Charles Town

00:00

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

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: STELLARS IN CHARGE is a confident pick. He finished ahead of Drew d'Oro, Claw and Imperial King when last seen and has won three times over this C&D.

Gabriel Seven

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Keturah Letts Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 313754

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 6l, finishing fourth of six (sloppy track) last month in a claimer; specialist here with three wins; this looks a fair heat so looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	21/5	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	69/10	-
16/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	63/10	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	31/2	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	29/10	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	29/10	-

Tizafastbullet

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche Trainer: David Walters Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 437212

Comment: His tally of course-and-distance wins stands at four; good effort when just under 3l runner-up in a claimer (sloppy track, had Claw and Drew d'Oro behind) five weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/10	-
15/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	67/10	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	59/5	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	62/5	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	47/10	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	97/10	-

Imperial King

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Manolo Mangual Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 257615

Comment: Respectable effort (beaten just over 3l) when behind Stellars In Charge, Drew d'Oro, and Claw last month in a claimer; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 12-51); likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	7/5	-
30/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-
15/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	11/2	-
12/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	61/10	-
20/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	7/10	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	12/5	-

Claw

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Michael Sandoval Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 612434

Comment: Respectable fourth when separating a number of reopposing rivals last month in a claimer; string of consistent efforts of late; others are preferred as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	41/2	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	63/2	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	98/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	113/10	-

Starlite Walker

Jockey: Juan Nunez Trainer: Joan Reynolds Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 1371-

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 6-28) and smart performer at one stage; gained a 2½l success in a claimer in November on debut for this trainer; returns from a break here; should not be far away as he has won after a similar break before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	43/10	-
20/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	13/10	-
11/08/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	14/5	-
17/07/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
28/06/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/10	-
23/05/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	3/5	-

Drew D'oro

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 131153

Comment: Solid run when third in a claimer 21 days ago; record over this C&D is four wins from ten runs.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	23/5	-
12/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-

Stellars In Charge

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 12872

Comment: Finished a decent second of six three weeks ago when ahead of several of these rivals in a claimer; has an impressive C&D record (three wins from nine runs); the yard is going well; very interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	71/10	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	8/5	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	26/5	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-
12/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	18/5	-

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Charles Town

00:30

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 4f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GOLDEN KEY is a confident pick. He is taken to confirm placings with Rocket Appeal, Evanesco and Direct The Show and has been a winner over this C&D.

Direct The Show

Jockey: Elias Peltroche Trainer: Mark Shanley Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 413765

Comment: Behind Golden Key when fifth last month dropped down to this trip in an optional claimer; his tally of course-and-distance wins stands at five and is a multiple winner this year; this looks a decent race so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	109/10	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	207/10	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	63/10	-
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	-

Evanesco

Jockey: Juan Nunez Trainer: Tabitha Wilhelm Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 152234

Comment: Running consistently and good course-and-distance record (three wins); creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten just under 5l when behind the reopposing Golden Key three weeks ago in an optional claimer; meeting some horses in good form and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	71/5	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/2	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/2	-
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	-

Cedar Runs Fiber

Jockey: Anthony Radcliffe Trainer: Kevin Boykins Age/Wt: 4/8-3 F: 696856

Comment: Subpar since successful in an allowance race at Charles Town in February and failed to offer a great deal of encouragement in recent outings; finished last, beaten 9l by Golden Key 21 days ago in an optional claimer; a lot on his plate here and this looks an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	238/5	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	157/5	-
27/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	175/2	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	889/10	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	811/10	-
16/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	114/5	-

Amidships

Jockey: Walter Cullum Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 246-75

Comment: Finished fifth beaten 2½l three months ago in an allowance optional claimer; performed at a higher level than this in his peak and a multiple C&D winner; Walter Cullum here for one ride; needs considering as latest run was an encouraging one and the stable is in rude health.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	19/1	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	15/1	-
14/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	73/10	-
13/07/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	159/10	-
21/06/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	5/2	-
20/04/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	61/10	-

No Love For Juba

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Toschia Spriggs Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2412

Comment: Winner of seven races at this venue and producing consistent form; just denied last month in an optional claimer; ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	6/5	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	22/5	-
25/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	55/2	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/5	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	281/10	-

Rocket Appeal

Jockey: Reshawn Latchman Trainer: Toschia Spriggs Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 58143

Comment: Bumped at the start in an optional claimer when behind the reopposing Golden Key 21 days ago; a multiple C&D winner and string of consistent efforts of late; looks likely to go well as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/2	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	109/10	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	21/10	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	488/5	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	31/10	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	131/10	-

Golden Key

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 156251

Comment: Useful in his prime; C&D record of 13 wins from 39 starts boosted last time; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	116/5	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/10	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/2	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	5/2	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/5	-

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Charles Town

00:57

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HEART OF GOLD is strongly fancied to come out on top. He is taken to reverse placings with those he reopposes and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him. Candy Man Martin and Big Momma's Boy can't be ruled out either.

Birch Bay

Jockey: Elias Peltroche Trainer: M Boggs Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 97

Comment: Unable to land a blow when seventh of ten in a maiden special weight three weeks ago; few miles on the clock with this his third race; runs in claiming company for the first time; down in class to a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	79/5	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 10	63/10	-

Blaze For Daze

Jockey: Alexis Rios Conde Trainer: Alfred Scott Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 886969

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature but recent form leaves something to be desired; last of nine when close behind Crush 'n Run in a maiden claimer last month; up in distance by an extra 2f here; now a lower claiming tag ($7.5k from $12.5k) so down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	397/10	-
29/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	113/10	-
11/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	70/1	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	141/10	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	256/5	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	247/10	-

Crush 'n Run

Jockey: Anthony Mawing Trainer: William Lewis Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 65-778

Comment: Grade looks suitable; finished eighth, beaten a fair way two weeks ago back down to 4½f in a maiden claimer; covers an extra 2f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	399/10	-
22/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	779/10	-
29/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	47/5	-
13/04/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	52/5	-
06/04/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	777/10	-
09/03/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	143/10	-

Majestic Sunday

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: William Straughn Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7-

Comment: Finished seventh last August on his debut albeit only beaten 8l running here over 4½f; runs in claiming company for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	553/10	-

Heart Of Gold

Jockey: Juan Nunez Trainer: Javier Contreras Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 73737

Comment: Split a number of these rivals when not living up to expectations last month in a maiden claimer; has displayed improved form on last two starts; a leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	7/10	-
18/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	123/10	-
16/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
12/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	36/5	-

The Coldest One

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 778709

Comment: Ninth beaten 19l when close behind Blaze For Daze in April in a maiden special weight; recent form hardly the most inspiring; others have more pressing claims despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	73/2	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	367/10	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	413/5	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	214/5	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	115/2	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	326/5	-

Dadio

Jockey: Gustavo Larrosa Trainer: Jacob Hess Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 77637

Comment: Unable to land a blow in seventh here over 4½f (maiden claimer, sloppy track) last month; has shown some recent improvement; claiming tag drops from $10k; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	42/1	-
29/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	279/10	-
27/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	77/5	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	258/5	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	137/10	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	229/5	-

Capo Too

Jockey: Javier Rivera Trainer: M Boggs Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7979

Comment: Still searching for first win after four tries; behind five of these rivals in a maiden claimer when finishing last of nine last month; claiming tag now upped from $7k; readily passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	951/10	-
16/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	24/1	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	79/1	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	366/5	-

No Conversation

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Angelo Jackson Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 55542

Comment: Encouraging effort when second over 7f here (maiden claimer) where he had five of these rivals behind him last month; seems to be improving based on last two runs; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	189/10	-
18/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	53/1	-
17/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	383/10	-
27/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	74/5	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	16/1	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	139/5	-

Jack's Aloha

Jockey: Anthony Radcliffe Trainer: Michelle Knoblauch Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 4-6579

Comment: Yet to finish better than fourth in his six races; last of nine (sloppy track) last month in a maiden special weight; runs in claiming company for the first time; now drops in class but passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	713/10	-
25/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	21/1	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	59/10	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	5/1	-
04/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	113/10	-
13/09/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	21/10	-

Candy Man Martin

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Anthony Lucas Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2775

Comment: Seven-race maiden though does have a second place to his name; far from disgraced (beaten just under 4l) four weeks ago splitting No Conversation, Yareakh and Heart Of Gold in a maiden claimer; needs considering if backing up last run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	57/10	-
18/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	67/10	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	117/10	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	26/5	-
06/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	33/5	-

Yareakh

Jockey: Julio Jorge Trainer: James Cornwell Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-35754

Comment: Posted respectable effort when beaten 3l last month in a maiden claimer; Julio Jorge here for just this ride.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	96/5	-
16/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	43/2	-
17/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	29/10	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	391/10	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	209/10	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-

Fappiano Halo

Jockey: Andre Ramgeet Trainer: Linda Dollinger-Stehr Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 723-68

Comment: Beaten 13l when separating a number of reopposing rivals last month in a maiden claimer; form has an up and down look to it; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	264/5	-
16/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	58/5	-
07/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/10	-
12/10/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	31/10	-
14/09/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	807/10	-
10/08/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	44/1	-

Big Momma's Boy

Jockey: Carlos Marrero Trainer: Stacey Viands Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Related to Timeisgolden, winning form over 6½f-1m; been active in workouts; the only newcomer; capable of making an impact with signs of encouragement in profile.

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Charles Town

01:25

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RUM N COKE is a firm choice. He has shown he can get his head in front and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims, while Boundforabruisin and Candy Man Can should also be in the mix.

Town Hot

Jockey: Anthony Radcliffe Trainer: Joseph Pyke Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 5-369

Comment: Sole victory becoming a distant memory; beaten by a bunch of these 49 days ago (sloppy track) when finishing last of nine in a claimer; claiming tag now upped to $15k; hard to make a case for him with a number of his rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	463/5	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	147/5	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	136/5	-
13/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	207/10	-
22/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	163/5	-
25/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	713/10	-

Candy Man Can

Jockey: Reshawn Latchman Trainer: Angelo Jackson Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 451-

Comment: Landed a narrow success in a maiden special weight when opening his account at the third time of asking last April; not seen for some time now; first run in claiming company; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	8/1	-
14/03/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	15/2	-
23/02/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	25/1	-

Rum N Coke

Jockey: Grant Whitacre Trainer: Elizabeth Meehan Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9817

Comment: Was tailed off two weeks ago in an allowance race; first attempt at a claimer; he's worth a go if duplicating the form of his most recent win and was a winner two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	13/1	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	261/10	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	169/5	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	28/5	-

Boundforabruisin

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Angelo Jackson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4108

Comment: Beaten 19l (eighth) in a claimer when separating a number of reopposing rivals (sloppy track) 49 days ago; related to Stakes winner Castle Bound; claiming tag now upped from $10k; was successful three starts back and wouldn't rule out a big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	27/5	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	173/10	-
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	-

Show Time Allen

Jockey: Jhorma Cespedes Trainer: Claude Payne Age/Wt: 4/8-0 F: 797453

Comment: You have to go back a fair way to find his only win; far from disgraced (beaten 5l) here over 7f (claimer, split Rudd's Rocket and Jubacantfixthis) 21 days ago; claiming value now rises to $15k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	47/10	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	29/10	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	172/5	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	403/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	79/10	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	13/10	-

Rudd's Rocket

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Ryan Gillespie Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4-65132

Comment: Has been consistent of late; had a couple of these behind him when second here in a claimer 21 days ago; claiming tag now upped from $10k; he shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	111/10	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	12/5	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	31/10	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	7/2	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	39/10	-

Abolitionist

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Busanda Armstrong Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 31732

Comment: Bounced back with close second in a claimer 49 days ago (sloppy track), finishing in front of several of these; class riser as runs for a $15k tag here; poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	33/5	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	2/1	-
09/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	41/5	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	3/1	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	26/5	-

Jubacantfixthis

Jockey: Andre Ramgeet Trainer: Kent Knudsen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 391336

Comment: Was behind two of these rivals 21 days ago when last here in a claimer on debut for this trainer; claiming tag now upped to $15k; meeting some horses in good form and others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	41/10	-
01/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	34/5	-
27/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	29/10	-
17/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	29/2	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	56/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Charles Town

01:53

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AUBURN MILL looks a reliable option and a good pace up front will help him. Prize Fighter, Missionary and Hagler can give the selection something to think about.

Prize Fighter

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 45236

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth at Mountaineer Park over 6f (claimer) two weeks ago; useful at this level; one to consider as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and he ran well two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	31/10	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	29/5	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/5	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/10	-
20/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	76/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	15/1	-

Hey Congrats

Jockey: Juan Nunez Trainer: Javier Contreras Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 657-40

Comment: May not have any more improvement left but performed at a higher level than this in his peak; last of ten (muddy track) two months ago in a claimer; claiming value now drops to $4k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	251/5	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	6/1	-
18/08/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	87/5	-
27/07/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	73/10	-
26/05/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	47/5	-
22/03/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	28/5	-

Cajun Fun

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche Trainer: Timothy Collins Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 8-2445

Comment: Wasn't beaten that far when fifth (beaten just over 4l) last month in a claimer; three wins over course and distance; can be in the thick of things as recent performance was encouraging and sights are lowered reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	43/1	-
30/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	431/10	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	28/5	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	73/10	-
03/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	169/5	-
28/03/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	64/5	-

Froggy The Gremlin

Jockey: John Hiraldo Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 5849-

Comment: Finished last of nine over 5½f at Colonial Downs (optional claimer) a year ago; goes very well here with three course-and-distance wins to his name; claiming value now drops from $16k; returns from a break here; he's an attractive contender with a bit more luck as excuses last time and return to this trip is in his favour.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/24	Colonial Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	499/10	-
26/05/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	156/5	-
04/05/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	167/5	-
19/04/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	109/5	-
25/02/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	161/5	-
10/11/23	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/10	-

Missionary

Jockey: Anthony Radcliffe Trainer: Michelle Knoblauch Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 2475

Comment: Finished last of five in a claimer three weeks ago; a prolific C&D winner; likely to be thereabouts as reverting to this trip sure to suit and in off a lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	29/5	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	19/5	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	103/10	-
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	-

Hagler

Jockey: Jhorma Cespedes Trainer: Timothy Collins Age/Wt: 6/8-0 F: 44353

Comment: Beaten a fair way when third over 6f at Mountaineer Park (claimer) last month; one-time useful performer and seven-time winner within the resume (from 6f-1m); likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	69/5	-
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	34/5	-
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	9/1	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	451/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	64/5	-

Auburn Mill

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Jean Adorno Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 224953

Comment: Creditable effort to finish third in a claimer last month; better than this level in his pomp and has an excellent record over course and distance (three wins from 12 runs); in with a big shout if backing up last run and in off a lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/2	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	24/5	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	47/10	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	11/10	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	27/10	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	52/5	-

Hell's Kitten

Jockey: James Adams Trainer: Rhea Pennella Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 933364

Comment: Form has been a bit mixed lately; not disgraced when fourth last month in a claimer; in for a $4k tag so down in class ($5k last time); others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	31/2	-
30/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	627/10	-
18/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	287/10	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	68/5	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	69/5	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	133/2	-

Talking Teddy

Jockey: Javier Rivera Trainer: Keturah Letts Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: -887

Comment: Last of seven in May in a claimer; has an impressive record over course and distance (three wins from 25 runs) but hasn't really fired since his success in a claimer at Charles Town a year ago; claiming tag drops from $4.5k; shown nothing recently so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	513/10	-
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	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Charles Town

02:21

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CRY TOUGH is strongly fancied to prevail. She goes for a trainer in rude health at present and has shown battling tendencies, while Meemaw's Girl rates the main danger.

Cry Tough

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2-3

Comment: Third, beaten 1l, when favourite 47 days ago in a maiden special weight; big chance as her rider is capable of making the most of a favourable draw and the trainer is in rude health.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 6	9/10	-
02/08/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	1/1	-

Meemaw's Girl

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Stephen Reggetts Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 43

Comment: Produced a good effort to finish third 20 days ago in a maiden special weight; needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	5/2	-
25/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 6	19/2	-

Unconditional Love

Jockey: Anthony Mawing Trainer: Tina Mawing Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7

Comment: Finished seventh and beaten 11l first time out (40-1) three weeks ago over C&D; must make above-average progress to figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	79/2	-

Classy Bay

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 24

Comment: Finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (6l) in a maiden special weight last month; rates a likely contender if finding progression from her early experience and she has shown bits and pieces of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	13/5	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	32/1	-

Keeperofthebelles

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: Larry Curtis Age/Wt: 4/8-12

Comment: Conceding experience to all her rivals; sibling of Coal Country (4½f winner); must be respected.

Our Memories

Jockey: Kelvin Cruz Trainer: Timothy Grams Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 42

Comment: Went down by 1l last month (had Meemaw's Girl and Classy Bay behind) in a maiden special weight; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	16/5	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	39/5	-

Remy's Top Gun

Jockey: Larry Reynolds Trainer: Timothy Grams Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 8

Comment: Held last of eight but was making her first appearance when behind two of these 48 days ago over C&D; she can make a bold bid on best trackwork and the penny could well drop today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	2/1	-

Runaway Gold

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Joseph Stehr Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 2386

Comment: Form has an uneven look to it and still winless and defeats stacking up (eight on the bounce); no impression when sixth of eight in a maiden special weight five weeks ago; a lot on her plate here and might not be up to this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	33/1	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	5/1	-
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	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Charles Town

02:49

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: OUR MISS CROSSBOW looks set for a big run. She goes for a trainer in rude health at present and this lightly raced runner has plenty of scope. Smokin Lady and Symptomatic also warrant respect.

Our Miss Crossbow

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 2135

Comment: Lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); last of five 33 days ago in an allowance race; a leading contender with trainer in excellent form and jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	2/1	-
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	8/5	-
23/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	6/5	-

Just Have Faith

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 412254

Comment: Has a good record over course and distance (three wins from 14 runs); not beaten too far when fourth of eight three weeks ago in a claimer; moves up into an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	18/5	-
29/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	156/5	-
17/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/5	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	53/10	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	137/5	-
27/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	10/1	-

Symptomatic

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Edwin Tobin Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 32423

Comment: Has an impressive record over course and distance (three wins from 11 runs) and generally consistent; not disgraced in third (Mountaineer Park) last month in an allowance race; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-
17/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	369/10	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	14/1	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	33/5	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	127/10	-

Makinlimmargaritas

Jockey: Jhorma Cespedes Trainer: Christopher Keller Age/Wt: 5/7-12 F: 16417-

Comment: Behind Smokin Lady in October when beaten 20l (seventh of eight) in an allowance race; has gained three wins over course and distance; returns from a layoff here; this looks a fair heat so not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	35/1	-
30/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	99/10	-
28/04/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	6/1	-
07/04/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	39/10	-
17/03/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
22/02/24	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	12/5	-

Sister Winnie

Jockey: Abnel Bocachica Trainer: Edwin Tobin Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 763553

Comment: Unable to land a blow in third in a claimer (muddy track) three weeks ago; up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	44/5	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	513/10	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	47/10	-
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	-

Smokin Lady

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 3-15253

Comment: A prolific winner over this C&D; not beaten too far when third here six weeks ago (sloppy track) in a claimer; this looks tougher but has a competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	69/5	-
17/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	63/10	-
06/04/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	11/5	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	9/2	-
03/01/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	22/5	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	29/5	-

Dream Street Rose

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 164-2

Comment: A promoted runner-up, finished third, in a claimer 48 days ago; has been consistent of late; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as has been found wanting at this level before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	28/5	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	79/10	-
21/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	141/5	-
24/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/5	-
05/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	48/5	-
02/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	63/10	-

Juba's Punch

Jockey: Juan Nunez Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 46-62

Comment: Good effort when close up in a claimer last month; easy enough to take on as has her stamina to prove at this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	72/5	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	57/2	-
24/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	122/5	-
01/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	61/10	-
12/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	26/5	-
25/08/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	157/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Charles Town

03:17

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: VANILLA CREAM was behind Firing Thoughts last time but can now reverse placings and goes for an in-form trainer. Parade Down Broad and Apocalyptic should also be considered.

Strong Decision

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche Trainer: Franklin Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-764

Comment: Could not manage better than fourth in a maiden claimer (Penn National) two months ago on debut for this trainer; makes limited appeal as in this instance the class drop is a red flag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	281/10	-
27/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	103/2	-
07/02/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	219/5	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	557/10	-
26/08/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	519/10	-

Irish Delight

Jockey: Jhorma Cespedes Trainer: Russell Davis Age/Wt: 3/7-10 F: 3855

Comment: Without a win in four attempts although has finished third; respectable effort in a maiden claimer when just behind Cruzin Van Nuys (third) and Maidens Blush (fourth) dropped down to 4½f last month; has been on the scene in the recent past and definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	14/5	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	217/10	-
01/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	101/10	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-

Vanilla Cream

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 635553

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; third, beaten 6l, in a maiden claimer splitting Firing Thoughts, Maidens Blush and Atomic Kiss six weeks ago; has to be considered as jockey does well from inner gates here and the flying form of the stable is an obvious plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	19/5	-
08/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	9/10	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	46/5	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	121/10	-
13/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	8/1	-
23/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	72/5	-

Atomic Kiss

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3867

Comment: Behind three of these rivals six weeks ago when beaten 24l in a maiden claimer; without a win in five attempts although has finished third; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	56/5	-
08/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	107/5	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	23/5	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	21/5	-
08/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	107/10	-

Cruzin Van Nuys

Jockey: Anthony Mawing Trainer: Kent Knudsen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 368623

Comment: Running consistently and seems to be improving based on last two runs; finished in front of Maidens Blush and Irish Delight in a maiden claimer when third beaten 3l last month; latest effort was encouraging so ought to be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	47/10	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	193/10	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	551/10	-
16/03/25	Fonner Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	6/1	-
02/03/25	Fonner Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	103/20	-

Super Kendall

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Osborne Smith Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 655448

Comment: Yet to get off the mark in six attempts (fourth her best finish); last of eight over 7f here (maiden special weight) last month; down in class this time but has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	201/5	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	331/10	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	239/5	-
27/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	63/5	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	333/10	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	89/5	-

Parade Down Broad

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: III Ollie Figgins, Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-965

Comment: Attempting to open her account at the seventh time of asking; held in fifth at Santa Anita upped to 1m 48 days ago in a maiden claimer; calmer waters here (in for $5k, $20k tag last time); is of interest as didn't get much luck in running when last seen and has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/5	-
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	101/10	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	99/10	-
22/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	36/5	-
29/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/10	-
23/11/23	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	293/50	-

Apocalyptic

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Stacey Viands Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-94258

Comment: Still seeking a first success after nine starts; tailed off at Gulfstream Park 47 days ago in a maiden claimer; claiming value now drops to $5k; first attempt on dirt; must be high on list despite defeat last time as ran well at Gulfstream Park three runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	103/10	-
03/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/5	-
19/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	19/10	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	31/5	-
09/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	20/1	-
07/09/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	10 / 11	1079/10	-

Firing Thoughts

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Carlos Mancilla Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 678422

Comment: Good effort when just under 5l second in a maiden claimer six weeks ago; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice and consistent performer; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/10	-
08/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	43/10	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	111/5	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	633/10	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	251/10	-
02/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	41/10	-

Maidens Blush

Jockey: Abnel Bocachica Trainer: Cynthia Mckee Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 9-36454

Comment: Split Cruzin Van Nuys and Irish Delight 12 days ago posting a respectable display to finish fourth in a maiden claimer; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 13; not been able to get her head in front lately so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	167/10	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	36/5	-
29/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	16/1	-
27/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	59/10	-
06/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	32/5	-
25/10/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	63/10	-

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