Charles Town picks and analysis: October 12, 2024
Ted Black
October 12, 2024
Picks and analysis for this evening’s card from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races:
- DATE: June 27, 2024
- RACES ON CARD: 10
- CARRYOVERS: Jackpot Pick 6, $55,260 (mandatory payout)
- POST TIME: 7:00 p.m.
RACE 1
| 5. Annapolis Road | Morning line choice looks to turn tables on Mercer winner Im the Director |
| 6. Im the Director | Was DQed but finished a mile ahead of rivals in only prior two-turn try |
| 2. Baby Boss Allen | Bombs away! |
RACE 2
| 8. Penguin Power | Veteran seeks third straight in this event, sixth WVBC win overall |
| 7. Honeyquist | Never worse than third at the trip |
| 3. Duncan Idaho | Could be formidable if he makes the lead |
RACE 3
| 8. Soul Catcher | Useful return when rallying into third, but note that Boca goes elsewhere |
| 2. Catch the Humor | Graduated in latest in first in almost a year |
| 9. Robbielikeshim | Morning line fave attracts leading rider Bocachica |
RACE 4
| 4. Direct the Cat | Was dealing with minor issues when upset at 1-9 last out; if right, she wins here |
| 5. What’shername | Never worse than third in six career outings |
| 1. Petty Perfect | Petty homebred looks for breakthrough |
RACE 5
| 5. Diakonissa | McKee Memorial winner tries two turns for first time |
| 2. Boss Lady K P | Just missed in the McKee Memorial and looks to turn tables here |
| 10. Zip Start | Owns impressive two-turn victory |
RACE 6
| 4. No Change | Form a bit darkened by troubled recent trips but a threat to repeat in this event on best |
| 9. Social Chic | Good effort in the Gall and makes third start off the bench |
| 5. Teachintherelease | Gall winner was nowhere in three-turn follow-up but return to sprinting should be a plus |
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RACE 7
| 5. Hessica | Aims to become first to win three editions of the Cavada, arrives with two straight wins |
| 1. Barbers Point | Speedster couldn’t withstand Hessica last out, may face similar fate here |
| 6. Overnight Pow Wow | Valiant effort in the CT Oaks and followed that up with easy allowance win; should be part of what could be a lively pace |
RACE 8
| 9. Late in the Game | Added ground a plus for last year’s show horse in this event; should get a pace to run into |
| 7. Jubawithatwist | Easy three-turn win three back says this one should be a handful here |
| 3. Muad’dib | One-two-three finish puts this one past million-dollar mark |
RACE 9
| 2. Someday Is Today | Defending champ has never been worse than third in three tries at the trip |
| 10. Change the World | Even effort in Sadie Hawkins continued winless campaign |
| 1. Juba’s Parade | Morning line favorite won only three-turn try on the page |
RACE 10
| 5. Maggie’s Girl | Easily handled similar last out; talent’s always been there, and breakthrough stakes win in latest could presage more to come |
| 4. Bella Mela | Likely to head to the front |
| 1. Stryda | Best efforts put her right there; must break from inner post |
LATEST NEWS
rick be
12th Oct 20241.”Im The Director will be a factor but “Juba’s Heart”can get the big part.
2.”Penguin Power” can tower over fhese though “Pork Chop Pete” can compete.
3.You “Bet a Fortune” ,I’m hopping “Prime Shopping” will be popping.
rick be
12th Oct 20244.”Direct the Cat” won’t get you fat and “Ran Out of Trainer” can make you insaner or at least “Still Grumpy.
5.’m gonna say “Audible The Play” may waylay “Zip Start” for the big part.
6.I’ll stick with “Juba’s Hat Trick” and hope she gives a “Royal Pain” to “No Change”
rick be
12th Oct 20247.The “Barbers Point” to “Lucylou Who” to do it for you.
8.”Jubawithatwist”can take this if “Runaldo” doesn’t came up “Late in the Game” to tame.
9.I say “Someday is Today” can’t “Change the World” but the “Sky is Falling” will.
10.”Maggie’s Girl” will “Stryda” but “Mendys Honey”will get the money.