Charles Town

00:00 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: JUBA'S HEART looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has been successful at this track before. Wishful Thoughts is an interesting candidate.

1st	6. Juba's Heart	11/10
2nd	1. Juba Marches On	11/4
3rd	4. Castle of Cork	6/1

Juba's Heart

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 621278

11/10

Comment: Eighth of ten beaten 15l last month in a claimer; much respected as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	47/10	-
03/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	8/1	-
17/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	22/5	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
01/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	2/1	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	18/5	-

Juba Marches On

Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 273143

11/4

Comment: Gave good account to finish third last month when ahead of a couple of these in a claimer; lower claiming tag suggests he may have less on his plate here so could go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	46/5	-
24/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	113/10	-
09/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	29/10	-
27/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	5/1	-
05/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	107/10	-
05/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	39/10	-

Bull Rider

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 162524

6/1

Comment: Producing solid form figures; bumped at the start in a claimer when beaten 6l in fourth last month; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	59/10	-
24/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	217/10	-
14/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	23/10	-
18/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	17/2	-
19/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	9/1	-
27/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-

Castle of Cork

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 153175

6/1

Comment: Successful twice in his last six starts; beaten fifth of seven (sloppy track) in May in a claimer; returning from a layoff here; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	5/1	-
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 / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	3/1	-

Wishful Thoughts

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 262251

9/1

Comment: C&D winner including when successful by 1l last month; lower claiming tag shouldn't put you off so in with a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
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	-

Sing Me to Sleep

Age/Wt: 4/7-9 F: 5/1178

14/1

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last four; failed to land a blow when eighth of nine behind two of these 22 days ago in a claimer; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	9/2	-
24/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	131/10	-
29/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
30/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	6/5	-
16/12/23	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	41/5	-
03/11/23	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	249/10	-

Charles Town

00:35 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for BUTTERFLY EFFECT. She knows how to get her head in front and is bidding for her second course success. Lovely Odds should also be taken seriously.

1st	1. Collecting Angels	15/8
2nd	5. Dream Street Rose	7/2
3rd	2. Butterfly Effect	5/2

Collecting Angels

Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 272142

15/8

Comment: Producing consistent form; finished ahead of two of these rivals in a claimer when beaten three-quarters of a length upped to this distance last month; in for a $8k tag so up in class ($5k last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	37/10	-
24/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	93/10	-
11/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
29/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
13/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	119/10	-
25/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/5	-

Butterfly Effect

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 715413

5/2

Comment: Finished third three weeks ago albeit only beaten just over 4l at Mountaineer Park in an allowance optional claimer; successful twice in her last five starts; in with a big shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
03/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	17/10	-
13/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	187/5	-
25/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	10/1	-
03/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	29/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	4/1	-

Dream Street Rose

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4-2343

7/2

Comment: Split Collecting Angels and Oscor when third last month in a claimer; has largely been consistent of late; claiming value rises from $5k last time; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-
15/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/1	-
11/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	17/5	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	28/5	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	79/10	-
21/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	141/5	-

Lovely Odds

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 122518

4/1

Comment: Last of eight last month in an allowance race; managed two wins in her last six outings; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	141/2	-
06/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
21/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	33/10	-
02/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/5	-
05/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	44/5	-
12/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/1	-

Oscor

Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 871246

10/1

Comment: Behind Collecting Angels and Dream Street Rose (second and third) here in a claimer when beaten 15l last month; claiming tag rises to $8k here; should prove competitive as shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	18/5	-
06/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	3/5	-
19/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	69/5	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	26/5	-
25/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	17/5	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	129/10	-

Town Topic

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 761

16/1

Comment: No apparent fluke about her 20-1 success (by just over 2l) in a maiden claimer 21 days ago; claiming tag rises to $10k here; easy enough to take on despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	197/10	-
09/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	83/5	-
20/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	269/10	-

Charles Town

01:04 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: JUNGLE BOOGIE has to be the first name on the shortlist. He finished ahead of Orienteer, Buzz Bunny and Smooth Sailor when last seen.

1st	6. Barsoom	10/3
2nd	7. Fortunate Son	14/1
3rd	5. Jungle Boogie	8/11

Jungle Boogie

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 544

8/11

Comment: Solid run when fourth with three of these in behind 42 days ago in a maiden special weight; in with a big shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	36/5	-
03/08/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	471/10	-
13/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 10	71/10	-

Barsoom

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 744

10/3

Comment: Not beaten that far in fourth (7l) over 6½f here (maiden special weight, split Orienteer and Buzz Bunny) 14 days ago; competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/09/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	33/10	-
07/09/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	19/1	-
10/08/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 9	59/2	-

Orienteer

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 673

9/2

Comment: Finished in front of Barsoom and Buzz Bunny in a maiden special weight when 7l third last month; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/09/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	9/2	-
22/08/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	34/5	-
19/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	173/10	-

Buzz Bunny

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 365387

14/1

Comment: Problems at the start (stumbled) when beaten 14l last month in a maiden special weight; form has been a bit up and down of late and still winless and defeats stacking up (nine on the bounce); now upped in trip and may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/09/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	93/10	-
22/08/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	93/5	-
08/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	13/10	-
03/08/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 10	509/10	-
13/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 10	49/2	-
22/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	9/1	-

Fortunate Son

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 4-82

14/1

Comment: Finished second when 7-5 last month in a maiden claimer; easy to see him making an impression despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/5	-
03/08/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 10	69/10	-
17/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	39/5	-

Smooth Sailor

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7469

20/1

Comment: Yet to manage better than fourth in his four races; behind three of these rivals 42 days ago when beaten 16l (ninth of ten) in a maiden special weight; stepping up in trip and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	343/10	-
03/08/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 10	693/10	-
13/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	33/2	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 9	68/5	-

Ed's Prophecy

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 774344

25/1

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fourth at Mountaineer Park dropped back in distance four weeks ago in a maiden special weight; recent efforts have generally been solid; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at nine; hard to see him doing much with new trip an unknown.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	59/10	-
08/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	31/10	-
12/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	451/10	-
17/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	354/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	907/10	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	469/10	-

Charles Town

01:34 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: READTHEFINEPRINT is strongly fancied to come out on top. She has a trainer that does well with newcomers. Candy Wide and Belle Cause could also have a role to play.

1st	3. Candy Wide	5/2
2nd	6. Belle Cause	7/2
3rd	7. Readthefineprint	6/4

Readthefineprint

Age/Wt: 3/8-6

6/4

Comment: Javier Contreras debutants always command respect here; related to Dorado, winning form over 4½f-7f; should have every chance with signs of encouragement in profile - form of her yard is an obvious plus.

Candy Wide

Age/Wt: 3/8-6

5/2

Comment: Related to C'mon Eileen, winning form over 4½f-6f; been active in workouts; warrants respect.

Belle Cause

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 44-

7/2

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth of seven in a maiden special weight last July; returns from a lengthy absence; likely to go well with a little experience under her belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	4 / 7	43/10	-
21/06/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	4 / 10	189/5	-

Chelsea's Dream

Age/Wt: 3/8-1

11/2

Comment: Ronney Brown debutants have a strong record at Charles Town; she should go close with signs of encouragement in profile and her sire is a speed influence.

Gold Road

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 87

12/1

Comment: Unable to land a blow when seventh of ten in a maiden special weight three weeks ago upped to 6½f; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	397/5	-
07/09/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	441/10	-

I'd Rather Not

Age/Wt: 4/8-12

16/1

Comment: Sire has produced lots of sprint winners; related to 4½f winner Unsuspected; this one is best watched, unless market signals suggest otherwise.

Keep On Praying

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

33/1

Comment: Well behind the seventh, Gold Road, (at Charles Town over 6½f) when beaten on her debut at 28-1 20 days ago; possible improver with outing under her belt although has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 10	134/5	-

Charles Town

02:04 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: IMPROBABLE JOURNEY is a confident pick. He is a one-time winner at this track and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Penguin Parade looks the biggest threat.

1st	8. Improbable Journey	13/8
2nd	7. Ridiculous	3/1
3rd	3. Subject to Change	10/1

Improbable Journey

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 4-61476

13/8

Comment: Sixth of seven beaten 17l here over 6½f (optional claimer) in July; this is his grade; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $5k); his best form stacks up so likely to give a strong account.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	79/10	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	51/10	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	73/10	-
06/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
16/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	19/10	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	44/25	-

Ridiculous

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 435673

3/1

Comment: Beaten third of seven over 1m½f here (claimer) when little between him and Personable (sixth) last month; a prolific winner over this C&D; may be involved as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	18/5	-
26/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	79/10	-
04/07/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	54/1	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	91/2	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	78/5	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	349/10	-

Anna's Got Style

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 745215

5/1

Comment: All his winning form has come at Penn National (three successes); not disgraced in fifth in a claimer at Penn National (bumped at the start) last month; claiming tag now upped from $4k; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/1	-
21/08/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/20	-
06/08/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
25/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	41/5	-
24/04/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	89/10	-
21/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	117/10	-

Penguin Parade

Age/Wt: 6/7-12 F: 102347

5/1

Comment: Could not manage better than seventh in a claimer 28 days ago; record over this course and distance is four wins from 18 runs and one-time useful performer; lower claiming tag should make this easier and looks a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	61/10	-
18/07/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	26/5	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/2	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	16/5	-
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	-

Subject to Change

Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 573674

10/1

Comment: Held when fourth beaten 10l over 6½f here (claimer) last month on debut for this trainer; four wins from 41 here but no longer appears to be improving; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	111/10	-
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	-

Sigrun Fast Boy

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 895450

12/1

Comment: Not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023) and may not have any more improvement left; finished tenth of 12 in a claimer at Gulfstream Park 47 days ago; now eased in the grades (in for $5k); others more likely as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	401/5	-
27/07/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	251/5	-
06/07/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	28/1	-
22/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	85/2	-
15/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	909/10	-
20/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	359/10	-

Line Astray

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 213107

16/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten into seventh in a claimer at Gulfstream Park 48 days ago; on target twice in his last five outings; eased in class with tag standing at $5k here; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	93/2	-
12/07/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	51/5	-
08/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	13/2	-
15/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	21/5	-
30/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	29/10	-
22/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/2	-

Personable

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 428696

25/1

Comment: Unable to land a blow when sixth of seven (behind Ridiculous) three weeks ago in a claimer; possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability and been generally quiet since successful in a claimer at Charles Town last November; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	92/5	-
06/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	201/10	-
26/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	331/10	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	23/2	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/10	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	17/2	-

Charles Town

02:34 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TALBOT HEIRLOOM is hard to look beyond. She had the reopposing Dancing Dakotah behind last time.

1st	7. Talbot Heirloom	6/4
2nd	1. Fox Fifty Eight	9/1
3rd	5. Dice Arm	9/1

Itza Kitty

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 004633

6/4

Comment: Came home third, beaten 6l, (Presque Isle Downs) 46 days ago upped to 1m½f in a claiming maiden; has raised her game the last twice; up in class (in for $12.5k); is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
28/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	7/5	-
14/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	79/10	-
26/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	39/10	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	189/4	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	12 / 12	307/5	-

Talbot Heirloom

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 325223

6/4

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; beaten 9l into third when favourite in a maiden claimer finished just ahead of Dancing Dakotah last month; strong claims as her latest performance on the clock offers hope she can mix it in this company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/09/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	8/5	-
23/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/5	-
31/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	13/10	-
06/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	21/10	-
13/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	3/2	-
01/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	7/10	-

Last Glance

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 77-478

13/2

Comment: This now her eighth attempt to get off the mark; beaten eighth of 12 at Colonial Downs over 1m½f (maiden claimer) last month when just behind Lady Tourist; in for a $12.5k tag so down in class ($16k last time); possibilities if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	101/5	-
28/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	63/10	-
15/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	119/2	-
01/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	309/10	-
05/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	403/5	-
04/09/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	64/5	-

Fox Fifty Eight

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 758325

9/1

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs but form has been a bit up and down of late; held when fifth of six last month in a maiden special weight; this is a step down in class but only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	153/10	-
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	-

Dice Arm

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 236243

9/1

Comment: Defeats piling up (0-21) but has displayed improved form on last two starts; beaten third of six in front of Fox Fifty Eight 20 days ago in a maiden special weight; didn't enjoy much luck last time and poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	154/5	-
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	-

Dancing Dakotah

Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 346775

20/1

Comment: Yet to win, defeats are stacking up; beaten fifth of eight when close behind Talbot Heirloom in a maiden claimer last month; claiming tag rises to $10k here; may have to settle for supporting role as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/09/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	107/5	-
14/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	91/5	-
13/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	149/10	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	41/10	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	51/2	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	66/5	-

Feline Factor

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 07

40/1

Comment: Sluggish at the start 15 days ago when last of seven in a maiden claimer; lightly raced (running for just the third time); easy enough to take on with problems getting away from the gates becoming more evident.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/09/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 7	537/10	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	10 / 10	533/10	-

Lady Tourist

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7-67677

40/1

Comment: No impression when seventh of 12 over 1m½f at Colonial Downs (maiden claimer) last month; yet to get her head in front after 13 starts and largely been out of sorts; claiming tag drops to $12.5k (from $16k); others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	817/5	-
30/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	691/10	-
15/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	601/10	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	789/10	-
15/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	153/10	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	423/10	-

Charles Town

03:04 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: HURRICANE ALERT is strongly fancied to come out on top. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and has won six times at this venue previously, while Valhalla's Palace and Change Your Luck also have claims.

1st	4. Valhalla's Palace	9/2
2nd	2. Doctor Pardo	4/1
3rd	7. Direct the Show	14/1

Change Your Luck

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 248625

2/1

Comment: Beaten 17l three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; record over this course and distance is seven wins from 29 runs; claiming value now drops to $5k; is respected as ran well in defeat two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/2	-
15/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	629/10	-
27/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	41/10	-
18/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	54/5	-
27/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	178/5	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	223/5	-

Hurricane Alert

Age/Wt: 4/8-3 F: 315257

3/1

Comment: Finished last of seven last month in an optional claimer; six wins from 25 here; holds major claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	77/5	-
08/08/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	17/5	-
18/07/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/1	-
26/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	44/5	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	99/10	-

Doctor Pardo

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 272333

4/1

Comment: Good C&D record (three wins); finishing third was a good effort in a claimer four weeks ago; easy to oppose as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	29/10	-
17/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	106/5	-
04/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	39/10	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
17/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	96/5	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	12/5	-

Valhalla's Palace

Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 622142

9/2

Comment: Good course-and-distance record (four wins); produced an encouraging effort (second of nine, beaten just over 2l) in a claimer three weeks ago; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	18/5	-
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	-

Favorite Road

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 651152

9/1

Comment: Has won three times here and normally pretty consistent; went down by 1½l in a claimer when leading early from a wide draw last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	22/5	-
06/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	107/10	-
14/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
27/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	13/10	-
19/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	9/5	-
31/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	65/2	-

Auburn Mill

Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 495312

12/1

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in his peak and a prolific winner over this C&D; ran well when beaten a head here over 4½f (claimer) 48 days ago; in for the same tag ($5k); tried over an additional 2f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	8/1	-
11/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-
21/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/2	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	24/5	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	47/10	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	11/10	-

Direct the Show

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 765357

14/1

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature; successful five times in 27 career outings; was seventh of nine, beaten 12l, (muddy track) last month in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	10/1	-
22/08/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	83/10	-
02/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	51/10	-
20/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	109/10	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	207/10	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	63/10	-

One Candy Castle

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 362483

Comment: On the premises when third of ten in a claimer last month (not far behind Favorite Road) on debut for this trainer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	11/2	-
03/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	183/10	-
27/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	91/10	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	134/5	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	293/10	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	201/10	-

Charles Town

03:34 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ADMIT NOTHING is strongly fancied to come out on top. He knows how to get his head in front and is proven at the trip, while Overly Critical is another for the shortlist.

1st	5. Toast to Coast	9/2
2nd	6. Admit Nothing	5/2
3rd	1. Strive for Stride	10/1

Coronation Time

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 351743

2/1

Comment: Specialist here with three wins and string of consistent efforts of late; missed out by just under 2l over 6½f here (claimer) in front of Abuelo Paps last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	67/10	-
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	-

Admit Nothing

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 317413

5/2

Comment: Not disgraced when third of six at Laurel Park two weeks ago in a claimer; on target twice in his last five outings; calmer waters here (in for $5k, $7.5k tag last time); leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	31/5	-
07/09/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	18/5	-
21/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	47/5	-
05/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	23/5	-
25/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	3/2	-
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-

Toast to Coast

Age/Wt: 5/8-3 F: 315184

9/2

Comment: Creditable effort in fourth (beaten 5l) over 1m at Timonium (claimer) 33 days ago; managed two wins in his last five outings; calmer waters here (in for $4.5k, $5k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	129/10	-
17/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	21/5	-
08/08/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/5	-
13/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	5/1	-
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	54/5	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	36/5	-

Unified Weekend

Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 946215

7/1

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a tenth career win); respectable fifth when separating a number of reopposing rivals 48 days ago in a claimer; others have more pressing claims as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	42/5	-
05/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	81/10	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	89/10	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	22/5	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	23/10	-

Strive for Stride

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 414813

10/1

Comment: Record over this C&D is four wins from ten runs; not beaten too far when third here, finished ahead of Summoning Denis 27 days ago in an optional claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $5k here; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	399/10	-
08/08/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	81/2	-
26/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	143/10	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	2/1	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	14/5	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	63/10	-

Dance a Dini

Age/Wt: 5/8-0 F: 833316

10/1

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when sixth of eight in a claimer at Penn National, finishing well behind reopposing Toast To Coast two months ago; in for a $5k tag so up in class ($4k last time); concern he might not be fully tuned up so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	71/10	-
10/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-
01/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	8/1	-
06/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	22/5	-
17/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	83/10	-
28/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	2/1	-

Overly Critical

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 733413

12/1

Comment: Better than this level in his pomp and multiple course winner; respectable effort (beaten just under 5l) at Mountaineer Park three weeks ago in a claimer; claiming value rises from $4k last time; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
08/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	43/10	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	31/5	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	81/10	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	34/5	-

Summoning Denis

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 277624

20/1

Comment: Has not been firing consistently and perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; could not manage better than fourth when close behind Strive For Stride in an optional claimer last month; drops to a $5k tag from $10k; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	118/5	-
08/08/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	12/1	-
19/07/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	367/5	-
26/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	383/10	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	222/5	-
07/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	31/5	-

Abuelo Paps

Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 352427

Comment: Behind Coronation Time when beaten 12l (seventh of eight) three weeks ago in a claimer; he meets the required standard ability wise; should give it a bold bid given he was second (albeit some way back) two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	59/10	-
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	-