Charles Town

00:00

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ZIP START is a strong pick. She might find the race opens up for her with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead and has won over this C&D.

Ivyleaguedropout

Jockey: Wilfredo Santiago Trainer: Ronald Sigler Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 67521

Comment: Has kicked on in her last couple of races; registered first success at the fifth time of asking in a maiden special weight when springing a surprise to win at 16-1 13 days ago; others appeal more despite that win at Charles Town.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	563/10	-

Jeannette The Jet

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 1-421

Comment: She accounted for three of these rivals here over 6½f (allowance race) last month, getting the job done by 2l; on target twice in her last four outings; she should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	4/1	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	72/5	-
25/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	39/5	-
05/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	8/5	-

Boss Lady K P

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Kristy Petty Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 255-64

Comment: Creditable fourth, beaten just under 3l, of ten in an allowance race when dropped down to 4½f two weeks ago; hasn't really fired since her success in a maiden special weight at Charles Town in August; meeting some horses in good form and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	112/5	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	37/5	-
03/11/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	89/10	-
13/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	37/5	-
21/09/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	38/5	-
16/08/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	7/2	-

Poppy Mac

Jockey: Reshawn Latchman Trainer: Ronald Sigler Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2-31215

Comment: Came home fifth, beaten 14l, in an allowance race last month; has chalked up two wins from her last four; easy to oppose as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	2/1	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	51/10	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	9/5	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	3/2	-
13/12/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	19/5	-

Summon The Glam

Jockey: Gustavo Larrosa Trainer: Kristy Petty Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 124-32

Comment: Went down by just over 1l (muddy track) last Thursday in an allowance race; string of consistent efforts of late; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	51/10	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	38/5	-
03/11/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	17/5	-
13/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	113/10	-
06/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	73/10	-
12/09/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	67/5	-

Zip Start

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3141-

Comment: Had several of these behind in a stakes when a 3l winner in November; few miles on the clock with this her fifth race; has had some time off; much respected in this lower-class event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/11/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	23/5	-
13/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	11/5	-
12/09/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	1/2	-
15/08/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	21/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Charles Town

00:30

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DEL REY DOLLY is strongly fancied to come out on top. She has shown in the past that she is able to get the job done.

Fortes

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 36215

Comment: Beaten 13l into fifth in an optional claimer two weeks ago; course specialist (five wins); if excused last run, interesting based on success two runs back; capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	473/10	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	29/10	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	121/10	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	59/2	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	19/2	-
15/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/10	-

Shes So Speightsy

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Alfred Scott Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1345-

Comment: Knows this place inside out (three course wins); not far behind Bravo Zulu when fifth in a claimer (muddy track) a year ago; has a long absence to overcome; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
25/02/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	76/5	-
15/02/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	241/10	-
10/12/23	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	41/5	-

Del Rey Dolly

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 1-72862

Comment: Good effort when close up at Mountaineer Park upped to 1m on her debut for this trainer, bouncing back from some moderate efforts last Tuesday in a claimer; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a 13th win); strong claims as her peak speed figure over the past year puts her clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
11/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	33/10	-
15/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	517/10	-
09/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	53/2	-

Controlled Temper

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-33133

Comment: Managed two wins in her last six outings; producing consistent form; a respectable third of nine when close behind Fortes in March in a claimer; not discounted as lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	12/5	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	2/1	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	11/1	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	18/5	-
17/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	26/5	-

Bravo Zulu

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 222217

Comment: Comfortably beaten into seventh in a claimer (sloppy track) last month, behind Thunderturtle; easy enough to take on as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	53/10	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/5	-
09/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/5	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	87/10	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/1	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	53/5	-

River Rewards Rvf

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Osborne Smith Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 77346

Comment: May have reached limits of her ability; finished last of six when dropped down to 4½f three weeks ago (muddy track) in a claimer; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	221/10	-
06/04/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	107/5	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	63/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	451/10	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	454/5	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	154/5	-

Thunderturtle

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 2-614

Comment: Has a course-and-distance record of three wins from 11 starts; respectable effort in a claimer finished just ahead of Bravo Zulu (sloppy track) last month; form of the trainer is a plus; can be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	59/10	-
09/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	51/10	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	19/5	-
21/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	49/10	-
26/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	26/5	-
30/06/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/1	-

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2nd Favourite

Charles Town

00:57

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RIVER MALBUMOONRVF is strongly fancied to prevail. He will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and can confirm placings with The Hound, Scare Dem and Karma Bus, who were behind him when last seen.

Strike Three

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: -62115

Comment: Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (9l) with Big Bad Brass and Castle Of Cork behind last month in a claimer; successful twice in his last three starts; tag has been dropped to $5k; on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	11/1	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	38/5	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	19/10	-
14/09/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	27/2	-

Tobi Wan Kenobi

Jockey: Abnel Bocachica Trainer: Cliff Robbins Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5/895

Comment: Creditable effort (went off 80-1) to finish fifth over 7f here (claimer) two weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	783/10	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	211/5	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	401/10	-
12/12/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	103/5	-
06/12/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	10/1	-
08/11/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	51/5	-

Castle Of Cork

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Anthony Lucas Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 215317

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 13l into seventh) in a claimer last month; successful twice in his last five starts; now down in class (in for $5k from $10k); makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	57/2	-
03/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/5	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	37/10	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	131/10	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	3/1	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/1	-

The Hound

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Ernest Haynes Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 46113

Comment: On target twice in his last three outings; finished third of eight last month splitting River Malbumoonrvf, Scare Dem and Karma Bus in a claimer; has possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	57/10	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	2/1	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	37/10	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	92/5	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	34/5	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	229/10	-

Red Hot Toddy

Jockey: Walter Cullum Trainer: Sherry Jackson Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 64574-

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 6l in fourth); closely matched with Scare Dem on that running in December in a claimer; returns from a layoff; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/2	-
17/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	159/10	-
29/06/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	56/5	-
07/06/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	8/1	-
24/03/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	40/1	-
02/03/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-

River Malbumoonrvf

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 9-7722

Comment: Finished ahead of three of these last month when better was expected (went off evens) in a claimer; he's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
03/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	22/1	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	299/5	-
10/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	72/5	-

Scare Dem

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Joseph Pyke Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 53346

Comment: Quite a while since he tasted success; beaten 18l (sixth, muddy track) on Friday upped to 1m½f in a claimer; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	461/10	-
23/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	23/2	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	214/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	327/5	-
16/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	127/2	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	312/5	-

Karma Bus

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 3-75565

Comment: Possible that there's no more in the locker and not won for some time now; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (7l) two weeks ago back down to 4½f in a claimer; tag has been raised to $5k; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/2	-
23/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	47/10	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	29/2	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	22/1	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	32/5	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	69/10	-

Big Bad Brass

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1-9516

Comment: Successful twice in his last five starts; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; not disgraced in sixth in a claimer four weeks ago; finished ahead of Castle Of Cork but was behind Strike Three; eased in class with tag standing at $5k here; needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	72/5	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	89/10	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	107/5	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	59/10	-
17/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	22/5	-
27/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	28/5	-

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Charles Town

01:25

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 4f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: YOUTHINKTHATSFUNNY is a strong pick. He is a proven winner and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front.

Youthinkthatsfunny

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 35-615

Comment: A prolific winner over this C&D and performed at a higher level than this in his peak; far from disgraced (beaten just over 5l) in an allowance race at Mountaineer Park last month; a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
03/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	37/5	-
12/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	45/2	-
14/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	39/10	-

Rocket Appeal

Jockey: Reshawn Latchman Trainer: Toschia Spriggs Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 272581

Comment: Looks for his tenth career victory; has won seven times over C&D following 1l success here two weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	21/10	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	488/5	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	31/10	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	131/10	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	159/10	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/10	-

Thewitchisgone

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: John Carlisle Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 5-1522

Comment: Knows how to win here and admirably consistent; behind Fiber Strong last month when beaten a short head in an allowance optional claimer; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/1	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	18/5	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	11/2	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	224/5	-
23/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	8/1	-

El Lucerito

Jockey: Juan Nunez Trainer: Marshall Campbell Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 58-863

Comment: Problems at the start (sluggish) when behind the reopposing Fiber Strong last month posting a respectable effort in an allowance optional claimer; good course-and-distance record (five wins).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	363/10	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	159/5	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	119/5	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	101/5	-
30/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	277/5	-
03/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	208/5	-

Hopping Henry

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 53234

Comment: Not beaten far in an allowance optional claimer last month, a race won by the reopposing Fiber Strong; a prolific C&D winner and admirably consistent; has to be considered as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and his latest run was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	33/10	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	151/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	16/5	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	93/5	-
30/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	13/2	-

Fiber Strong

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 65-41

Comment: Useful in his prime; added to C&D record of six wins from 31 starts last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/2	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	223/10	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	153/5	-
28/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	97/10	-
14/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	27/2	-
18/08/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	41/2	-

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2nd Favourite

Charles Town

01:53

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HEAD LAD is a firm choice. He could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and has arguably the strongest recent form (won last time), while Runningthenumbers and El Gunner should also be considered.

Lil Big Boss

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Lela Hanagan Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 195

Comment: Posted respectable effort when beaten just over 5l in a claimer last month; lightly raced (running for just the fourth time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	44/1	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	151/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	31/10	-

El Gunner

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 2-8256

Comment: Fair effort last week (muddy track) in an allowance race; just the one win to his name and patchy form recently; recent display was promising so capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	133/10	-
06/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	7/2	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	148/25	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	457/100	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	15/1	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	179/20	-

Bee A Sky Beam

Jockey: Abnel Bocachica Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: -22221

Comment: Has found improvement of late; snapped losing run 33 days ago in a maiden claimer when a 2l winner on debut for this trainer; $8k claiming tag this time (up from $5k); stepping out of a maiden claimer and this looks tougher so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/5	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/5	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/5	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/5	-
09/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-

Iron Tap

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 7613

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; shade disappointing to finish only third when 13-8 over 1m½f here (claimer) last month; up in class (in for $10k); passed over as found this claiming level has been beyond him recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	8/5	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
26/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	159/10	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	12/5	-
08/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	47/5	-
03/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	43/5	-

Head Lad

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 7-3341

Comment: Off the mark at the ninth time of asking when in front by 3½l last month in a maiden claimer; has found improvement of late; drops to a $10k tag from $12.5k; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; has strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/5	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	31/10	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	6/5	-
10/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	257/10	-
23/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	39/5	-
28/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	43/10	-

Tour Guide

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1-22P

Comment: Pulled up when unfancied (sloppy track) six weeks ago on debut outing for new trainer in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	P / 6	2/1	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	22/5	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
04/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/1	-
24/11/23	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	6/1	-

Runningthenumbers

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Mark Racanelli Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 313478

Comment: Was held in eighth here over 7f (allowance race) on Friday; useful in this grade; could be in the mix if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	125/2	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	184/5	-
06/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	83/5	-
16/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	469/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	21/1	-

Bossme

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Ernesto Perez Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 83641

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; landed a narrow success in a maiden claimer when getting off the mark at the fifth time of asking upped to this trip two weeks ago; claiming value now drops to $10k; despite that Charles Town success, only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	232/5	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	717/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Charles Town

02:21

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: JUBA'S HEART is bidding for his second course success and based on his most recent run, looks the form pick. Boundforabruisin, Juba Marches On and Abolitionist are also of interest.

Boundforabruisin

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Armonte Craig Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 410

Comment: Last of ten 20 days ago in an allowance race; lightly raced (running for just the fourth time); related to Stakes winner Castle Bound; first run in a claimer; entitled to respect if excused most recent run as achieved maiden special weight success two runs back and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	173/10	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	86/5	-

Juba Marches On

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 62314

Comment: Beaten 19l (fourth) over 7f here (claimer) splitting Callisto's Brigade, Abolitionist and Town Hot last month; has shown some recent improvement; he can make a bold bid if finding his best form and was a winner two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/10	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	7/5	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	4/1	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	39/10	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	11/2	-

Going To Ombra

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 343219

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; comfortably beaten finishing ninth three weeks ago in an allowance race; facing a testing assignment and others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	302/5	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	16/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	32/5	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	27/5	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	55/2	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	191/10	-

Juba's Heart

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 35-362

Comment: Went down by just under 2l here over 4½f (claimer) 21 days ago; tag drops from $15k to $10k here; the stable continues to be among winners recently; difficult to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	2/1	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	18/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	17/10	-
12/10/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	104/5	-
22/09/24	Charles Town / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	13/1	-
10/08/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	4/5	-

Abolitionist

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3173

Comment: Split a number of these rivals last month when beaten 15l in a claimer; not had much racing - fifth outing here; if excused most recent runs he would be interesting based on success three runs ago; one to consider.

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

Callisto's Brigade

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Jr Ralph Comi, Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 223282

Comment: Poor strike-rate; well beaten second here over 7f (claimer) when ahead of several of these rivals last month; claiming tag drops to $8k (from $10k); tends to find at least one too good; makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	81/10	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	132/5	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	14/5	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2/5	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	53/10	-

Town Hot

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Joseph Pyke Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 55-36

Comment: Last of six over 7f here (claimer) when he was behind a few of these last month; has a record of 1-14; could be an uphill struggle as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	147/5	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	136/5	-
13/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	207/10	-
22/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	163/5	-
25/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	713/10	-
06/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	207/10	-

Rudd's Rocket

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Ryan Gillespie Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 34-651

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; narrow scorer in a maiden claimer two weeks ago to break his duck; claiming value rises from $5k last time; facing a tougher assignment than last time, can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	12/5	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	31/10	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	7/2	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	39/10	-
17/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	43/10	-
26/10/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-

Show Time Allen

Jockey: Anthony Radcliffe Trainer: Glenn Harrison Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 327974

Comment: Form lately has been a mixed bag and poor strike-rate; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 8l) two weeks ago in an allowance race; claiming debut; is passed over as a few rivals look in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	172/5	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	403/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	79/10	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	13/10	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	5/2	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	121/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Charles Town

02:49

Runners: 13 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PENGUIN PARADE is hard to look beyond. He was behind Charitable Windsor last time but can now turn that form around and he knows how to get his the job done.

Direct The Show

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: Mark Shanley Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 144137

Comment: Finished behind three of these rivals here over 7f (optional claimer) when finishing last of seven 21 days ago; season-ticket holder here with five wins; a lot on his plate here and others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	9/5	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	37/10	-

Stormin Rocket

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: Lewis Craig Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 3-935

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth of seven over 7f here (optional claimer) splitting No Love For Juba, Hurricane Alert and Direct The Show three weeks ago; has an excellent record over course and distance (four wins from 12 runs) but a while since his last success; his best looks to be behind him and others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	39/5	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	59/5	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	25/2	-
12/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	17/2	-
10/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	87/5	-
17/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	123/10	-

Lieutenant Brown

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 7-8247

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form and likes it here (six wins); finished seventh last month albeit only beaten just under 4l on his first start for this trainer (Laurel Park) in a claimer; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; could be in the mix if confirming promise shown last time and his jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	6/1	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/2	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	197/5	-
21/12/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	361/5	-
01/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	223/10	-

Juba Bound

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Kent Knudsen Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 3-56834

Comment: Form has an uneven look to it; fair effort when beaten 6l, finishing fourth of seven in a claimer three weeks ago; is passed over given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	8/5	-
12/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	189/5	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	77/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	91/10	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	108/5	-

Summoning Denis

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 56414

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth of six here over 1m½f (optional claimer, muddy track) 20 days ago; facing a testing assignment and looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	289/10	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	81/5	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	189/5	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	419/10	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	9/5	-

Penguin Parade

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: -53110

Comment: Finished last of ten in an allowance optional claimer last month on first run for this trainer (muddy track) when just behind Charitable Windsor; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 8-34 and one-time useful performer; now eased in the grades (in for $10k); a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	52/5	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/1	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	19/10	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	22/5	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-

Hurricane Alert

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 42226

Comment: Beaten 9l here over 7f (optional claimer) splitting No Love For Juba, Stormin Rocket and Direct The Show 21 days ago; knows how to win here; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	29/10	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	37/10	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	173/10	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	6/1	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	12/1	-

Noid

Jockey: Grant Whitacre Trainer: Elizabeth Meehan Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 2134-4

Comment: Running consistently and has an excellent record over course and distance (four wins from 16 runs); respectable effort in an optional claimer (dropped to 4½f) two weeks ago; one to be interested in given recent reappearance at Charles Town will have blown away the cobwebs and stepping up in trip is a positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	31/10	-
01/12/24	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	14/5	-
26/10/24	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/10	-
10/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/1	-
28/09/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	3/1	-
25/08/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	7/1	-

Buddy Buddy

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche Trainer: Timothy Collins Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 41711

Comment: Seven wins from 25 here and bids for hat-trick; scored by 5l over 1m½f here (claimer) 14 days ago; despite that Charles Town success, can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	51/10	-
13/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	3/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	15/2	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	109/10	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	28/5	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	93/10	-

Personable

Jockey: J Acosta Trainer: Amanda Calhoun Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 51-442

Comment: Not beaten far when second over 1m½f here (claimer) three weeks ago; his tally of course-and-distance wins stands at three; poses a threat as the return to this distance should be more suitable.

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

Missionary

Jockey: Anthony Radcliffe Trainer: Michelle Knoblauch Age/Wt: 5/8-3 F: 74324

Comment: Fair effort in a claimer 14 days ago; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling but consistent lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	103/10	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	28/5	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/2	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	231/10	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	11/2	-

Charitable Windsor

Jockey: Abnel Bocachica Trainer: Wade Sanderson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 413193

Comment: Turned in a solid effort in defeat two weeks ago, when third in an allowance race; has a good C&D record (four wins from ten runs).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	33/10	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	347/10	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/1	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	71/5	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	331/10	-
03/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/1	-

No Love For Juba

Jockey: Reshawn Latchman Trainer: Toschia Spriggs Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 7422

Comment: Creditable effort to finish runner-up on debut for new trainer when ahead of a couple of these three weeks ago in an optional claimer; knows how to win here but possible that there's no more in the locker.

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

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Charles Town

03:17

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HORNBEAM is the pick of these. He likes to stalk the early speed and is proven at the trip. Strive For Stride and Order Ofthe Kettle are interesting.

Iceteca

Jockey: Maximo Chilo Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1-116

Comment: Close up behind Strive For Stride when sixth three weeks ago in a claimer; has chalked up three wins from his last four; useful in this grade; ought to give it a shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	31/10	-
06/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	47/5	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/5	-
27/11/24	Delta Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	23/10	-
14/11/24	Delta Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	2/1	-
24/08/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	65/2	-

Over And Thunder

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Sam Cockburn Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 6-42598

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; split Strive For Stride (third) and Kit Kat Kidd (last) last month when beaten a long way (sloppy track) in a claimer; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	34/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	48/5	-
01/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	59/10	-
07/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	77/10	-
21/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/10	-

Strive For Stride

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 242634

Comment: Beaten 12l (fourth) three weeks ago in a claimer; can boast winning form over this C&D; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	63/10	-
10/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	181/10	-
13/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	29/5	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/1	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	141/10	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	6/1	-

Bahama Channel

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Jr Ralph Comi, Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 5-674

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fourth at Mountaineer Park two weeks ago (muddy track) in a claimer; not always shown an awful lot since winning a claimer at Mountaineer Park in September; claiming tag now upped to $4.5k; his best looks to be behind him and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/10	-
26/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	129/5	-
12/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	171/5	-
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	97/5	-
01/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	21/5	-
14/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	27/10	-

Order Ofthe Kettle

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo Trainer: Joseph Pyke Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 623527

Comment: Last of seven (muddy track) on Friday in a claimer; this is his level; has to be respected as finished second last month and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	81/10	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	61/5	-
06/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	211/10	-
13/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	2/5	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/10	-
01/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	61/10	-

Kit Kat Kidd

Jockey: Juan Nunez Trainer: Kent Knudsen Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 218899

Comment: Out of the frame when ninth 13 days ago (bobbled at the start) in a claimer; hasn't really fired since his success in a claimer at Delta Downs in January; he's hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	121/2	-
10/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	633/10	-
20/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	316/5	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	174/5	-
01/02/25	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/5	-
18/01/25	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	513/10	-

Top Of The Mint

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 5-3532

Comment: Outran 18-1 odds when a close runner-up over 7f here (claimer) five weeks ago; C&D has proven suitable before; regularly been coming up a bit short lately so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	181/10	-
27/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	33/5	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	44/5	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	513/10	-
13/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	53/10	-
01/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	12/5	-

Hornbeam

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 6-765

Comment: Fifth beaten 12l in a claimer at Laurel Park 53 days ago; useful in his prime and has won eight times from 7f to 1m1f; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $5k); Anthony Farrior's runners are going great guns at the moment; big chance if running to the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	24/5	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	58/5	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	28/5	-
08/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	12/5	-
17/11/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	77/10	-
27/10/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/2	-

Subject To Change

Jockey: Reshawn Latchman Trainer: Toschia Spriggs Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 23857

Comment: Last of seven in a claimer two weeks ago; C&D winner although not added to that in previous nine tries and could be at the extent of his ability; Reshawn Latchman a good booking; class dropper as runs for a $4.5k tag here; others appeal more as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	73/5	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	21/1	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	21/2	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	59/10	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	89/5	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	14/5	-

Twixter

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Jean Adorno Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 7-9355

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) in a claimer at Penn National when beaten 9l in fifth last month; has not been firing consistently and may have reached limits of his ability; higher claiming tag here so up in class; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	27/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	48/5	-
01/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	62/5	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	101/5	-
07/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	42/5	-
15/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	63/5	-

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