Charles Town

00:00 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MR. MENDELSLEW looks a solid choice. He could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and can turn around placings with Mo Joke from last time they met.

1st	7. Well Spotted	15/2
2nd	2. Bossme	10/1
3rd	3. Always A Warrior	6/1

Favourite

11/8

Mo Joke

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 157522

11/8

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing second over 7½f at Mountaineer Park (allowance race) last month; stable is ticking along nicely; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	5/1	-
06/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/5	-
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	7/2	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	47/5	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	553/10	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Mr. Mendelslew

Jockey: Darwin Rodriguez Trainer: Somraj Singh Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 463857

5/2

Comment: Behind Mo Joke at Laurel Park in June when last of seven in a claimer; drops to a $5k tag; should be involved as shown some signs of promise and boasts the best speed figure posted by any of this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	18/5	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	16/5	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	274/5	-
21/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	23/10	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	89/10	-
08/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	26/5	-

Always A Warrior

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 648537

6/1

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 4½l) when close behind Bossme two weeks ago in a claimer; you have to go back a fair way to find his only win; makes limited appeal with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	41/10	-
26/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	26/5	-
30/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	36/1	-
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	-

Well Spotted

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 018953

15/2

Comment: 13l third over 7f here (claimer) last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	241/5	-
26/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	369/10	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	292/5	-
20/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	56/5	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	119/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	152/5	-

Bossme

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Ernesto Perez Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 641586

10/1

Comment: Beaten 4½l last month when sent off 33-1 back down to 4½f in a claimer; drops to a $4.5k tag from $5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	176/5	-
27/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	101/2	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	273/10	-
11/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	54/5	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	593/10	-

Coolkid

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Stacey Viands Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 734331

12/1

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; lost his maiden tag when in front by just under 3l (sloppy track) two months ago in a maiden claimer; despite that Charles Town success, there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	4/1	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	31/5	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	37/5	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	27/1	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	731/10	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	286/5	-

Aldarighttricks

Jockey: Gustavo Larrosa Trainer: William Lewis Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 86-356

14/1

Comment: Finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (9l, muddy track) two weeks ago in an allowance race; warrants consideration as has been on the scene in the recent past and the longer distance is likely to help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	231/5	-
05/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	112/5	-
05/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-
14/07/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	211/5	-
23/06/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	27/5	-
19/05/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	101/10	-

Charles Town

00:32 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from AT FIRST SIGHT. Based on her most recent performance she is a strong form pick and is proven at the trip.

1st	3. True Blue Pearl	10/1
2nd	2. Chiquita Mosca 2nd Fav	11/4
3rd	6. Majesty's Freedom	14/1

Favourite

5/4

At First Sight

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 438422

5/4

Comment: A narrow runner-up at 11-10 when finished in front of four of these 20 days ago in a claimer; consistent lately; trainer going well a plus; she's worth a go as lower claiming tag should make this easier and there was plenty to like about her latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	11/10	-
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/10	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/10	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	62/5	-
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	33/10	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	49/10	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Chiquita Mosca

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1-3223

11/4

Comment: Normally pretty consistent; ran well to finish third (beaten just over 2l) 20 days ago splitting At First Sight, You Can't Win and Del Rey Dolly in a claimer; certainly not out of it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	28/5	-
21/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	11/10	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	11/5	-
15/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	8/5	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	233/100	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	154/25	-

You Can't Win

Jockey: Anthony Mawing Trainer: Kent Knudsen Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1-33554

3/1

Comment: This C&D holds no fears; this is her level; fair effort (beaten 2½l) over 6½f here (claimer) when separating a number of reopposing rivals on debut for new trainer last month; capable if in the mood so should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	23/5	-
12/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	13/10	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	59/10	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	37/10	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	27/2	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	71/10	-

True Blue Pearl

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Michelle Knoblauch Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 153365

10/1

Comment: Has won six races from 5½f to 1m½f; possesses winning form at this track; failed to land a blow when fifth of six 39 days ago at Mountaineer Park in a starter allowance; others have more pressing claims as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	16/5	-
31/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	248/5	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	37/10	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	99/5	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	89/10	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-

Del Rey Dolly

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 862365

14/1

Comment: Wins-runs record of 12-44 but form has been a bit mixed lately; split a number of these rivals over 6½f here (claimer) when fifth of nine last month; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	162/5	-
21/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	66/5	-
22/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
02/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/2	-
12/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	39/10	-

Majesty's Freedom

Jockey: Anthony Radcliffe Trainer: Jr Robert Leaf, Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 417937

14/1

Comment: Has won here; finished behind several of these rivals over 6½f here (claimer) when beaten 11l last month; she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	113/10	-
21/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	21/2	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	967/10	-
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	48/1	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	6/1	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	13/2	-

Shes So Speightsy

Jockey: Jhorma Cespedes Trainer: Alfred Scott Age/Wt: 5/8-3 F: 45-669

33/1

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; finished last of nine in a claimer when behind three of these six weeks ago; concern she might not be fully tuned up so hard to see her taking this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	426/5	-
01/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	43/5	-
22/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	209/10	-
18/05/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/10	-
07/04/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	19/5	-
17/03/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-

Charles Town

01:02 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: IVYLEAGUEDROPOUT has shown she can get her head in front and has won over this C&D. Sweet N Tricky and Saronic Bay should also be taken seriously.

1st	1. Crafty Candygram	4/1
2nd	9. Lovely Odds	9/2
3rd	2. Addy Mae	11/2

Favourite

11/4

Bully's Notion

Jockey: Juan Nunez Trainer: Lyn Venham Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 325312

11/4

Comment: Beaten a head in a claimer (sloppy track) when ahead of several of these rivals two months ago; stepped up on her last two starts; by no means ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	109/10	-
15/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	11/10	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	91/10	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	19/5	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	133/10	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Sweet N Tricky

Jockey: Grant Whitacre Trainer: Elizabeth Meehan Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 91-P

7/2

Comment: Pulled up when unfancied over 4½f here (allowance race) 35 days ago on debut for this trainer; lightly raced (running for just the fourth time); related to Stakes winner Juba's Hat Trick; first attempt in claiming company; can be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	P / 8	22/1	-
14/09/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	58/5	-
16/08/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	51/2	-

Crafty Candygram

Jockey: Abnel Bocachica Trainer: Curtis Bass Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 766564

4/1

Comment: Largely disappointing since successful in a maiden special weight at Charles Town a year ago; split a number of these rivals in a claimer when beaten 7l in fourth last month; this line-up contains some strong opposition so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	47/10	-
13/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	64/5	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	297/10	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	36/5	-
12/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	12/5	-

Ruby Bay

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 127485

9/2

Comment: Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (just under 5l) at Mountaineer Park three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; one to be interested in as shown she can win fairly recently and stepping up in trip is a positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	51/5	-
13/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	211/10	-
25/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	4/1	-
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	221/5	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	81/5	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	1/2	-

Lovely Odds

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 86712

9/2

Comment: Had a bunch of these behind her when runner-up here last month in a claimer; stepped up on her last two starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	44/5	-
12/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/1	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	368/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	29/2	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	71/2	-

Addy Mae

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Linda Conn Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 724252

11/2

Comment: Not beaten far when second last month in a claimer; has a record of 1-17; tag has been raised to $10k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/10	-
05/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	41/10	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3/5	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	141/10	-
16/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	8/5	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	113/10	-

Vigilante

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 632173

Comment: Behind Addy Mae when third of six last month in a claimer; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	69/10	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	221/5	-
16/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	12/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	163/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	689/10	-

Ivyleaguedropout

Jockey: Jhorma Cespedes Trainer: Ronald Sigler Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 752133

Comment: Wasn't beaten that far when third (beaten just under 5l) two months ago in an allowance race; a leading contender if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	74/5	-
22/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	117/5	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	169/10	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	167/10	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	77/10	-
15/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	69/5	-

Saronic Bay

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 143433

Comment: Showing consistent form; fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing third of seven here over 7f (claimer) splitting Lovely Odds, Crafty Candygram and Addy Mae last month; more than capable if on song so is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	101/10	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	6/1	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	84/5	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	112/5	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	51/10	-

Charles Town

01:32 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BREEZING UP is expected to get the job done. He should be able to confirm placings with Zaptastic and Chasing The Ladies and is lightly raced.

1st	4. Breezing Up Fav	6/4
2nd	2. Joel's Boy	5/1
3rd	7. Scar Nose	8/1

Favourite

6/4

Breezing Up

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Donald Barr Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 55683

6/4

Comment: Stepped up on his last two starts; ahead of Zaptastic and Chasing The Ladies when third (beaten 12l) in a maiden special weight four weeks ago; much respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	43/5	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	218/5	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	143/2	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	156/5	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	208/5	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Zaptastic

Jockey: Jhorma Cespedes Trainer: Linda Dollinger-Stehr Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 234244

7/2

Comment: Held in fourth in a maiden special weight separating re-opposing rivals Breezing Up and Chasing The Ladies in a similar race last month upped to this trip; has been on the scene in the recent past and has claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	48/5	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	77/10	-
25/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	1/1	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	77/5	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	123/10	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	121/5	-

Dats My Pharaoh

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Carlos Mancilla Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7758-5

9/2

Comment: Yet to win, defeats are stacking up; beaten fifth of eight at Laurel Park in January in a maiden claimer; returns from a layoff here; likely to be thereabouts if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	111/10	-
29/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	513/5	-
14/12/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	18/1	-
09/05/24	Pimlico / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	217/5	-
12/04/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	92/5	-
24/03/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	263/10	-

Joel's Boy

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: Melvin Ovando Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 262473

5/1

Comment: Beaten 11l in third over 7f here (maiden claimer) last month; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; might have a say despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	6/1	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	94/5	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	107/5	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	114/5	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	25/2	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	58/5	-

Scar Nose

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Ricardo Rangel Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 07332

8/1

Comment: Unable to land a blow when second of four over 1m½f here (maiden special weight) four weeks ago; steps down in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	447/10	-
27/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	463/10	-
31/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	16/1	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	793/10	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	282/5	-

Chasing The Ladies

Jockey: Abnel Bocachica Trainer: Jr Franklin Smith, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6

9/1

Comment: Must make above-average progress to figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	-	-	-
06/07/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	329/10	-

Kurumi Go Go

Jockey: Alexis Espinoza Trainer: Ricardo Rangel Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 6-5667

40/1

Comment: Failed to land a blow when seventh of eight last Thursday in a maiden claimer; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 12; he's hard to fancy as facing tougher company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	889/10	-
27/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	711/10	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	90/1	-
31/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	261/5	-
16/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	281/10	-
25/10/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	297/5	-

Charles Town

02:02 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MOR MOR MOR is hard to look beyond. She is fancied to reverse the placings with Charge Nurse from their last meeting and has won once over this C&D.

1st	4. Fine Whining	9/2
2nd	2. Flat Discount	10/1
3rd	8. Love To Eat	7/2

Favourite

13/8

Charge Nurse

Jockey: Anthony Mawing Trainer: Kent Knudsen Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 112141

13/8

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; came out on top by just over 3l last month in an optional claimer; has a reasonable shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
20/06/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	29/10	-
31/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	8/5	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Mor Mor Mor

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 151712

5/2

Comment: Turned in a solid effort in defeat last month, when runner-up behind Charge Nurse in an optional claimer; managed three wins in her last six outings; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; Anthony Farrior's runners are going great guns at the moment; jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and is a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	19/10	-
29/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	39/10	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	6/5	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-

Love To Eat

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Kieron Magee Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 3-15422

7/2

Comment: Suited by this C&D; has maintained her consistent level of form; good effort when beaten into runner-up by a head at Delaware Park (muddy track) in May in an optional claimer; drops to a $10k tag; more than capable if on song so has claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 3	29/10	-
28/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	58/5	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	11/2	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	28/5	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	7/5	-
15/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	53/10	-

Fine Whining

Jockey: Juan Nunez Trainer: Javier Contreras Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 3-81611

9/2

Comment: Claimed a second C&D win 35 days ago when successful by 7l; seeking a hat-trick today; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/5	-
12/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	34/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	9/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	59/10	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	19/5	-
05/12/24	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	10/1	-

Flat Discount

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Raymond Ginter Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 636531

10/1

Comment: Boosted C&D record to four from 15 last month; despite that Charles Town success, may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	79/10	-
09/07/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	23/5	-
21/06/25	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	533/10	-
14/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	383/10	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	15/2	-
30/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	98/5	-

Miss Pearl Hart

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Kent Knudsen Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 511753

33/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when third of seven over 1m at Mountaineer Park (claimer) 17 days ago; a winner over C&D; in for a $10k tag here, up from $4k last time; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/5	-
21/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	57/10	-
31/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	229/10	-
17/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	127/10	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/5	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	501/10	-

Pontiffany

Jockey: Andre Ramgeet Trainer: Amanda Calhoun Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 211756

33/1

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 10l by Fine Whining in an optional claimer five weeks ago; admirable career strike-rate (12 from 49 to date); this is the only ride on the card for Andre Ramgeet; makes limited appeal with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	243/10	-
31/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	71/5	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	73/10	-
04/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
14/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	12/5	-
07/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/5	-

Rare Ruby

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 541113

Comment: Successful three times in her last four starts; suited by this C&D; promoted from fourth to third (sloppy track) last month on debut outing for new trainer in an allowance race; capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	51/5	-
13/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/2	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	51/10	-
31/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-
17/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	18/5	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	371/50	-

Charles Town

02:32 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Sloppy

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RHUMJAR gets a firm vote. He can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and has won over this C&D, while Jester's Song certainly isn't out of it.

1st	2. Rhumjar Fav	1/1
2nd	1. Blameitonthefun	8/1
3rd	8. I'm The Money Man	14/1

Favourite

1/1

Rhumjar

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 459112

1/1

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from his last three; one-time useful operator; finishing runner-up was a good effort in an optional claimer (muddy track, bobbled at the start) 13 days ago; notable jockey booking; has to be feared.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
04/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/5	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	53/10	-
01/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	77/5	-
08/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	47/10	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Neverpopthecork

Jockey: Antonio Lopez Trainer: Kristy Petty Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1-22221

7/2

Comment: Successful twice in his last six starts; claimed a second C&D win 20 days ago when successful by a head; rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	28/5	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/1	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	10/1	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	57/10	-
10/11/24	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-

Jester's Song

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 2-5661

13/2

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in his peak; back in the winners' enclosure here over 6½f (allowance race) on first run for current trainer last month; definitely of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	43/10	-
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	51/10	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	117/5	-
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	69/10	-
17/08/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/10	-
15/07/24	Parx / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	13/5	-

Blameitonthefun

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 621533

8/1

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 8l) in an allowance race last month; four-time winner over C&D; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	69/10	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	397/10	-
27/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	9/10	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/10	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	72/5	-

It's Sizzling Time

Jockey: Anthony Radcliffe Trainer: Valrie Smith Age/Wt: 7/8-3 F: 26-666

10/1

Comment: Finished tailed off five weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; successful seven times from 45 career outings (5½f-1m1f); tag has been dropped to $15k; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	133/10	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	89/10	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	29/2	-
13/04/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	29/5	-
16/03/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 4	6/1	-
17/02/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	117/10	-

Motskari

Jockey: Jhorma Cespedes Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-1 F: 422214

12/1

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth in an allowance race upped to this trip on his debut for new trainer when behind Neverpopthecork here last month; this looks a decent race so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	37/5	-
13/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	4/5	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	21/10	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/1	-

I'm The Money Man

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: Ronald Sigler Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 3159-2

14/1

Comment: Beaten just under 2l over 7f here (allowance optional claimer) two months ago; has won five times here; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	103/10	-
17/11/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	288/5	-
13/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	677/10	-
14/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	24/5	-
02/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	191/10	-
19/04/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	53/5	-

Bad Lineage

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Lawrence Perry Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 62-854

33/1

Comment: Useful at this level and winner of three races (6½f-1m½f); finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (8l) last month in an allowance race; tackling an extra 2f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	201/10	-
13/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	33/2	-
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	36/5	-
05/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	64/5	-
23/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	83/5	-
10/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-

Charles Town

03:02 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Sloppy

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for CATCH THE HUMOR. He is thriving at the moment and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick, while also of interest is Youthinkthatsfunny.

1st	7. Teachintherelease Fav	6/5
2nd	6. Youthinkthatsfunny	14/1
3rd	3. Judgement Day	9/1

Favourite

6/5

Teachintherelease

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Stephen Murdock Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 6211-2

6/5

Comment: Knows this place inside out (ten course wins); got across to lead from a wide draw in an allowance optional claimer when back to this trip finished just ahead of Noballstwostrikes last month; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	1/1	-
17/11/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	23/10	-
07/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/5	-
13/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	5/2	-
20/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	7/5	-
23/08/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	14/5	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Xcellent Start

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche Trainer: Wade Sanderson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 647111

7/2

Comment: Bids for a four-timer; C&D record of six wins from 14 starts boosted last time; despite that Charles Town success, others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/1	-
08/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
25/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	108/5	-
11/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	54/5	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	73/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	14/5	-

Social Chic

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 254-13

4/1

Comment: Was on the premises (third, beaten just over 2l) two months ago in an allowance race; goes very well here with seven course-and-distance wins to his name; can go well fresh and deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	18/5	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	33/10	-
13/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	19/10	-
20/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	2/1	-
23/08/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	17/5	-
23/06/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	7/2	-

Catch The Humor

Jockey: Reshawn Latchman Trainer: Cynthia Mckee Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1-4311

5/1

Comment: On a hat-trick; recorded second C&D win five weeks ago; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	3/1	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	3/2	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	17/5	-
08/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/10	-
13/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	38/5	-

Judgement Day

Jockey: Larry Reynolds Trainer: Timothy Grams Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 132165

9/1

Comment: Season-ticket holder here with six wins; held here five weeks ago by Xcellent Start when beaten 12l in an allowance optional claimer; not hard to turn elsewhere with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	3/1	-
08/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	53/5	-
11/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	97/10	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	7/5	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-

Youthinkthatsfunny

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 615322

14/1

Comment: Ran well when beaten just over 1l last month in an allowance optional claimer; course specialist (ten wins) and producing consistent form; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; he has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
21/06/25	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	79/10	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	3/5	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	69/10	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/5	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	68/5	-

Noballstwostrikes

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 34-828

Comment: Has lacked consistency of late and hasn't won for a while; found life tough when 15l back in eighth (behind Teachintherelease) two weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; a lot on his plate here and hard to see him taking this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	168/5	-
13/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	58/5	-
11/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	139/10	-
10/03/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	9/2	-
26/01/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	64/5	-
19/11/23	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	453/10	-

Charles Town

03:32 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Sloppy

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RIVER MALBUMOONRVF rates a strong recommendation. He may well reverse last-time-out placings with those he reopposes and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims.

1st	9. Valhalla's Palace	15/2
2nd	8. Break The Chains Fav	11/10
3rd	2. Direct The Show	13/2

Favourite

11/10

Break The Chains

Jockey: Jhorma Cespedes Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 686271

11/10

Comment: Beat Racing Hot Line, River Malbumoonrvf and Juba Bound in a claimer, managing to get across to lead from stall seven upped to 7f 21 days ago when winning by just over 1l on debut for this trainer; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 4-18 and has won three times here; competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/5	-
21/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	19/10	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	8/5	-
06/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	49/10	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	111/10	-

2nd Favourite

11/2

River Malbumoonrvf

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 722415

11/2

Comment: He can be competitive at this level; solid effort when behind the reopposing Break The Chains last month in a claimer; the yard has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; a major contender as shown he can win fairly recently and his jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	39/10	-
19/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-
22/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	7/2	-
23/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	12/5	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	3/1	-

Direct The Show

Jockey: Elias Peltroche Trainer: Mark Shanley Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 413765

13/2

Comment: Knows how to win here; not disgraced when fifth of six over 4½f here (optional claimer) six weeks ago; jockey does well from inside draws here so could figure.

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	-

Rip Thorn

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche Trainer: Timothy Collins Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 53-366

13/2

Comment: Beaten 13l in sixth over 1m4f at Penn National (claimer, soft) three weeks ago; achieved three wins at this venue and career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 12-49); calmer waters here (in for $5k, $10k tag last time); should not be far away with return to this trip a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	68/5	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	15/2	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	48/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
04/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	16/5	-
15/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-

Valhalla's Palace

Jockey: Benjamin Cacha Padilla Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1-63622

15/2

Comment: Has an excellent record over course and distance (three wins from 11 runs) and admirably consistent; had a bunch of these behind him when runner-up here in a claimer in May; concern he might not be fully tuned up so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	46/5	-
13/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	58/5	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	44/5	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	71/10	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	129/5	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	41/10	-

Racing Hot Line

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Bobby Barber Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 413353

9/1

Comment: Encouraging effort when third here over 7f (claimer) last month, behind the reopposing Break The Chains.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	99/5	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	123/5	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	127/10	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	102/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	78/5	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	24/5	-

Juba Bound

Jockey: Wesley Ho Trainer: Kent Knudsen Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 347668

16/1

Comment: Possible that there's no more in the locker and a few throw outs since his success in a claimer at Charles Town in November; last of eight over 7f here (claimer) last month; a few rivals look in good form so others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	297/10	-
21/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	9/1	-
13/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	469/10	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	65/2	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	8/5	-
12/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-

Missionary

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Michelle Knoblauch Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 324756

25/1

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 7l) last month in a claimer; could be at the extent of his ability; claiming tag rises to $5k here; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as a few rivals look in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	43/10	-
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	-

Sister Winnie

Jockey: Abnel Bocachica Trainer: Edwin Tobin Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 355385

33/1

Comment: Fifth of seven beaten 12l (sloppy track) 14 days ago in a claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $5k); she is the only filly in this; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	127/2	-
11/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	251/5	-
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	-