Charles Town

00:00 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 4f 110y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: JUBA'S HEART gets a firm vote. He has got a win to his name and has won once over this C&D, while Irish Wizard and Bold Rock are also shortlisted.

1st	6. Bold Rock	10/3
2nd	1. Juba's Heart Fav	13/8
3rd	3. Shuffle	16/1

Favourite

13/8

Juba's Heart

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 135-36

13/8

Comment: Not beaten that far in sixth (9l) last month in an allowance race; first attempt at a claimer; warrants plenty of respect as shown he can win fairly recently and his jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	18/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	17/10	-
12/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	104/5	-
22/09/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	13/1	-
10/08/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	4/5	-
20/07/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	37/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Swiped The Castle

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Angelo Jackson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 37-7

9/4

Comment: Finished just behind Juba's Heart when seventh last month in an allowance race; first run in claiming company; can give it a good shot if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	31/5	-
22/06/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	17/5	-
02/06/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	341/10	-
02/05/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	29/5	-
04/01/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
03/12/23	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	137/10	-

Bold Rock

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: III Ollie Figgins, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 62344

10/3

Comment: Only once has he got into the winners' enclosure; wasn't beaten that far when fourth (beaten just under 5l, dropped back to this trip) last month in an allowance race; Angel Cruz a noteworthy booking; if he is able to build on his most recent effort then has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	79/2	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	61/10	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	9/2	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	8/1	-
24/11/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	127/10	-

Irish Wizard

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 133-5

9/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in an allowance race when beaten 7l in fifth six weeks ago; first attempt in claiming company; should be in the mix if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	17/5	-
22/06/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	7/1	-
01/06/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	441/10	-
10/05/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
19/04/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	19/5	-
04/01/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	37/10	-

Wishful Thoughts

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Javier Contreras Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-7385

14/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth in a claimer 27 days ago; higher claiming tag here so up in class; his best form stacks up so hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	3/2	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	8/1	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	19/5	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	8/5	-
30/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-
17/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	3/10	-

Shuffle

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Jean Rofe Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 21-873

16/1

Comment: Bounced back from two poor shows (split Sapphirus and Wishful Thoughts) when a close-up third last month in a claimer; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	103/2	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	45/1	-
08/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	32/5	-
18/10/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	63/10	-
16/08/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	521/10	-

Sapphirus

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Jean Rofe Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 6-7122

20/1

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; ran well when beaten half a length last month where he had two of these rivals behind in a claimer; now moved up in the grades (in for $15k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	48/5	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	149/10	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/2	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	243/10	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	92/5	-
27/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	169/10	-

Charles Town

00:30 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 4f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SHERUNSTHISTOWN is a strong pick. She enjoyed a good run last time and has won over this C&D, while Sweetcatherinerose represents a threat.

1st	4. Molly Factor Fav	15/8
2nd	3. Champagne Please 2nd Fav	5/2
3rd	6. Sherunsthistown	9/1

Favourite

15/8

Molly Factor

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Manolo Mangual Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-4623

15/8

Comment: Normally pretty consistent; fair effort (beaten just over 3l) when close behind Champagne Please in an allowance race last month; should go close if duplicating the form of her most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	12/5	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	151/10	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	69/5	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	9/2	-
26/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	9/10	-
15/09/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	34/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Champagne Please

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Ryan Gillespie Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 83-242

5/2

Comment: Ran a good race in defeat when a close second 28 days ago in an allowance race; recent efforts have generally been solid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	21/2	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	11/1	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	33/5	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	58/5	-
22/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	461/10	-
27/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	214/5	-

Amalfi Sunset

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 341

4/1

Comment: Opened account at the third time of asking when winning with a bit to spare (sloppy track) on first run for this trainer in a maiden special weight last month; should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
06/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	2/1	-
03/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-

Sweetcatherinerose

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: Michael Sterling Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 3725-

6/1

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (3½l) six months ago at Laurel Park in a claimer; has had some time off; switching to dirt for the first time; ought to be competitive on the pick of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	26/5	-
29/08/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
13/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	341/10	-
18/07/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	16/5	-
26/06/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
11/06/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	29/10	-

Sherunsthistown

Jockey: Gustavo Larrosa Trainer: Michael Sterling Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 1-342

9/1

Comment: Not beaten far in an allowance race last month; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	79/10	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	171/10	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	9/1	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
17/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	31/10	-

Take Wings

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2-2631

12/1

Comment: Improved form the last twice; narrow winner of a maiden special weight, breaking her duck at the eighth time of asking (sloppy track) last month; others have more pressing claims despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	99/10	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	133/100	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	567/100	-
20/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	149/25	-
23/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/5	-

Golden Style

Jockey: Darius Thorpe Trainer: Flint Stites Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 64-16

16/1

Comment: Just her fifth outing so still early days; beaten 12l (sixth) at Penn National 49 days ago in an allowance race; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	501/10	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	5/1	-
13/12/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	165/2	-
14/11/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	46/5	-

Charles Town

00:57 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 4f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TALBOT HEIRLOOM is a strong pick. She likes to stalk the early speed and is taken to confirm the placings after she had Beautiful Town behind latest.

1st	4. Arditamente 2nd Fav	6/1
2nd	7. Double Spirit	12/1
3rd	10. Talbot Heirloom Fav	8/15

Favourite

8/15

Talbot Heirloom

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Kristy Gazzier Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 4976-2

8/15

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; near miss when favourite here over 6½f (maiden special weight) finished just ahead of Beautiful Town (sloppy track) last month on debut for this trainer; running on dirt for the first time; very interesting as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	1/1	-
14/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	29/20	-
16/11/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	229/20	-
26/10/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	41/2	-
28/09/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	89/20	-
31/08/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	91/20	-

2nd Favourite

6/1

Arditamente

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Gregory Viands Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 0-

6/1

Comment: Beaten on her debut at Keeneland (wearing blinkers) at 11-1 six months ago; related to Stakes winner Thunders Rocknroll; returns from a layoff; shown nothing in trackwork so far and must step up if she is to threaten here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	11 / 12	1133/100	-

Irish Delight

Jockey: Wesley Ho Trainer: Russell Davis Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 3

15/2

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on her debut (85-40) six weeks ago over C&D; in with a shout if giving a more streetwise showing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 6	21/10	-

Mamawasagogogirl

Jockey: Reshawn Latchman Trainer: Cynthia Mckee Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 6-

15/2

Comment: Came home sixth over this distance on her debut when not far behind Beautiful Town at 7-2 in September; returns from a layoff; a likely player now that she knows a little more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	18/5	-

Double Spirit

Jockey: Darius Thorpe Trainer: Christopher Keller Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 23-562

12/1

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; comfortably beaten finishing second in a maiden special weight with Irish Delight and Beautiful Town behind 40 days ago; likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	63/10	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	97/10	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	6/1	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	7/5	-
17/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
26/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	59/10	-

Serenade Me

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Ryan Gillespie Age/Wt: 3/8-10

16/1

Comment: Makes first racecourse appearance; related to Sir Rick (winner from 5f up to 1m½f); faces fairly tall order so she could be one for another day.

Fox Fifty Eight

Jockey: Gustavo Larrosa Trainer: Glenn Harrison Age/Wt: 3/8-10

25/1

Comment: This daughter of Gunnevera is running for the first time; sibling of Thorn Crown (5½f winner); faces a demanding debut and the betting may be the best guide.

Beautiful Town

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Christopher Keller Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 46-746

33/1

Comment: Finished behind Talbot Heirloom in a maiden special weight when beaten 17l (sixth of seven, sloppy track) last month upped to 6½f; still looking to open her account after five runs; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	238/5	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	87/10	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	297/10	-
22/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	89/10	-
15/09/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	151/10	-

Quiet Luxury

Jockey: Orlando Bocachica Trainer: Kelton Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-10

Comment: Sire a rich source of sprint winners; first racecourse start; market may guide on this one with a decent standard to aim on her first attempt.

Next Agenda

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: -5553

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; solid effort in defeat to finish third after going off 16-1 in a maiden claimer upped to 7f last week; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; this looks tougher but is of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	16/1	-
06/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	61/10	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	269/20	-
23/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	157/50	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	793/100	-

Charles Town

01:25 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 4f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MISSIONARY looks the one to back. He likes to stalk the early speed and ran with credit last time. Take Your Time and Juba Bound could also have a say.

1st	6. Missionsninetynine 2nd Fav	9/4
2nd	1. Evanesco	8/1
3rd	5. Take Your Time	5/1

Favourite

13/8

Juba Bound

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Michelle Knoblauch Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 3-5683

13/8

Comment: A prolific winner over this C&D; not beaten too far (2l) in a claimer (sloppy track) last month; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	189/5	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	77/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	91/10	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	108/5	-
24/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Missionsninetynine

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 28823

9/4

Comment: One-time useful operator and specialist here with 12 wins; well held third of eight in a claimer a week ago; stable going well a plus; ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	177/10	-
20/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	29/5	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	10/1	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	3/2	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	28/5	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-

Estrella Fugaz

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche Trainer: Vanessa Peltroche Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 36311

4/1

Comment: C&D record of four wins from 22 starts boosted last time; seeking a hat-trick today; cannot be ignored as despite being up in class he appears to be in good form and his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	18/5	-
13/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	489/10	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	239/10	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	179/10	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	43/2	-

Take Your Time

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Lela Hanagan Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1-22536

5/1

Comment: Split Evanesco and Rocking To Home in a claimer (stumbled at the start) last month; has a good record at this venue, including three course-and-distance wins and has maintained his consistent level of form; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	17/5	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	123/5	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4/1	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	67/10	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-

Evanesco

Jockey: Juan Nunez Trainer: Tabitha Wilhelm Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 42-152

8/1

Comment: A prolific winner over this C&D; gave good account to finish second last month where he had two of these rivals behind in a claimer; tag unaltered from last time ($5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	117/10	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	33/10	-
16/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	83/10	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	13/5	-
14/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	173/5	-
31/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	31/10	-

Talking Teddy

Jockey: Javier Rivera Trainer: Keturah Letts Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 4-88

33/1

Comment: Behind Estrella Fugaz when finishing last in a claimer 14 days ago; has gained three wins over course and distance but struggled a bit since winning a claimer at Charles Town in July; claiming tag now upped from $4k; others more appealing as this could be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	45/2	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	53/10	-
30/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	44/5	-
29/09/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	27/10	-
16/08/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	81/5	-
11/07/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/10	-

Rocking To Home

Jockey: James Adams Trainer: Keturah Letts Age/Wt: 6/8-1 F: 46-6B8

40/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing eighth of nine in a claimer last month; no longer appears to be improving and struggled a bit since winning a claimer at Charles Town in October; this is the only ride on the card for James Adams; a lot on his plate as found this claiming level has been beyond him recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	294/5	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	B / 9	429/10	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	307/5	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	60/1	-
15/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	95/2	-
30/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	397/10	-

Missionary

Jockey: Anthony Radcliffe Trainer: Michelle Knoblauch Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 8-7432

Comment: A prolific C&D winner; finishing runner-up was a good effort upped to 6½f (sloppy track) three weeks ago in a claimer; can have a big say as won't mind the drop in trip and his latest run was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	28/5	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/2	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	231/10	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	11/2	-
24/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	17/10	-

Charles Town

01:53 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: PINK DINGHY is a firm choice. He has won once over this C&D and was not helped by trouble in running last time, while No Love For Juba rates the main danger.

1st	4. Pink Dinghy	7/2
2nd	3. No Love For Juba Fav	6/4
3rd	1. Rip Thorn	20/1

Favourite

6/4

No Love For Juba

Jockey: Reshawn Latchman Trainer: Toschia Spriggs Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 74742

6/4

Comment: Good C&D record; fair second of eight in a claimer (sloppy track) last month; can be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	281/10	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	81/5	-
16/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	81/5	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	64/5	-
20/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	42/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Hurricane Alert

Jockey: Orlando Bocachica Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 14222

9/4

Comment: Winner of five races at this venue; ahead of Direct The Show and Pink Dinghy when second (beaten 7l) last month dropped back in distance (sloppy track) in an optional claimer; looks likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	37/10	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	173/10	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	6/1	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	12/1	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	82/5	-

Pink Dinghy

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Javier Contreras Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5-314

7/2

Comment: Could not manage better than fourth (sloppy track) last month in an optional claimer; achieved six wins at this venue; a leading contender as his last run (after a break) should have set him up nicely for this and he didn't get much luck in running last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	3/1	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	13/1	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	37/10	-
21/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
12/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	12/5	-

Direct The Show

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Mark Shanley Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4-14413

8/1

Comment: Recent runs have been consistent and winner of five races at this venue; not beaten too far when third of six in an optional claimer (sloppy track, split Hurricane Alert and Pink Dinghy) 21 days ago upped to 6½f; likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/5	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	33/10	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	161/5	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	9/5	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	37/10	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	16/5	-

Stormin Rocket

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Lewis Craig Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 23-93

9/1

Comment: Third, beaten 1½l by Pink Dinghy in a claimer in February; specialist here with four wins but hasn't won for a while; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	59/5	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	25/2	-
12/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	17/2	-
10/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	87/5	-
17/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	123/10	-
28/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	223/10	-

Rip Thorn

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche Trainer: Timothy Collins Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 1153-

20/1

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 12-46) and one-time useful performer; not disgraced when third in December (Mountaineer Park) in an allowance optional claimer; returns from a break today; entitled to respect as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag - goes well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
04/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	16/5	-
15/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
01/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	39/10	-
19/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/2	-
02/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-

Harpersgonefishing

Jockey: Javier Rivera Trainer: Linda Dollinger-Stehr Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 166-46

33/1

Comment: Hasn't really fired since his success in a claimer at Mountaineer Park in October; could not manage better than sixth last month in a claimer; this looks a fair heat so he looks up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	583/10	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	226/5	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	44/1	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	137/10	-
16/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	89/5	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	174/5	-

Tobi Wan Kenobi

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Cliff Robbins Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 655/89

Comment: Last of nine over 6½f here (claimer, sloppy track) last month; claiming tag rises to $10k here; not a betting proposition given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	211/5	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	401/10	-
12/12/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	103/5	-
06/12/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	10/1	-
08/11/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	51/5	-
31/10/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	5/1	-

Charles Town

02:21 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GRAN ANDREWS is a strong fancy. He is a 12-time winner at this track and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings.

1st	10. Ozone Fav	10/11
2nd	6. Remembering Wilbur	14/1
3rd	4. Cajun Joe	10/1

Favourite

10/11

Ozone

Jockey: Juan Nunez Trainer: Mike Butts Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 712-22

10/11

Comment: Course specialist who has won three times here and normally pretty consistent; beaten narrowly behind Gabriel's Wing last month in an optional claimer; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	14/5	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	5/1	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	22/5	-
27/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	147/5	-
15/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	59/10	-
11/08/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	17/2	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Gabriel's Wing

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche Trainer: III Ollie Figgins, Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7-71711

5/2

Comment: Caused a surprise when scoring at 20-1 in an optional claimer 27 days ago; out to complete a hat-trick and specialist here with six wins; can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	209/10	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	37/5	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	41/10	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	1/1	-
12/01/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	129/10	-
21/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	52/5	-

Mon Gateau

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 121

9/2

Comment: Claimed third C&D win last time when successful at 17-2; concern he might not be fully tuned up so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/2	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/1	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	26/5	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	101/10	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	18/5	-
03/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1/1	-

Cajun Joe

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Manolo Mangual Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 64-331

10/1

Comment: A surprise scorer at 18-1 over 4½f here (allowance race) 40 days ago; has won four of 22 career starts; tackling an extra 2f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	86/5	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	33/2	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	92/5	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	189/10	-
22/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	59/5	-
11/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	37/5	-

Remembering Wilbur

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 311-

14/1

Comment: Wins-runs record of 9-33 and bidding for a hat-trick; managed to get on the lead from his wide berth in a starter allowance last June at Laurel Park upped to 1m1f; returning from a layoff here; he has won after a layoff in the past and should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/24	Laurel Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	52/5	-
30/05/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	66/5	-
24/02/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/2	-
14/01/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	3/2	-
29/12/23	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	41/10	-
10/12/23	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-

Resist The Devil

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Gregory Viands Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 10-853

20/1

Comment: Has managed ten wins from 33 career runs; didn't run badly when 28-1 third in a starter allowance at Turfway Park five weeks ago; his best looks to be behind him and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	577/20	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	113/20	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	579/50	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	801/100	-
22/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
07/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-

Ridiculous

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Vanessa Peltroche Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 352454

Comment: Fourth, not beaten that far (33-1) over 1m½f here (allowance optional claimer) a week ago; has a C&D record of three wins from eight starts; recent effort was creditable so ought to be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	349/10	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	23/1	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	119/10	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	151/5	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	63/5	-
12/01/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	174/5	-

Steal The Cash

Jockey: Alexis Rios Conde Trainer: Andrea Covello Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: /80-6

Comment: Held in sixth in a claimer when back to 4½f (muddy track) on Friday; a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023) and largely not been running well; this is competitive and he looks up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	379/10	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	341/5	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	639/10	-
03/09/23	Timonium / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	64/1	-
01/07/23	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	827/10	-
11/06/23	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	253/10	-

Gran Andrews

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 1-113

Comment: Better than this level in his pomp and specialist here with 12 wins; third, beaten 1½l, when favourite over 7f here (optional claimer) four weeks ago; a major contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	2/5	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/10	-
12/01/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	1/5	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	6/5	-
10/10/24	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-

Bonded

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: August Martin Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 83-8

Comment: Finished last of eight in an optional claimer at Laurel Park four weeks ago; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023); easy enough to take on given the strong opposition here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	468/5	-
19/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	103/5	-
05/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	1001/10	-
24/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	243/10	-
04/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	101/5	-
18/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	121/5	-

Charles Town

02:49

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PLAY IT LOUD can prove superior to his rivals. He was behind Hammer latest but can now overturn placings and has a healthy career strike-rate.

Hammer

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Kristy Gazzier Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: -5110

Comment: Multiple course winner; finished last of ten over 1m at Laurel Park (stakes, problems in the gate at the start) two weeks ago; concerns about him getting away on terms so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	115/1	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	42/5	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	321/10	-
05/07/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	58/5	-
19/05/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	63/10	-

Motivating

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 32-65

Comment: Comfortably beaten into fifth in an allowance optional claimer two months ago; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/5	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	63/5	-
07/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	109/10	-
18/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	117/10	-
23/08/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	58/5	-
27/07/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	51/10	-

Lord Of Mischief

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 31-141

Comment: Landed a narrow success in an allowance optional claimer (sloppy track, Mahoning Valley) last month; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-17); can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	37/10	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	5/2	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/1	-
12/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	31/10	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-

Play It Loud

Jockey: Reshawn Latchman Trainer: Cynthia Mckee Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 11-232

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a fourth career win) and producing consistent form; behind Hammer in an allowance optional claimer when involved in the finish two months ago; has a good record when fresh and holds leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
16/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/10	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	6/1	-
02/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	24/5	-
13/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	5/1	-
05/04/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	143/10	-

Improbable Journey

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Cynthia Mckee Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 854-61

Comment: Had something to spare at the finish when winning in a claimer (sloppy track) last month, ending losing run; now up to allowance level so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
16/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	19/10	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	44/25	-
09/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	319/50	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	12/5	-
16/06/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	239/100	-

Little Roo Roo

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 4346

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 9l in sixth) five weeks ago in an allowance race; specialist here with ten wins; others appeal more as a few rivals look in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	191/10	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	62/5	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	7/2	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	73/10	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	83/10	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	4/1	-

Rainy Skies

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Kieron Magee Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 16334-

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 12l into fourth) when close behind Motivating in November in an allowance optional claimer; successful three times from ten career runs; back from an absence here; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	28/5	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	7/2	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	29/5	-
11/08/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	91/10	-
19/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
08/07/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	16/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Charles Town

03:17

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HERE'S A QUARTER is hard to look beyond. She can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and has won three times at this venue previously, while Jumpin Jack Brass, Cut Him Loose and Minime should also be on the premises.

Minime

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 28-33

Comment: Managed just one success in her career to date; not beaten too far (4l) at Mahoning Valley over 5½f (claimer) two months ago; in with a shout as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and her latest effort was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	53/10	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	16/5	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	119/10	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	16/5	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	70/1	-
06/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	4/1	-

Princess Margaret

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Michael Sandoval Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 12644

Comment: She meets the required standard ability wise; knocking at the door recently; not disgraced in fourth (sloppy track) 21 days ago in a claimer; tag unaltered from last time ($5k); up in distance by an extra 2½f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	69/10	-
09/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	69/10	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	28/5	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/5	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/1	-
07/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	803/10	-

Cut Him Loose

Jockey: Anthony Radcliffe Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 832-11

Comment: Bidding for hat-trick and specialist here with four wins; narrow scorer in a claimer six weeks ago; Jeff Runco's runners are going great guns at the moment; has a reasonable shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	14/5	-
05/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	27/10	-
15/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	6/1	-
25/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	171/5	-
22/08/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-

Here's A Quarter

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Stephen Murdock Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 1-22156

Comment: Managed two wins in her last six outings; she meets the required standard ability wise; not disgraced in sixth in an allowance race last month; a major contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	48/5	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	1/2	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/2	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	12/5	-

Mitole Candy

Jockey: Alexis Jr Rios Conde Trainer: Jamie Collyer Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 24244

Comment: She can be competitive at this level; not beaten too far when fourth here in a claimer 26 days ago; now down in class (in for $5k from $10k); deserves respect if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	79/10	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	31/2	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/5	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	19/10	-
05/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-

Jumpin Jack Brass

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 7-6641

Comment: Ended losing run when winning by just under 2l six weeks ago in a claimer; on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/1	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	53/5	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	347/10	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	37/5	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	167/10	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	1/2	-

In Retrospect

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 413786

Comment: Respectable effort to finish sixth, beaten just over 3l last month in a claimer; tag drops from $5k to $4.5k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	633/10	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	222/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	14/1	-
09/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	124/5	-
15/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	2/1	-

Whale Of A Time

Jockey: Juan Nunez Trainer: Javier Contreras Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 5-U568

Comment: Not far behind Princess Margaret when eighth over 4½f here (claimer, sloppy track) last month; may not have any more improvement left and hasn't won for a while; a lot on her plate here and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	119/10	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	9/2	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	79/10	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	U / 7	22/5	-
23/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	74/5	-
09/02/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	46/5	-

Just Have Faith

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: M Boggs Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 4-34541

Comment: Snapped losing streak last week in a claimer; despite that Charles Town success, there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	137/5	-
27/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	10/1	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	19/5	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	127/10	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	18/1	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	37/2	-

Global Empress

Jockey: Larry Reynolds Trainer: Lee Couchenour Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 33605-

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 9l in fifth) in October in a claimer; may not have any more improvement left; in for a $5k tag here, up from $4.5k last time; a big ask; has struggled returning from a break in the past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	473/10	-
15/08/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	444/5	-
05/07/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	53/5	-
24/05/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/5	-
11/04/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	53/2	-
21/03/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	73/10	-

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