Charles Town

00:00 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: READY TO ROCKNROLL is a firm choice. She can be forgiven a modest run latest and was held up in traffic last time. Princess Blame and Citified should also be in the mix.

1st	4. Ready to Rocknroll	11/10
2nd	1. Cicatriz	16/1
3rd	2. Dice Arm	25/1

Ready to Rocknroll

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-2437

11/10

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; not disgraced when seventh last month upped to 1m at Colonial Downs in a claiming maiden; strong claims with a bit more luck as excuses last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	43/10	-
02/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	33/10	-
04/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	9/10	-
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	11/10	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 12	261/50	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	21/10	-

Citified

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 625

5/2

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth of eight over 5f at Colonial Downs (maiden claimer) last month; now racing on dirt for the first time; should go close as shown promise on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	72/5	-
15/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	199/10	-
23/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	28/5	-

Princess Blame

Age/Wt: 4/8-2 F: 333/2

5/2

Comment: Not beaten far when second in a maiden special weight 49 days ago on debut for this trainer; lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); she should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 5	27/10	-
02/12/23	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	14/5	-
26/10/23	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	47/10	-
01/10/23	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	11/2	-

Fox Fifty Eight

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 775832

14/1

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; cracking effort in defeat when close runner-up in a claiming maiden last month after showing little previously (had two of these rivals behind); this demands more than last time so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	143/5	-
31/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	361/10	-
06/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 9	633/10	-
13/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 8	105/2	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	216/5	-
01/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	597/10	-

Cicatriz

Age/Wt: 3/7-10 F: 553933

16/1

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs but yet to open her account after nine starts; split Fox Fifty Eight (second) and Dice Arm (fourth) when not beaten too far four weeks ago in a claiming maiden; makes limited appeal with tougher test on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	49/10	-
25/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	41/10	-
29/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	231/10	-
03/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	22/5	-
27/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	79/10	-
05/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	61/5	-

Dice Arm

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 423624

25/1

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth last month in a claiming maiden; has taken a step forward the last twice but still winless and defeats stacking up (20 on the bounce); with more on her plate others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	49/10	-
25/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	209/10	-
06/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	208/5	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	87/10	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	7/1	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	221/5	-

Charles Town

00:34 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: WISHFUL THOUGHTS is the recommendation. He can be forgiven an underwhelming run last time and has been a winner over this C&D. Shuffle should also be taken seriously.

1st	4. Wishful Thoughts	1/1
2nd	6. Shuffle	11/4
3rd	2. Tup's to Take	9/1

Wishful Thoughts

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 626225

1/1

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 6l) in a claimer last week on debut for this trainer; down in class now, dropping from a $10k tag; has hinted at some aptitude in the past; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	46/5	-
09/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3/2	-
13/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
05/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	244/5	-
15/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
01/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	51/10	-

Shuffle

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 336755

11/4

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 5l in a claimer (bobbled at the start) 35 days ago; entitled to respect as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and his last run was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	103/10	-
13/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	57/10	-
05/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	33/10	-
30/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	57/10	-
01/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	257/10	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/5	-

Monkey Wrench

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 349337

5/1

Comment: Form could be levelling off and poor strike-rate; finished seventh but wasn't beaten too far (6l) in a claimer when separating a number of reopposing rivals last month; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	34/5	-
13/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	24/5	-
15/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	141/10	-
01/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	189/10	-
18/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	289/10	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/5	-

Shiney Ghost

Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 822586

13/2

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 6l in sixth) last month splitting Wishful Thoughts, Tup's To Take and Shuffle in a claimer; generally struggled with a record of 1-29 and could be at the extent of his ability; claiming value now drops to $4.5k; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	169/10	-
26/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	197/5	-
15/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	49/10	-
18/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	71/5	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	69/10	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	91/5	-

Tup's to Take

Age/Wt: 4/7-12 F: 846664

9/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals last month posting a creditable effort to finish fourth in a claimer; achieved just the one win; now eased in the grades (in for $4.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	353/5	-
13/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	327/10	-
15/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	36/1	-
18/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	244/5	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	79/10	-
03/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	279/5	-

Best Hop Is a Drop

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 414488

20/1

Comment: Not really built on success in a maiden claimer in May at Charles Town; not beaten too far when eighth of nine last month in a claimer; claiming tag drops to $4.5k (from $5k); passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	409/10	-
27/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	243/5	-
13/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	247/10	-
15/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	22/1	-
29/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	67/10	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	147/10	-

Charles Town

01:04 - RESULT

Runners: 9

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FIRE OF ANATOLIA is the pick of these. He knows how to get his head in front and a good pace up front will help him, while Defiant Giant can give the selection most to think about.

1st	3. Juba's Notion	7/2
2nd	1. Valhalla's Palace	4/1
3rd	9. Sir Banana Brian	5/1

Fire of Anatolia

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 5-11525

5/2

Comment: Producing consistent form; left punters frustrated after going off second favourite when fifth in a claimer last month; finished ahead of Chica Chuck but was behind Tycoon Mogul; it wouldn't be a surprise to see him return to the winners' enclosure and no surprise if he has a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	12/5	-
18/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
13/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	14/5	-
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	13/5	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
14/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	21/5	-

Juba's Notion

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 664496

7/2

Comment: Finished behind Valhalla's Palace last month when last of six in a claimer; useful in his prime and record over this C&D is three wins from ten runs; claiming value now drops to $5k; interesting if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	5/2	-
20/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	193/5	-
22/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	193/5	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	4/1	-
25/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	113/5	-
11/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	76/5	-

Valhalla's Palace

Age/Wt: 4/8-2 F: 362214

4/1

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fourth over 7f here (claimer), finished ahead of Juba's Notion last month; a prolific winner over this C&D; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $5k); makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	47/10	-
02/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	36/5	-
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	-

Sir Banana Brian

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 631753

5/1

Comment: Not disgraced in third at Delaware Park last Saturday in a claimer; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	123/10	-
21/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	121/10	-
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	53/10	-
16/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	23/2	-
04/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-
14/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	557/10	-

Tycoon Mogul

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 614274

8/1

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 9l in fourth) in a claimer when little between him and Chica Chuck (sixth) last week upped to 7f; must be high on list as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	12/5	-
24/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	119/5	-
09/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	7/1	-
07/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1/1	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	26/5	-

Defiant Giant

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 533637

8/1

Comment: Held when seventh beaten 18l over 7f here (claimer) last Thursday (muddy track) on debut for this trainer; this is his grade; down in class now, dropping from a $15k tag; easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	47/5	-
07/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/10	-
11/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	36/5	-
13/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	38/5	-
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	43/5	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	69/5	-

Color Field

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 6-38733

12/1

Comment: Respectable display to finish third, beaten 4½l two weeks ago (Timonium) in a claimer; a while since his last success and may not have any more improvement left.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	117/10	-
18/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/5	-
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	831/10	-
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	206/5	-
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	407/10	-
12/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	87/2	-

Chica Chuck

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 444-96

33/1

Comment: A long time since his last win; no impression when sixth of nine in a claimer last Friday; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	139/5	-
09/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	197/10	-
21/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	54/5	-
15/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	4/1	-
25/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	59/10	-
03/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	123/10	-

Juba Bound

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 766876

33/1

Comment: Beaten just under 4l last month when sent off 33-1 (dropped back to 4½f) in a claimer; not really built on success in a claimer in November at Charles Town and has usually offered little in recent outings.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	182/5	-
02/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	171/10	-
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	-

Remys Gunsmoke

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 456434

Comment: Produced several respectable runs lately; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; fair effort over 6f at Mountaineer Park (claimer) two weeks ago; now moved up in the grades (in for $5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	11/2	-
23/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/2	-
18/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	44/5	-
25/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	57/10	-
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/5	-
13/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	98/5	-

Charles Town

01:34 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: O K SMARTY PANTS gets a firm vote. She has winning C&D form to her name and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed.

1st	1. Miss Bee Bop	2/5
2nd	6. Ran the Red	13/2
3rd	5. Dixie Yodeler	8/1

Miss Bee Bop

Age/Wt: 4/8-2 F: 582116

2/5

Comment: Failed to land a blow when sixth of seven in an allowance race last month; has an excellent record over course and distance (five wins from 22 runs); can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	24/5	-
04/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	17/10	-
05/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
17/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	39/10	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	106/5	-
10/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	12/5	-

O K Smarty Pants

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 445537

11/2

Comment: Close up behind Miss Bee Bop when last in an allowance race last month; has a course-and-distance record of four wins from 19 starts; big player as finished third last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	87/2	-
03/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	539/10	-
06/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	53/2	-
22/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	173/10	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	52/5	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	17/2	-

Ran the Red

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 213215

13/2

Comment: Beaten fifth of eight at Colonial Downs over 5½f (claimer) 43 days ago; on target twice in her last five outings; lower claiming tag suggests she may have less on her plate here so could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	74/5	-
21/06/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
30/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
16/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/10	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	11/2	-

Dixie Yodeler

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 2-4254

8/1

Comment: Respectable effort to finish fourth, beaten 3l in March in an allowance race; infrequent winner but consistent performer; returns from a layoff here; definitely of interest if reproducing most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	41/2	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	219/10	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	77/10	-
03/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	33/2	-
07/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	146/5	-
07/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	94/5	-

Playing for Two

Age/Wt: 5/7-12 F: 742222

16/1

Comment: Beaten narrowly (sloppy track) last week just ahead of Princess Margaret in a claimer; record over this course and distance is four wins from 28 runs but could be at the extent of her ability; higher claiming tag here so up in class; regularly been coming up a bit short lately so this looks an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	57/10	-
12/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	58/5	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	8/5	-
10/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	77/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	133/5	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	373/10	-

Princess Margaret

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 216544

25/1

Comment: Largely disappointing since successful in a claimer at Charles Town in June; out of the frame (beaten 8l in fourth, sloppy track, behind Playing For Two) last Thursday in a claimer; claiming tag rises from $5k last time; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	16/5	-
15/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	59/5	-
12/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/5	-
29/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	181/5	-
08/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	111/10	-

Coal Country

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 532165

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 5l) three weeks ago in an allowance race; has a good record over course and distance (four wins from 12 runs); should go well with lower class a definite positive and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	667/10	-
03/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	73/10	-
25/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	67/10	-
06/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	52/5	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	87/10	-
31/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/5	-

Charles Town

02:04 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: JESTER'S SONG has shown he can get his head in front and is hard to ignore if forgiven a modest most recent effort. Zio Lorenzo and Rapper Zapper could also have a say.

1st	5. Mark Did It	10/1
2nd	8. Jester's Song	5/4
3rd	2. Coronation Time	13/2

Jester's Song

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 2-56614

5/4

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in his peak and can be a player at this level; fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fourth of eight in an allowance optional claimer (sloppy track) 43 days ago upped to 1m½f; claiming tag drops to $5k (from $15k); a leading contender if replicating the best of his form and he reverts to a trip sure to suit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	17/2	-
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	-

Abuelo Paps

Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 135242

4/1

Comment: Finished ahead of two of these rivals when runner-up (sent off 6-5) last month in a claimer; has hit the frame in several recent runs.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	6/5	-
08/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	34/5	-
25/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	124/5	-
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	61/10	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/1	-
09/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	69/10	-

Rapper Zapper

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 25-101

11/2

Comment: Got the job done by 2l 30 days ago in a claimer; successful twice in his last three starts; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
09/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	301/10	-
14/06/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	71/10	-
05/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	14/5	-
15/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	34/5	-

Coronation Time

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 135174

13/2

Comment: Course regular who has won three times here; far from disgraced (beaten 3½l) splitting Abuelo Paps and Zio Lorenzo last month in a claimer; may have to settle for supporting role given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	93/5	-
04/07/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	147/5	-
21/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	16/5	-
17/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	227/10	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	31/5	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	17/5	-

Mark Did It

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 354221

10/1

Comment: Won by 2l last month in a claimer; his best looks to be behind him and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/10	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	43/10	-
08/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	67/10	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/10	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/2	-

Dance for Green

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 821243

10/1

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late; third, beaten 1½l, in a claimer (Delaware Park) 37 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/10	-
12/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/10	-
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	33/10	-
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	12/5	-
07/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	327/10	-

Zio Lorenzo

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 166416

12/1

Comment: Managed two wins in his last six outings; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 7l) in a claimer last month; must be respected as jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	69/10	-
27/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	4/1	-
06/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	8/5	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	357/10	-
18/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	451/10	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	15/2	-

Sweet Soddy J

Age/Wt: 4/7-12 F: 5-72218

16/1

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-24); last of eight in an allowance optional claimer on debut for this trainer last month; tag drops from $15k to $4.5k here; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	77/10	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	9/10	-
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/1	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	31/10	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	6/5	-

Charles Town

02:34 - RESULT

Runners: 10

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SMART CRY is fancied for this. She is expected to confirm placings after she got the better of Preshow Hype, Keep Shining On Us and Modest Kay when last seen.

1st	5. Smart Cry	2/5
2nd	3. Preshow Hype	4/1
3rd	4. Aim's Redirect	16/1

Smart Cry

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7422

2/5

Comment: Went close when second over 7f here (maiden special weight) with three of these rivals behind her four weeks ago; a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	37/10	-
26/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	94/5	-
21/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	133/10	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	57/10	-

Preshow Hype

Age/Wt: 3/7-10 F: 432243

4/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals 28 days ago when beaten 6l in third (stumbled at the start) in a maiden special weight; recent runs have been consistent and appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; considered on the best of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	21/5	-
05/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	8/5	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	8/5	-
23/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	43/10	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	5/2	-

Stars Over Juba

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 443

7/1

Comment: Third, beaten 6l, over 4½f here (maiden special weight) a week ago; likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	51/10	-
10/08/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	83/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	119/10	-

Aim's Redirect

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3323-9

16/1

Comment: Improved form the last twice; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 7l) back down to 4½f last month splitting Stars Over Juba, Unconditional Love and Kaylee's Fireball in a maiden special weight; ought to give it a shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 10	63/10	-
15/09/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-
24/08/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	24/5	-
02/08/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	12/5	-
12/07/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	6/5	-
21/06/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 10	16/5	-

Peppa's Pride

Age/Wt: 3/8-6

20/1

Comment: Making her racecourse bow; trackwork in the book allays fitness concerns; has to be respected as some good aspects to her profile.

Keep On Praying

Age/Wt: 3/8-6

40/1

Comment: This daughter of Capo Bastone is having her first race; faces fairly tall order so a look at the betting is advised.

Unconditional Love

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 778

40/1

Comment: Creditable effort in eighth (beaten 4l) when separating a number of reopposing rivals last month in a maiden special weight; still looking to open her account after three runs.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 10	383/5	-
11/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	559/10	-
21/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	79/2	-

Gold Road

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8

40/1

Comment: Held on her debut when close behind Stars Over Juba here at 40-1 last week; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	441/10	-

Kaylee's Fireball

Age/Wt: 3/7-10 F: 086800

50/1

Comment: Still searching for first win after six tries; behind three of these five weeks ago when dropped to 4½f in a maiden special weight; this line-up contains some strong opposition so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	10 / 10	851/10	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	10 / 10	163/2	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 8	287/5	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	433/10	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 9	273/10	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	10 / 10	83/2	-

Modest Kay

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 704525

50/1

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; came home fifth, beaten 10l, here over 7f (maiden special weight), finishing behind three of these rivals last month; easy to oppose as a few rivals look in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 6	293/10	-
09/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	174/5	-
26/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	306/5	-
12/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	364/5	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	1057/10	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	297/5	-

Keep Shining On Us

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 234344

Comment: Hasn't been able to quite get her neck in front and still winless and defeats stacking up (16 on the bounce); split a number of these rivals in a maiden special weight when fourth of six (bumped at the start) 28 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
26/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
05/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	21/5	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	5/1	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	12/5	-
23/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	93/10	-

Charles Town

03:04 - RESULT

Runners: 10

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COASTAL CRUISE is strongly fancied to come out on top. He looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has won once over this C&D.

1st	2. Coastal Cruise	2/1
2nd	9. Holiday Cash	7/1
3rd	6. Renegade Rabbit	14/1

Indicator

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 2138-3

13/8

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in an allowance race 28 days ago when third (beaten 1l, went off favourite) on debut for this trainer; shown he can get his head in front so should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	4/5	-
19/07/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	59/5	-
12/05/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	44/5	-
12/04/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	7/10	-
21/03/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
25/02/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	144/5	-

Coastal Cruise

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 5-1

2/1

Comment: Opened account at the second time of asking in a maiden special weight in April defeating Easy Pass, Humorous and Talented Lino, scoring by 2½l; layoff to overcome; should have every chance as jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	1 / 10	9/5	-
30/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	5 / 8	7/5	-

Fiber Proof

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 42163

9/2

Comment: Finished third of eight when close behind Holiday Cash 22 days ago in an allowance race; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	2/1	-
20/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	169/5	-
22/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
01/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	2/5	-
11/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	27/10	-

Holiday Cash

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2U129

7/1

Comment: Behind Mor d'Oro (muddy track) last week when last of nine in an allowance race; one to be interested in if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	27/10	-
22/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	17/1	-
10/08/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	41/5	-
19/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	U / 9	12/5	-
22/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	67/10	-

Renegade Rabbit

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 324712

14/1

Comment: Stepped up on his last two starts; unfancied when going close 28 days ago in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	55/2	-
19/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	49/10	-
13/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 10	47/10	-
22/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	11/10	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	28/5	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 10	11/1	-

Mor d'Oro

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 33168

20/1

Comment: Was held in eighth over 7f here (allowance race, muddy track) last Thursday; was successful three starts back and has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	46/5	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	6/5	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	19/5	-
11/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 10	9/10	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 10	44/5	-

Talented Lino

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 782124

20/1

Comment: Producing consistent form; respectable effort in defeat (beaten 4l) last month when separating a number of reopposing rivals in an allowance race; knows how to win so expected to be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	54/5	-
05/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	127/10	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	26/5	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 10	63/2	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	78/5	-

Easy Pass

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 613347

25/1

Comment: Last of seven last month when back to this trip (behind four of these rivals) in an allowance race; this is competitive and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	97/10	-
03/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	249/10	-
20/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	79/5	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	53/5	-
01/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	29/5	-
11/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 10	53/10	-

Tap the Arches

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 77-18

40/1

Comment: Last of eight in an allowance race four months ago; layoff to overcome; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	103/5	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	41/10	-
27/10/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	343/5	-
26/09/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 10	67/1	-

Birch Bay

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 971

40/1

Comment: Gained narrow success in a maiden claimer when opening his account at the third time of asking 50 days ago; others appeal more as he faces a tougher test stepping up from maiden claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	29/10	-
22/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 10	79/5	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 10	63/10	-

Humorous

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 184356

Comment: Last of six when favourite a week ago in a claimer; class hike now; into allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	4/5	-
17/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	321/10	-
05/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	79/5	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	131/5	-
30/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	137/10	-
11/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	109/10	-

Red Roscoe

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 471

Comment: Off the mark at the third time of asking scoring narrowly over 5½f (maiden special weight, Mountaineer Park) three weeks ago; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
23/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	19/10	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	66/5	-

Charles Town

03:34 - RESULT

Runners: 10

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from BILLY JACK. He can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front. Subject To Change and Main Line Cipher also merit consideration.

1st	9. Billy Jack	9/4
2nd	1. Crown That Saint	9/1
3rd	6. Thank Ya Pete	5/1

Billy Jack

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 5-8466

9/4

Comment: Not disgraced when sixth over 4½f here (allowance optional claimer) dropped back in distance last month; claiming value now drops from $15k; every chance now stepping up in trip and he has shown signs of promise in the past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	64/5	-
25/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	81/5	-
20/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	97/10	-
03/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	187/10	-
16/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	87/10	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	277/25	-

Optimistic Nate

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 777522

10/3

Comment: Has managed four wins from 18 career runs; beaten narrowly 49 days ago in a claimer; in the mix as recent display was promising 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
27/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	43/10	-
13/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	99/10	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	234/5	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	272/5	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	809/10	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	431/10	-

Thank Ya Pete

Age/Wt: 5/8-2 F: 037363

5/1

Comment: Creditable effort (went off 14-1) to finish third in a claimer when little between him and Gabriel Seven (sixth) at Timonium on debut for this handler last month; no longer appears to be improving.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	72/5	-
16/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	93/10	-
27/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	162/5	-
06/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	219/10	-
21/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	98/5	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	41/10	-

Main Line Cipher

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 143351

7/1

Comment: Scored narrowly in a claimer last month; multiple course winner; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	11/2	-
05/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	51/5	-
06/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/5	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	6/5	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	13/5	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	4/5	-

Subject to Change

Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 857367

15/2

Comment: Finished last of seven in July in a claimer; one-time useful performer and likes it here (four wins); must go on the shortlist despite defeat last time as ran well at Charles Town three runs back and lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	27/10	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	97/10	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	2/1	-
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	-

Crown That Saint

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 431236

9/1

Comment: Has won three times here; not disgraced when sixth in a claimer four months ago; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	22/5	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/10	-
10/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	48/5	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	33/10	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	18/5	-

Kenny Had a Notion

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 3-4135

14/1

Comment: Beaten 12l when fifth of six (sloppy track) in June behind Gabriel Seven, in a claimer; season-ticket holder here with five wins and smart performer in his prime; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/10	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	81/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	13/5	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	63/10	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	13/5	-
22/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-

Antipoison

Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 23155-

14/1

Comment: Has won three times here; found life tough when 16l back in fifth over 1m½f here (claimer) last October; returns from a layoff here; others are preferred as has a lot on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	24/5	-
15/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	87/5	-
01/09/24	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	59/10	-
17/08/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	101/10	-
28/07/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	46/5	-
07/07/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	163/10	-

Gabriel Seven

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 754476

20/1

Comment: His tally of C&D wins stands at three but struggled a bit since winning a claimer at Charles Town in February; was held in sixth in a claimer at Timonium upped to this trip behind Thank Ya Pete, last month; others appeal more as this could be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	53/5	-
17/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	351/10	-
10/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	36/5	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	21/5	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	69/10	-
16/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	63/10	-

Sutton Valley

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 7-56566

40/1

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 6l) last month in a claimer; generally modest form since allowance race success at Charles Town a year ago; others more persuasive as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	49/2	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	81/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	12/1	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	231/5	-
12/01/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	362/5	-
06/12/24	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	87/2	-

Tenax

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: U-9680

Comment: Recent form hardly the most inspiring and quite a while since he tasted success; finished 11th of 12 (bumped at the start) 52 days ago at Delaware Park in a claimer; tag unchanged at $5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	24/1	-
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	149/2	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	49/2	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	318/5	-
27/05/24	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	U / 9	252/5	-
21/04/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	32/5	-