”is a”Jungle Beast” and no”Two Bit Kid”
8.’Mr Hoover”may “Never Change”but that’s the “Mystic Point”.
rick be
12th Apr 2024Not a great night for me
but Ted be ashamed to take his paycheck.