Charles Town

00:00

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 4f 110y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for SHE SPEAKS. She can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front, while Curb and April Clover are also respected.

Bobbi Two Steps

Jockey: Walter Cullum Trainer: Sherry Jackson Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 7-5132

Comment: Consistent lately; decent effort when 22-1 second in a claimer 48 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	112/5	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/2	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	83/10	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	139/10	-
05/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	43/10	-
14/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	15/2	-

Naughty Nan

Jockey: Darius Thorpe Trainer: Donald Barr Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 9-558

Comment: Last of eight over 5½f at Laurel Park (claimer) six weeks ago; workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	336/5	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	34/5	-
12/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	47/5	-
06/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	193/5	-
22/09/23	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	33/5	-
02/09/23	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/10	-

Unconscious Mind

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Russell Davis Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7-841

Comment: Claimed a second C&D win four weeks ago when successful by just under 2l; despite that Charles Town success, looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	43/5	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	119/10	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	374/5	-
27/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	153/5	-
12/07/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	111/10	-
21/06/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	292/5	-

Curb

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 8-121

Comment: Aiming for a third C&D win after her success here 50 days ago; has chalked up two wins from her last three; she has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	17/10	-
08/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	2/1	-
13/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	27/10	-

Sky Buy

Jockey: Gustavo Larrosa Trainer: Osborne Smith Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 52401

Comment: Returned to winning ways when dropped to this distance last Thursday in a claimer; easy enough to take on despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	281/10	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	21/1	-
09/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	46/5	-
16/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/1	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	78/5	-
16/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	53/5	-

Gone With The Wyn

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Vanessa Peltroche Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 53234

Comment: Admirably consistent and useful at this level; not disgraced when fourth in a claimer upped to 6½f four weeks ago; warrants respect if backing up last run and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	14/5	-
16/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	32/5	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/5	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	327/10	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	5/1	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	121/5	-

April Clover

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 2/73-6

Comment: Beaten a fair way when sixth last week (Parx) in a claimer; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; should go close as won't mind the drop in trip and she ran well in defeat two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	5/2	-
04/05/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-
19/03/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	18/5	-
17/11/23	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	33/20	-
13/09/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	79/10	-
19/08/23	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	23/5	-

She Speaks

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 55-777

Comment: Last of seven two weeks ago in an allowance race; runs in claiming company for the first time; has shown some ability on occasion and must be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	127/5	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	22/5	-
11/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	9/5	-
13/07/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	43/5	-
22/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	19/10	-
02/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	59/10	-

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Charles Town

00:32

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CATCH THE HUMOR can prove superior to his rivals. He has plenty of scope to improve and has won once over this C&D. Soul Catcher and Dorado must be on the shortlist.

Lord Of Cork

Jockey: Antonio Lopez Trainer: Ronald Sigler Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 343-9

Comment: Comfortably beaten into ninth in a stakes 13 days ago, behind Dorado; hit the bar in a stakes in October but a long time since his last win; now drops in class but passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	9 / 10	33/2	-
13/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	121/5	-
23/08/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	529/10	-
11/08/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	39/5	-
20/07/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	106/5	-
29/06/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	21/5	-

Catch The Humor

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Cynthia Mckee Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: /111-4

Comment: Remains far from exposed and has made an impressive start to his career with three wins from five starts; fair effort (beaten 5l) when dropped to 4½f 14 days ago in an allowance race; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	17/5	-
08/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/10	-
13/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	38/5	-
26/09/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	13/10	-
03/11/23	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	23/5	-

Soul Catcher

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 84-711

Comment: Bidding for hat-trick; four-time C&D winner, including last month when finishing ahead of five rivals (9-10); the Jeff Runco outfit is running hot currently; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
16/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	23/5	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	21/5	-
16/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	17/2	-
01/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	39/10	-
13/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	47/10	-

Espresso

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Keith Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 21199-

Comment: Winner of four races at this venue and won a stakes last April here; came home ninth, beaten 27l, in October upped to 1m1f in a stakes; layoff to overcome; not an obvious one despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	9 / 10	541/10	-
20/07/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	18/5	-
21/04/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	257/10	-
24/03/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	3/5	-
03/03/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	3/2	-
27/01/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-

Dorado

Jockey: Wesley Ho Trainer: Javier Contreras Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-1216

Comment: Achieved five wins at this venue; respectable effort (beaten 5½l) last month in a stakes; dropping in class now and definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	24/5	-
16/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	33/10	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	47/10	-
08/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	51/5	-

Logstradamus

Jockey: Grant Whitacre Trainer: Elizabeth Meehan Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 32-524

Comment: Not far behind Dorado when fourth in February in an allowance race; others more likely as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	31/5	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	29/5	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	149/10	-
16/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	66/5	-
26/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	62/5	-
05/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	109/10	-

Defiant Giant

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 32-541

Comment: Has won three times here; gained a just under 3l success here over 6½f (claimer) last Thursday, returning to winning ways; now up to allowance level so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	3/10	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	3/1	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	11/5	-
05/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	31/5	-
10/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	21/5	-
19/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	13/10	-

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Charles Town

01:02

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SOUPER FORTUNE looks set for a big run. He has a clear chance if excused an unimpressive latest run and is proven at the trip. Personable certainly isn't out of it.

Eye On The Candy

Jockey: Abnel Bocachica Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 38-58

Comment: Second favourite five weeks ago but failed to deliver when eighth at Penn National, managing to get across to lead from stall eight in a claimer; form has an up and down look to it; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; higher claiming tag here so up in class; this looks a fair heat so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	2/1	-
10/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	29/10	-
08/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	27/5	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	16/5	-
04/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	139/10	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	53/10	-

Welling

Jockey: Reshawn Latchman Trainer: Toschia Spriggs Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 4-37325

Comment: Behind Crown That Saint and Strive For Stride (runner-up and third) here (sloppy track) when beaten 25l (fifth of nine) last month in a claimer; has won four times over course and distance and classy performer in his prime; not discounted as lower claiming tag should make this easier and he finished third two runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	159/10	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	107/10	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	323/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	143/10	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	49/10	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	197/10	-

Personable

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Javier Contreras Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 551-44

Comment: Likes it here (six wins); not beaten too far when fourth of seven over 7f here (allowance optional claimer) 49 days ago; claiming value now drops to $5k; he shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	17/2	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	82/5	-
21/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	14/5	-
14/09/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	19/5	-
30/06/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	63/10	-
31/05/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	43/10	-

Crown That Saint

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 2-74312

Comment: Specialist here with three wins; finished ahead of two of these rivals (sloppy track) three weeks ago when a comfortably beaten runner-up in a claimer; claiming value rises from $4.5k last time; is not ruled out given he won a claimer two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	48/5	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	33/10	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	18/5	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	34/5	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	27/10	-

Practical Sense

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: -45735

Comment: Successful four times from 6f to 1m½f but could be at the extent of his ability; not disgraced in fifth (sloppy track) last month in a claimer; makes limited appeal as running in what looks to be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	97/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	211/10	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	28/1	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	147/10	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	37/10	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	101/5	-

Iceteca

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 31-11

Comment: Completed hat-trick last time out; successful by 3l to claim second C&D win last month; despite that Charles Town success, may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	47/5	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/5	-
27/11/24	Delta Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	23/10	-
14/11/24	Delta Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	2/1	-
24/08/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	65/2	-
27/07/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	343/5	-

My Slick Nick

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Linda Conn Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 9-00576

Comment: Recent form hardly the most inspiring and slumped a bit since winning a claimer at Charles Town last June; finished sixth, beaten 15l by Iceteca in a claimer (sloppy track) four weeks ago; little chance as this is competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	243/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	382/5	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	433/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	153/2	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	581/10	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	561/10	-

Souper Fortune

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 2-222P

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) in a starter allowance at Mahoning Valley when failing to finish six weeks ago; useful in this grade and successful eight times from 6f to 1m½f; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	P / 6	11/5	-
06/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	29/10	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	22/5	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	3/2	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/10	-
03/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-

Strive For Stride

Jockey: Orlando Bocachica Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6-24263

Comment: Likes it here (five wins); split Crown That Saint and Welling when third last month (sloppy track) upped to this trip in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	181/10	-
13/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	29/5	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/1	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	141/10	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	6/1	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	79/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Charles Town

01:32

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 4f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MAMA MARGE is always of interest at this distance and can rebound from a modest last run. Pistol Penny can give the selection most to think about.

Pour Me A Drink

Jockey: Javier Rivera Trainer: Miguel Ramos Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 233366

Comment: Found life tough when 13l back in sixth here over 6½f (claimer) a week ago; now down in class (in for $4.5k from $5k); others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	193/5	-
27/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	193/10	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/2	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	57/10	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	29/10	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	231/5	-

Sister Winnie

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Cynthia Mckee Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5-2763

Comment: Well held when third five weeks ago in a claimer; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	154/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	81/10	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	13/5	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/1	-
05/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	12/5	-
07/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-

Miss Argentina

Jockey: Gustavo Larrosa Trainer: Analia Gomez Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 14776

Comment: Been generally quiet since successful in a claimer at Charles Town three months ago; came home sixth, beaten 10l, in a claimer (sloppy track) three weeks ago; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	424/5	-
16/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	787/10	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	31/1	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	106/5	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	99/10	-

Another Fine Juba

Jockey: Abnel Bocachica Trainer: Wade Sanderson Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 3-4529

Comment: Failed to land a blow when ninth of ten in a claimer 48 days ago; calmer waters here (in for $4.5k, $5k tag last time); others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	207/10	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	23/10	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/5	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	61/10	-
09/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	39/10	-

Pistol Penny

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Tabitha Wilhelm Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-911

Comment: Improved form the last twice and on a hat-trick; successful by a short head to claim second C&D win 42 days ago; likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/5	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	298/5	-
13/12/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	1047/10	-
03/11/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	807/10	-
25/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	47/1	-

Mama Marge

Jockey: Juan Nunez Trainer: Javier Contreras Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6523-7

Comment: Disappointed backers when seventh over 6½f here (claimer, sloppy track) three months ago; useful at this level; class dropper as runs for a $5k tag here; strong contender as should benefit from return to this trip and has shown she can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	13/10	-
10/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	89/10	-
19/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/10	-
29/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	26/5	-
14/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	353/10	-
18/08/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	38/5	-

Lime Star

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Linda Conn Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 9-9788

Comment: Not always shown an awful lot since winning a claimer at Charles Town in August; comfortably beaten into eighth here over 7f (claimer) when behind two of these five weeks ago; little chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	293/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	771/10	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	197/5	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	79/1	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	483/10	-
09/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	189/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Charles Town

02:02

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 4f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MISS BEE BOP has to be the first name on the shortlist. She is a regular distance winner and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed.

Princess Margaret

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Michael Sandoval Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 2644

Comment: This is her grade; not disgraced when fourth in a claimer (sloppy track) three weeks ago; more than capable if on song so likely to be involved.

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	-

Mad Swann

Jockey: Orlando Bocachica Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 7-2633

Comment: Has an impressive record over course and distance (three wins from 19 runs); finished third of ten in a claimer (sloppy track) last month; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	27/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	52/5	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	24/5	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	37/10	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	9/1	-
23/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	9/5	-

Ghostly Squall

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Linda Dollinger-Stehr Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 246-56

Comment: Behind Shewearsstilettos in a claimer when last of six (sloppy track) three weeks ago; has an impressive record over course and distance (five wins from 26 runs); she has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	5/2	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	49/2	-
14/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	38/5	-
20/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	39/10	-
21/09/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	271/10	-
25/08/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	73/10	-

River Rewards Rvf

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Osborne Smith Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 77734

Comment: Tailed off 27 days ago (sloppy track) in an optional claimer; has won four times over course and distance but no longer appears to be improving; drops to a $5k tag from $10k; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	107/5	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	63/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	451/10	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	454/5	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	154/5	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	74/5	-

So Red The Rose

Jockey: James Adams Trainer: Keturah Letts Age/Wt: 9/8-1 F: 5-93876

Comment: Form could be levelling off; beaten sixth of seven here over 6½f (claimer, behind River Rewards Rvf) 42 days ago; claiming value now drops from $5k; easy enough to swerve as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	203/5	-
09/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	397/10	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	123/5	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	65/2	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	568/5	-
30/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	331/10	-

Tiz The Reason

Jockey: Javier Rivera Trainer: Keturah Letts Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 52-886

Comment: 17-time C&D winner but possible that there's no more in the locker; sixth beaten 11l last month in a claimer; passed over as now looks to be past her prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	24/1	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	2/1	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	29/5	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	33/10	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	37/5	-
01/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	79/10	-

Miss Bee Bop

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Michael Sandoval Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 62458

Comment: Last of eight in an allowance race (muddy track) a week ago upped to 7f; a prolific winner over this C&D; clear chance as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and she reverts to a trip sure to suit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	106/5	-
10/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	12/5	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	111/10	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	88/5	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	14/5	-
07/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	81/10	-

Shewearsstilettos

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 5-5163

Comment: Her tally of course-and-distance wins stands at three; not disgraced when third; closely matched with Ghostly Squall on that running back down to this trip (sloppy track) last month in a claimer; claiming tag rises from $4.5k last time; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	37/5	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	11/5	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/5	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	17/5	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	17/10	-
21/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	6/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Charles Town

02:32

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GRAN ANDREWS is a strong fancy. He likes to stalk the early speed and he knows how to get his head in front. Yo Vinnie and Ridiculous should also be in the hunt.

Bird King

Jockey: Jose Gave Mauricio Trainer: Jesus Rodriguez Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 77-

Comment: Held when seventh of 11 in a claimer at Turfway Park in December; form could be levelling off; returns from a break today; class riser as runs for a $10k tag here; makes limited appeal as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	136/25	-
29/06/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	2899/100	-
30/05/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	1551/100	-
12/05/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	513/50	-
20/04/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	433/25	-
31/03/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	7357/100	-

Summoning Denis

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 3-5641

Comment: Successful by three-quarters of a length to claim second C&D win 48 days ago; others appeal more as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	81/5	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	189/5	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	419/10	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	9/5	-
01/12/24	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	49/10	-

Bonded

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: August Martin Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 3-8

Comment: A while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023); finished last of eight in an optional claimer at Laurel Park last month; a lot on his plate here and others more appealing.

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	-

Yo Vinnie

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 4-481

Comment: Aiming for a third C&D win after his success here three weeks ago; Jeff Runco's runners are going great guns at the moment; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	4/5	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	97/10	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	47/10	-
05/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	28/5	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	159/10	-
01/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	73/10	-

Gran Andrews

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

Comment: His tally of C&D wins stands at seven; only narrowly beaten when third (went off 2-5) 28 days ago in an optional claimer; he's a serious player.

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	-

Ridiculous

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche Trainer: Vanessa Peltroche Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 52454

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten just under 5l in an allowance optional claimer a week ago; a eight-time course winner; has to be respected as recent performance was encouraging.

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	-

Money Room

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 34-43

Comment: Beaten narrowly (muddy track) at Mahoning Valley in February in a claimer; produced several respectable runs lately; claiming value now rises to $10k; concern he might not be fully tuned up so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	27/5	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	22/5	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	21/5	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
22/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-
27/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	3/1	-

Blameitonthefun

Jockey: Orlando Bocachica Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 16215

Comment: Has gained four wins over C&D; disappointed when fifth of seven over 1m at Mountaineer Park (starter allowance) on Sunday; a lot on his plate here and has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	9/10	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/10	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	72/5	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	29/10	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	166/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Charles Town

03:02

Runners: 13 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ZACHAMUNDO could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has won once over this C&D. Boundforabruisin, Gimmethatsugar and Dadsnumbronehelpr are also respected.

Dadsnumbronehelpr

Jockey: Gustavo Larrosa Trainer: Kristy Petty Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 315-

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Teachintherelease; respectable display to finish fifth, beaten 4½l in August (Colonial Downs) in a stakes; layoff to overcome; one to note with lower class a definite positive and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/08/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	178/5	-
20/07/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	31/10	-
04/07/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	27/10	-

This Juice B Loose

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Anthony Lucas Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 464-2

Comment: Had three of these behind last month when involved in the finish (dropped to 4½f) in an allowance race; can be in the mix if building on promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	71/10	-
24/11/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	8/1	-
12/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	131/10	-
22/09/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	57/10	-
30/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	46/5	-
03/08/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	161/5	-

Gimmethatsugar

Jockey: Wilfredo Santiago Trainer: Kristy Petty Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 4-32153

Comment: Finishing third was a good effort four weeks ago when splitting two of these rivals in an allowance race; no surprise to see him go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	89/10	-
09/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	36/5	-
16/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	28/5	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	26/5	-
07/12/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	15/2	-

Zachamundo

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 31

Comment: Won in emphatic fashion when registering his first success at the second time of asking 49 days ago upped to this trip in a maiden special weight; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 10	1/1	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	16/5	-

Going To Ombra

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 734321

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; got the job done in a maiden special weight by half a length (sloppy track) last month, getting off the mark at the seventh attempt; easy to oppose despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	16/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	32/5	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	27/5	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	55/2	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	191/10	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	99/10	-

Ghostly Leo

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: Kristy Gazzier Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 2-2125

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth of nine last month in an allowance race; a lot on his plate here and not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	5/2	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	3/2	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	4/5	-
30/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	279/10	-
21/07/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	31/10	-

Boundforabruisin

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Armonte Craig Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 41

Comment: Registered first success at the second time of asking in a maiden special weight six weeks ago, getting the job done by 4l; related to Stakes winner Castle Bound; needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 7	1/2	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	86/5	-

Direct Appeal

Jockey: Anthony Radcliffe Trainer: Frederick Clatterbuck Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 2-12632

Comment: Ran encouragingly when 2l runner-up with Gimmethatsugar and Ghostly Leo behind last month in an allowance race; has been fairly consistent this year.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	29/10	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	67/5	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	12/5	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	11/1	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	17/5	-
07/12/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	17/10	-

Show Time Allen

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche Trainer: Glenn Harrison Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 6-3279

Comment: Not the most consistent of horses lately; could not manage better than ninth (problems in the gate at the start) six weeks ago in an allowance race; hard enough to fancy as this is competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	79/10	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	13/10	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	5/2	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	121/10	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	513/10	-
07/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	933/10	-

Roommate Martin

Jockey: Antonio Lopez Trainer: Lawrence Perry Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 4142-

Comment: Consistent performer; went close when second in an allowance race in November on debut for this trainer; returns from a layoff here; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	413/5	-
21/07/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	83/10	-
08/06/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	42/1	-
17/05/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	39/5	-
30/03/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	663/10	-

Manny Too

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: David Rose Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 2215-3

Comment: Split a number of these rivals over 4½f here (allowance race) when beaten 7l into third at 14-1 14 days ago; tackling an extra 2f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	73/5	-
08/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	15/1	-
04/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
13/09/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	107/10	-
10/08/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	61/1	-
20/07/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	81/2	-

Connect The Dots

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-214

Comment: Split a number of these rivals over 4½f here (allowance race) when fourth of nine last month; stepped up on his last two starts; up in distance by an extra 2f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	42/5	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	4/5	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	49/10	-
07/12/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	33/5	-
16/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	33/10	-

Ray Of Sunshine

Jockey: Juan Nunez Trainer: Javier Contreras Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: -15

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 9l in fifth) when behind This Juice B Loose, Manny Too, and Connect The Dots last month in an allowance race; tackling an extra 2f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F		-	5 / 9	21/5	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 8	1/1	-

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Charles Town

03:32

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 4f 110y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MOON ROX likes to stalk the early speed and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings. Enriqueta and Blushing Kayla are also respected.

Luna Mary

Jockey: Alexis Jr Rios Conde Trainer: Angelo Jackson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7559

Comment: Still searching for first win after four tries; behind Tina's Back here over 6½f (maiden claimer) six weeks ago when last of nine on debut for this trainer; tag drops from $10k to $7.5k here; hard enough to fancy as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	143/5	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/10	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	33/10	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	111/10	-

Moon Rox

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Javier Contreras Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-367

Comment: Only finished seventh of ten despite odds of 7-5 in a maiden claimer (problems in the gate at the start) splitting Runaway Gold, Tina's Back and Enriqueta four weeks ago; moves down to an easier grade (in for $7.5k); can make a decent bid as shown some ability on occasion and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	7/5	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	37/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	3/1	-
05/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	7/1	-

Runaway Gold

Jockey: Darius Thorpe Trainer: Joseph Stehr Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7423

Comment: Finished ahead of five of these last month when going close (sent off 20-1) in a maiden claimer; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $7.5k); enters calculations as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	21/1	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	77/10	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	79/10	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	369/10	-
07/12/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	467/10	-
05/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	233/10	-

Vieste

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 5-2427

Comment: Seventh beaten 10l in a maiden claimer separating re-opposing rivals Unbridled Chopt and Carmelized in a similar race five weeks ago upped to 6½f; no longer appears to be improving and winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 34; facing a testing assignment and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	123/10	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	47/5	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	61/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	219/10	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	181/10	-
01/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	289/5	-

Modest Kay

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Analia Gomez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 97

Comment: Finished just behind Enriqueta when seventh in a maiden claimer two weeks ago upped to 7f; hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 9	297/5	-
03/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	9 / 10	75/2	-

Tina's Back

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Anthony Lucas Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -3544

Comment: Recent efforts have generally been solid; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at nine; split a number of these rivals (dropped to this trip) 29 days ago in a maiden claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $7.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	13/1	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	6/1	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	72/5	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	147/10	-
26/07/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	106/5	-
30/06/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	433/10	-

Unbridled Chopt

Jockey: Julio Jorge Trainer: Victor Espinosa Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-732

Comment: Had two of these rivals behind her in a maiden claimer 36 days ago putting in a solid effort to finish second upped to 6½f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	52/5	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	12/1	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	49/1	-
07/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	196/5	-

Blushing Kayla

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 645-

Comment: This now her fourth attempt to get off the mark; finished fifth in September albeit only beaten just over 5l in a maiden special weight; back from an absence here; now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time so definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	17/5	-
16/08/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	11/5	-
20/07/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	39/10	-

Mi Catrina

Jockey: Javier Rivera Trainer: Miguel Ramos Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 8-6369

Comment: First-time blinkers had no impact here over 6½f (maiden claimer) when beaten 22l on debut outing for new trainer last month; without a win in six attempts although has finished third; notable rider booked; tag has been dropped to $7k; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	107/2	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	11/2	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/5	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	46/5	-
07/12/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	187/10	-
07/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	99/10	-

Enriqueta

Jockey: Gustavo Larrosa Trainer: Analia Gomez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 855

Comment: Held in fifth over 7f here (maiden claimer) last month; can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	21/2	-
03/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	143/10	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	119/2	-

Pretty Castle

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Kevin Boykins Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 664844

Comment: Finished just behind Carmelized when fourth in a maiden claimer on Saturday; has hit the frame in several recent runs; perhaps looks to have to reached her ceiling; in for a $7.5k tag so up in class ($5k last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	142/5	-
17/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	193/5	-
03/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	544/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	414/5	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	487/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	553/10	-

Carmelized

Jockey: Gustavo Larrosa Trainer: William Lewis Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 4-583

Comment: Ran a solid race finishing third in a maiden claimer when dropped back to this distance on Saturday; hasn't been able to quite get her neck in front and yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 20; claiming value now rises to $7.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	52/5	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	499/10	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	17/2	-
21/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	11/10	-
06/10/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	69/10	-
17/08/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	29/10	-

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