Charles Town

00:00 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MIST OVER CORK has to be the first name on the shortlist. He is a leading player based on the strength of his most recent run, while Fungo Fungo represents a threat.

1st	1. Best Hop Is A Drop	13/2
2nd	3. Fungo Fungo 2nd Fav	4/1
3rd	2. Dadio	20/1

Favourite

5/4

Mist Over Cork

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: M Boggs Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8-6462

5/4

Comment: Quick away to lead from a wide draw when on the premises, finishing second 14 days ago (muddy track) in a maiden claimer; improved form the last twice; he's a serious player as recent performance was encouraging and this doesn't look the strongest of heats.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	29/5	-
17/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	15/2	-
27/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	41/10	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/5	-
30/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	44/5	-
27/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	21/10	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Fungo Fungo

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Vanessa Peltroche Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 550585

4/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth in a maiden claimer (muddy track, split Best Hop Is A Drop and Blaze For Daze) 26 days ago; down in class now, dropping from a $12.5k tag; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	53/10	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	58/5	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	196/5	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	621/10	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	65/2	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	96/5	-

Chippewa Bay

Jockey: Jhorma Cespedes Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 3/7-10 F: 649

11/2

Comment: Yet to manage better than fourth in his three races; finished last of nine two months ago (behind Fungo Fungo) in a maiden special weight; poses a threat now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	25/2	-
16/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	29/5	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	91/5	-

Best Hop Is A Drop

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Michael Atkins Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4-4474

13/2

Comment: 13th attempt to lose maiden tag; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (7l, muddy track) when he had a couple of these behind four weeks ago in a maiden claimer; claiming value now drops to $7k; booking of Jacqueline Davis takes the eye; if replicating best previous efforts could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	147/10	-
16/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	95/2	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	249/10	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	331/10	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	563/10	-
24/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	349/5	-

Crush 'n Run

Jockey: Gustavo Larrosa Trainer: William Lewis Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 68565-

15/2

Comment: Long-standing maiden; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fifth of six last April in a maiden claimer; class dropper as runs for a $7.5k tag here; been off the track a long time; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
23/02/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	412/5	-
03/02/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	273/10	-
11/01/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	25/1	-

Blaze For Daze

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Alfred Scott Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 9-88869

9/1

Comment: Losing run stretches to 16 and generally struggled of late; was ninth of ten, beaten 11l, in a maiden special weight 19 days ago; down in class this time but has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	187/10	-
07/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	59/10	-

Dadio

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Jacob Hess Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 75776

20/1

Comment: First-time blinkers no help over 6½f here (maiden claimer) when beaten 10l (sixth of seven) in March, behind Mist Over Cork; attempting to get off the mark at the sixth time of asking (fifth his best finish so far); easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	9/1	-

Mylashurrah

Jockey: James Adams Trainer: Jamie Collyer Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 775/

20/1

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 6l in fifth) in a maiden claimer in 2023; just his fourth outing so still early days; not seen for some time now; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/11/23	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	47/1	-
20/10/23	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	172/5	-
20/05/23	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	287/10	-

Charles Town

00:30 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: RUNAWAY BEAUTY is a firm selection. She has shown a liking for this course and distance and she knows how to get her the job done.

1st	4. Shewonttalktome Fav	13/8
2nd	1. Lona Lee	11/2
3rd	6. Xanthe	14/1

Favourite

13/8

Shewonttalktome

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: Ronald Sigler Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-1253

13/8

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten just over 2l) 13 days ago with No Denying Denis and Lona Lee behind in an allowance race; more than capable if on song so must be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	11/5	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	22/1	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	53/10	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	43/5	-
21/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	21/5	-
25/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Runaway Beauty

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Javier Contreras Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-34814

9/4

Comment: Has an impressive C&D record (three wins from eight runs); respectable effort over 6½f here (allowance race) when just behind Xanthe (runner-up) and Foxy Sista (third) three weeks ago; can have a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	13/10	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	4/1	-
09/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	39/5	-
16/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	16/5	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	1/10	-
06/07/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-

Foxy Sista

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 383-53

7/2

Comment: Admirably consistent and four wins from 17 here; respectable third over 6½f here (allowance race) splitting Xanthe and Runaway Beauty 21 days ago; should not be ruled out if reproducing most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	37/10	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	29/10	-
01/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	1/1	-
10/11/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	129/10	-
13/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	31/5	-
21/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	26/5	-

Lona Lee

Jockey: Antonio Lopez Trainer: Kristy Petty Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 212-7

11/2

Comment: Last of seven two weeks ago in an allowance race; facing a testing assignment and others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	7/5	-
02/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	79/10	-
25/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
13/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	436/5	-
14/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	17/2	-
03/08/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	37/10	-

Xanthe

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Keturah Letts Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 4-21232

14/1

Comment: Went down by just under 3l when second over 6½f here (allowance race, had Foxy Sista and Runaway Beauty behind) 21 days ago; has won three times over course and distance and consistent performer; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	29/5	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	91/10	-
09/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	21/2	-
16/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	73/10	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	32/5	-
13/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	573/10	-

No Denying Denis

Jockey: Reshawn Latchman Trainer: Ronald Sigler Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 327-76

20/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when sixth here 13 days ago in an allowance race; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023) and form has an uneven look to it; a few rivals look in good form so only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	107/2	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	187/10	-
13/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	211/10	-
17/08/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	61/10	-
27/07/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	117/10	-
05/07/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	223/10	-

Just Have Faith

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: M Boggs Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 454122

25/1

Comment: Running consistently; not beaten far when runner-up in a claimer two weeks ago; steps up in grade so not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	19/5	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	127/10	-

Charles Town

00:57 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: VANILLA CREAM is taken to reverse placings with those she reopposes and the abundance of pace up front enhances her claims. Saturn's Ghost and Gottahoppertunity must be on the shortlist.

1st	6. Saturn's Ghost Fav	2/1
2nd	9. Firing Thoughts 2nd Fav	5/2
3rd	3. Vanilla Cream	3/1

Favourite

2/1

Saturn's Ghost

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 566533

2/1

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement and running consistently; not beaten far when third splitting Firing Thoughts, Funny She Fired Me and Vanilla Cream 21 days ago in a maiden claimer; assuming she steps up from most recent effort then on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	23/5	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	62/5	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	10/1	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	89/10	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	8/5	-
08/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	13/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Firing Thoughts

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Carlos Mancilla Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 67842

5/2

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; a respectable second of eight over 7f here (maiden claimer) had five of the horses she faces behind three weeks ago; recent effort was creditable so not without hope.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-

Vanilla Cream

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5-63555

3/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals three weeks ago when failing to live up to market expectations in a maiden claimer; six-race maiden though does have a third place to her name; has strong claims based on the pick of her form and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
19/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	96/5	-

Gottahoppertunity

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: III Ollie Figgins, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-64544

7/1

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 12l into fourth) over 5½f at Laurel Park (maiden claimer) four weeks ago; now down in class (in for $5k from $10k); has posted some fair efforts in defeat and has a competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	11/2	-
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	17/5	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	107/10	-
09/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	27/10	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	79/10	-
21/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/5	-

Maidens Blush

Jockey: Abnel Bocachica Trainer: Cynthia Mckee Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 329-36

10/1

Comment: Came home sixth, beaten 10l, over 4½f here (maiden claimer) last month; has displayed improved form on last two starts but yet to open her account after ten starts; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
04/10/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	99/10	-
12/09/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	162/5	-
07/07/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	107/2	-

Atomic Kiss

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-386

12/1

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 8l) in a maiden claimer on debut for this trainer three weeks ago; some promise; closest she has come to winning after four starts was a third; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-

Funny She Fired Me

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Ernest Haynes Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 53484

16/1

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth over 7f here (maiden claimer) splitting Firing Thoughts, Saturn's Ghost and Vanilla Cream three weeks ago; yet to open her account after eight starts; in for a $5k tag so up in class ($4.5k last time); others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	134/5	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	20/1	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	123/10	-
15/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	12/5	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	118/5	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	53/10	-

Bellafleet

Jockey: Anthony Radcliffe Trainer: Crystal Pickett Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 766-88

50/1

Comment: Finished out the back over 7f here (maiden claimer) when she was behind several of these rivals 21 days ago; still looking to open her account after seven runs; couldn't be confident about her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	246/5	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	192/5	-
05/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	127/5	-
08/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	233/5	-
01/08/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	403/10	-
05/01/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	857/10	-

Strong Decision

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Franklin Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 90-764

Comment: Was fourth of five, beaten 15l, over 6f at Penn National (maiden claimer) three weeks ago on debut for this trainer; jockey booking is a positive; claiming tag drops from $10k; her claims aren't overly compelling.

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	-

Charles Town

01:25 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GOLD FIBER is top of the list. He is chasing a ninth win over this C&D. Besotted and Imperial King should also be in the mix.

1st	1. Imperial King 2nd Fav	11/4
2nd	7. Gold Fiber Fav	4/5
3rd	2. Fly Fly Away	14/1

Favourite

4/5

Gold Fiber

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1-1151

4/5

Comment: Has won eight times over C&D following 7l success here in March; the yard is going well; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	39/10	-
15/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	3/10	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/1	-
22/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	17/2	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Imperial King

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Manolo Mangual Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 2-42576

11/4

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (11 from 49 to date); solid run when sixth two weeks ago (muddy track) dropped down to this trip in a claimer; likely player as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
03/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	47/10	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	43/10	-

Burton Way

Jockey: Alexis Jr Rios Conde Trainer: Angelo Jackson Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: -41

13/2

Comment: Successful three times from 14 career runs; got home in front by 1½l in a claimer (muddy track) last month; can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/5	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	271/10	-
15/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	5/1	-
03/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/1	-
14/09/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	38/5	-
20/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-

Golden Arm

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Lawrence Smith Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 69464

9/1

Comment: Finished ahead of two of these rivals in a claimer (muddy track) posting a respectable display to finish fourth 14 days ago; a few throw outs since his success in a claimer at Mountaineer Park in October.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	311/10	-
09/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	467/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	21/10	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	5413/100	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	99/2	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	159/2	-

Fly Fly Away

Jockey: Julio Jorge Trainer: Owen Garber Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 3-9345

14/1

Comment: Finished fifth beaten just under 4l (muddy track) two weeks ago when splitting two of these in a claimer; no longer appears to be improving and patchy form recently; eased in class with tag standing at $4.5k here; easy enough to take on as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	33/1	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	114/5	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	269/10	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	329/10	-
13/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	51/2	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	377/10	-

Besotted

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Michael Atkins Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1156

20/1

Comment: Beaten 25l (sixth) over 6½f here (allowance race) in March; achieved three wins at this venue; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	341/10	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	363/10	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	347/10	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	116/5	-
07/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	50/1	-
24/08/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	15/1	-

Cajun Fun

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche Trainer: Timothy Collins Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 8-24

25/1

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fourth in a claimer (Mountaineer Park, stumbled at the start) 11 days ago; has a good record at this venue, including three course-and-distance wins; claiming value rises from $4k last time; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
22/02/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
28/01/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	9/5	-

Summerstateofmind

Jockey: Anthony Radcliffe Trainer: Michelle Knoblauch Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 030860

Comment: Last of ten, showing early speed to lead from a wide draw at Parx (bobbled at the start) last month in a claimer; successful three times from 25 career outings (5f-7f); one to be interested in as shown promise on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	18/5	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	379/10	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	36/1	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	213/5	-
09/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	259/5	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	99/10	-

Charles Town

01:53 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BAD BOY BLAZE looks a solid choice. Based on his most recent performance he is a strong form pick, while Freed From Desire and Cuchulain should also be in the mix.

1st	4. Run Rocky Run	12/1
2nd	2. Gericault 2nd Fav	3/1
3rd	3. Cuchulain	7/1

Favourite

11/8

Freed From Desire

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: U-12247

11/8

Comment: Last of seven two weeks ago (muddy track) in a claimer; drops to a $5k tag; trainer is ticking along nicely; should figure if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	17/5	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	3/5	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	32/5	-
20/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/2	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	31/10	-
14/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	U / 7	161/10	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Gericault

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: John Carlisle Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 166722

3/1

Comment: Beaten half a length over 1m½f here (claimer) three weeks ago with two of these rivals behind; can't be ruled out as it's a positive he's dropping back to 7f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/2	-
23/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	58/5	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	101/10	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	17/5	-
16/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	6/5	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/5	-

Bad Boy Blaze

Jockey: Wesley Ho Trainer: John Robb Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-32754

11/2

Comment: Not beaten far a week ago at Delaware Park in a claimer; plenty of appeal as lower claiming tag should make this easier and his latest run was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	19/5	-
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	21/2	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	61/10	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
24/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	3/2	-

Cuchulain

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche Trainer: David Walters Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1/54-6

7/1

Comment: Not had much racing for his age; split Freed From Desire (fourth) and Always A Warrior (eighth) in a claimer when beaten 7l in sixth last month; now eased in the grades (in for $5k); his best form stacks up so not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	31/5	-
13/06/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/1	-
19/05/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	21/2	-
08/12/23	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	25/2	-
03/11/23	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	221/10	-

Thedingoateyobaby

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Stacey Viands Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 7585

8/1

Comment: Behind two of these three weeks ago when fifth here in a claimer; poor strike-rate but this is his level; he should go close as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	18/5	-
28/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	8/1	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	49/5	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	13/5	-
30/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	349/10	-
27/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	17/2	-

Run Rocky Run

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Jean Adorno Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 424454

12/1

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten just under 5l 19 days ago when splitting two of these in a claimer; managed just one success in his career to date and may not have any more improvement left.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	181/10	-
23/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	43/5	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	53/10	-
20/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	14/1	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	22/5	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	83/5	-

Always A Warrior

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6-63648

25/1

Comment: Achieved just the one win; behind two of these 41 days ago when eighth here upped to 6½f in a claimer; workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	134/5	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	59/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/1	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	16/1	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	24/5	-
14/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	7/1	-

Orange Juice

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Stacey Viands Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4-33559

25/1

Comment: Was behind two of these rivals five weeks ago when ninth here in a claimer; a while since his last success; others appeal more as has not been able to land a meaningful blow at this level recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	78/5	-
20/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	223/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	23/5	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	37/10	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	27/2	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	21/10	-

Let's Eat

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Ryan Gillespie Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 9-54479

Comment: Last of nine over 1m½f here (claimer, sloppy track) last month; subpar since successful in a maiden special weight at Charles Town in July; workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so hard to see him doing much.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	100/1	-
20/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	132/5	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	169/10	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	167/5	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/2	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	118/5	-

Charles Town

02:21 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: YANKEE DOODLE KID looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has won once over this C&D. Humorous and Dembe Zuma can give the selection something to think about.

1st	7. Yankee Doodle Kid Fav	2/1
2nd	6. Our Brightest Star 2nd Fav	7/2
3rd	9. In High Gear	11/2

Favourite

2/1

Yankee Doodle Kid

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 1-2478

2/1

Comment: Beaten eighth of nine dropped down to this distance last month in an allowance race; warrants plenty of respect as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	123/5	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	28/5	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	12/5	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	77/10	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	23/5	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Our Brightest Star

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Lela Hanagan Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 593411

7/2

Comment: Goes for a hat-trick today; C&D winner including when successful by 1½l three weeks ago; steps up in grade so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	59/10	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	113/10	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	297/10	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	393/10	-

Super Puncher

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: John Carlisle Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 51249

5/1

Comment: Last of nine when close behind Yankee Doodle Kid last month in an allowance race; in good form prior to backwards step last time out; more than capable if on song so has claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	203/10	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	21/2	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	127/10	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	47/10	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	11/10	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	11/2	-

In High Gear

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Wade Sanderson Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 75-272

11/2

Comment: Just touched off 20 days ago behind Our Brightest Star in a claimer; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	139/10	-
13/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	69/10	-
30/06/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	193/5	-
01/06/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	101/10	-
19/05/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	13/1	-

Shuffle

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Jean Rofe Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-8733

6/1

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; respectable effort to finish third, beaten just under 3l in a claimer four weeks ago; now up to allowance level so looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	257/10	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	103/2	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	45/1	-
08/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	32/5	-
18/10/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	63/10	-

Dembe Zuma

Jockey: Antonio Lopez Trainer: John Carlisle Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3315

8/1

Comment: Has kicked on in his last couple of races; not disgraced when fifth of ten 20 days ago upped to 6½f in a maiden special weight; is of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	133/10	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	63/10	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	19/5	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	4/1	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	93/10	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	15/2	-

Humorous

Jockey: Abnel Bocachica Trainer: Cynthia Mckee Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2541

12/1

Comment: Landed a narrow success in a maiden special weight, breaking his duck at the sixth time of asking three weeks ago; best form so far in last two starts; cannot be ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	109/10	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	123/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	13/5	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	151/5	-
16/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	17/1	-

Sapphirus

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Jean Rofe Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 6-71226

25/1

Comment: Finished just behind Shuffle when sixth 28 days ago in a claimer; others are preferred as has a lot on his plate here.

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

Take Your Time

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Lela Hanagan Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 253636

Comment: A prolific C&D winner; last of six in a claimer on Friday; regularly been coming up a bit short lately so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	34/5	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	53/10	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	17/5	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	123/5	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4/1	-

Charles Town

02:49 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: OMO DADA is fancied for this. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings.

1st	8. Stormproof Fav	6/4
2nd	1. No Brake Needed	5/1
3rd	6. Case Ace	16/1

Favourite

6/4

Stormproof

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 21

6/4

Comment: Managed to get on the lead from his wide berth at Keeneland when getting off the mark at the second time of asking 46 days ago in a maiden claimer; trainer is ticking along nicely; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 8	347/100	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 7	81/25	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Rocket Science

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Ryan Gillespie Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: -51662

7/2

Comment: Not beaten far 14 days ago (muddy track) had four of the horses he faces behind in an allowance race; easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	12/1	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	501/10	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	77/5	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	61/10	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	409/10	-

No Brake Needed

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: Christopher Keller Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 523421

5/1

Comment: Improved form the last twice; gained a 2½l success in a maiden special weight three weeks ago to break his duck; he can be taken on despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	81/10	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	10/1	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	31/5	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	77/5	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	17/2	-

Omo Dada

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 85/8

11/2

Comment: Out of the money, beaten just under 5l, when eighth (muddy track) on debut for this handler 14 days ago back down to 6½f in an allowance race; not many miles on the clock; shown he can get his head in front so big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	2/1	-
24/06/23	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	89/10	-
27/05/23	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	14/1	-
11/03/23	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	29/10	-
11/02/23	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
15/01/23	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	3/2	-

My Yoke

Jockey: Gustavo Larrosa Trainer: Ernesto Perez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 845313

8/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals 14 days ago when going close (sent off 25-1, muddy track) in an allowance race; has kicked on in his last couple of races; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	249/10	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	6/1	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	407/10	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	53/2	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	38/5	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	61/10	-

Punch It Margaret

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Flint Stites Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 5-65245

8/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals two weeks ago (muddy track) in an allowance race; if he can build on his latest effort then by no means ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	123/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	377/10	-
29/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	128/5	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	307/10	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	506/5	-
28/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	301/10	-

Case Ace

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Anthony Rideoutt Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 6-24177

16/1

Comment: Respectable effort to finish seventh, beaten 4½l here over 6½f (allowance race, muddy track) splitting Rocket Science, My Yoke and Punch It Margaret two weeks ago; this looks a decent race so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	639/10	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	178/5	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	43/10	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	67/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	43/10	-
06/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/2	-

Mo Money Mo Money

Jockey: Abnel Bocachica Trainer: Corby Caiazzo Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 156-4

Comment: Last of four 22 days ago at Penn National in an allowance race; lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	68/5	-
28/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	19/5	-
09/10/24	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	389/10	-
13/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	58/5	-

Charles Town

03:17 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AIM TO PLEASE gets a firm vote. She should be able to confirm placings with Runaway Gold, Tina's Back and Pretty Castle.

1st	10. Sing Me To Sleep Fav	15/8
2nd	9. Tina's Back 2nd Fav	11/4
3rd	5. Carmelized	14/1

Favourite

15/8

Sing Me To Sleep

Jockey: Elias Peltroche Trainer: Vanessa Peltroche Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 855/-

15/8

Comment: Not disgraced in fifth in a maiden special weight in 2023; returns from a lengthy absence; drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/12/23	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	41/5	-
03/11/23	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	249/10	-
13/10/23	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	48/5	-

Aim To Please

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Stacey Viands Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 72

9/4

Comment: Outran 25-1 odds when a close runner-up in a maiden claimer two months ago; class dropper as runs for a $7.5k tag here; leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 10	121/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 8	18/5	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Tina's Back

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Anthony Lucas Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: -35442

11/4

Comment: Finished second of ten in a maiden claimer when ahead of a couple of these four weeks ago; gone ten races without a win but improved form the last twice; should not be far away as lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	54/5	-
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	-

To Honor The Odds

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8

10/1

Comment: Behind several of these when beaten on her debut over C&D at 11-2 in March; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; claiming tag drops from $12.5k; hard to see her getting off the mark second time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 8	57/10	-

Carmelized

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

14/1

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; finished third of eight in a maiden claimer when dropped to this trip 33 days ago; in for a $7.5k tag so up in class ($5k last time); should not be ruled out.

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	-

Luna Mary

Jockey: James Adams Trainer: Angelo Jackson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 59

14/1

Comment: Last of nine in a maiden claimer on her first start for this trainer in March (behind Tina's Back) upped to 6½f; this now her fifth attempt to get off the mark; now a lower claiming tag ($7.5k from $10k) so down in class; is passed over 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	-

Mi Catrina

Jockey: Javier Rivera Trainer: Miguel Ramos Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 8-63695

16/1

Comment: Held when fifth of ten in a maiden claimer dropped down to this trip four weeks ago; seven-race maiden though does have a third place to her name; meeting some horses in good form and hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	145/2	-
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	-

Pretty Castle

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Kevin Boykins Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 484444

33/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth (muddy track) upped to 6½f 13 days ago in a maiden claimer; form could be levelling off and yet to open her account after 31 starts; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as this could be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	161/10	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	629/10	-
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	-

Hold Dem

Jockey: Anthony Radcliffe Trainer: Joseph Pyke Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 56594

Comment: Yet to open her account after 15 starts; out of the frame (beaten 7l in fourth) when dropped back to 5f at Mountaineer Park 11 days ago in a maiden special weight; this looks a fair heat so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	891/10	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	367/10	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	377/10	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	283/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	181/10	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	307/10	-

Runaway Gold

Jockey: Wilfredo Santiago Trainer: Joseph Stehr Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4238

Comment: Behind three of these rivals in a maiden claimer when beaten 14l (eighth of ten) four weeks ago; has found improvement of late; did finish a good third two runs back and could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
07/12/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	467/10	-