Charles Town 28 December 2018

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(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

243344

1 Viola's Legacy 16

b f Corfu - Chandeleur (Repent)

3 8-10

Donald Yovanovich

Placed in three of 18 starts. Finished 10l behind Enayat Alsalam when fourth of 6 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f earlier this month. The one to beat.

2 (2)

74655

2 Go Willow Go 16

b f Wilburn - Taconic Victory (Eddington)

3 8-3

Marshall Campbell

Yet to place in five starts. Finished 10l behind Enayat Alsalam when fifth of 6 at 45-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f earlier this month. Solid contender.

3 (3)

4586/96

3 Candall's Love 22

b m Grand Reserve - Courtly Love (Royal Academy)

5 8-12

Kelvin Morales Cruz

Larry Myers

Unplaced in all nine starts. Finished 11l behind C V's Wild Child when last of 6 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f earlier this month. Faces a stiff assignment.

4 (4)

5704

4 Morningafterblues 16

gr/ f Americain - One Too Many Blues (Barkerville)

3 8-10

Wladimir Rocha

Ernesto Perez

Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 5l behind Lutenanny when fourth of 8 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f earlier this month. Holds every chance.

5 (5)

770643

5 Loverly Tune 124

dk f Show Tune - Sox It to Me (K. O. Punch)

4 8-10

Carlos Delgado

Manolo Mangual

Placed once in six starts. Third of 9 behind Sturn Donna beaten 3l at 20-1 on her latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f in August. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Alexis Lopez Cordero. Outside chance.

6 (6)

6 Savannah Gray 16

gr/ f Dunkirk - Peekaboo Slew (Stage Show)

3 8-10

Jerry Villegas

Steven Austin

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 8l behind Lutenanny when sixth of 8 at 13-2 on her racecourse debut at Charles Town over 6f earlier this month. Others preferred.

7 (7)

0555

7 Heavens Wings 36

b f Snapy Halo - Heavenly Ransom (Red Ransom)

3 8-8

John McKee

Yet to place in four starts. Finished 2 1/2l behind Purring Valentine when fifth of 10 at 55-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Has plenty on her plate.

Forecast: 7/5 Viola's Legacy , 5/2 Go Willow Go , 5/1 Morningafterblues , 6/1 Loverly Tune , 8/1 Savannah Gray , 12/1 Heavens Wings , 15/1 Candall's Love

Last Updated: 30 Dec 2018 03:56:11

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Verdict

VIOLA'S LEGACY looks the one to beat on the evidence of her recent efforts and can account for the likes of Go Willow Go and Morningafterblues.

Top Tip: Viola's Legacy (1)
Watch out for: Go Willow Go (2)

00:31 Charles Town (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 2 - Allowance

6f 110y

Winner $18,270 - 6 ran

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Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

215643

1 Starlight Flight 41

b f Astrology - Sudden Desire (Hennessy)

4 8-8

Arnaldo Bocachica

Jeff Runco

Winner of six races from 6f to 7f. Third of 8 behind T Rex Express beaten 2l at 10-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 1m 1f last month. The one to beat.

2 (2)

224357

2 Jacky's Notion 41

b m Great Notion - Jacky Juice (Friends Lake)

5 8-8

Jerry Villegas

John Casey

Winner of seven races from 4f to 7f. Beaten 13l behind T Rex Express at 13-1 when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 1m 1f last month. Holds every chance.

3 (3)

215111

3 Not A Secret 55

b m Orientate - Leed Me Home (Secret Hello)

5 8-1

Jeff Runco

Has won 13 races from 5f to 7f. Won on her latest outing when 7-10fav at Charles Town over 6f last month, beating Return To Denis by 1l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Ronney Brown. Has to enter the reckoning.

4 (4)

354525

4 Kantero Kat 14

dk m Fiber Sonde - Edwina (Honour And Glory)

5 8-8

Alex Correa

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. Finished 10l behind Emelina when fifth of 7 at 20-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f earlier this month. Hard to recommend.

5 (5)

5/214-66

5 Boppin Rocket 268

ch m Officer Rocket - Beboppin Betty (Bop)

6 8-8

Javier Contreras

Winner of six races from 4f to 6f. Finished 7l behind Riveter Gloria when last of 6 at 3-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f in April. Outside chance.

6 (6)

142644

6 Rock N' Gold 41

dk m Medallist - Rocky's Angel (Rock Slide)

5 8-8

Timothy Grams

Winner of six races from 4f to 7f. Finished 3 1/2l behind T Rex Express when fourth of 8 at 19-2 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 1m 1f last month. Could go close.

Forecast: 9/5 Starlight Flight , 3/1 Not A Secret , 7/2 Jacky's Notion , 4/1 Rock N' Gold , 9/2 Boppin Rocket , 30/1 Kantero Kat

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Verdict

STARLIGHT FLIGHT placed in a stakes race over further on her latest outing and can return to winning form in an easier affair. Not A Secret and Jacky's Notion complete the shortlist.

Top Tip: Starlight Flight (1)
Watch out for: Not A Secret (3)

00:57 Charles Town (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 3 - Claiming

4f 110y

Winner $6,300 - 8 ran

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(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

833546

1 P. J.'s Pride 20

ch m The Deputy - Snow Frolic (Artax)

6 8-8

Karen Freer

A winner at 4f. Finished 7l behind Leonia when sixth of 10 at 5-2jt-fav on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Holds every chance.

2 (2)

980688

2 Marlee By Marlee 20

dk m This Freedom - Creative Rosetta (Creative Act)

5 8-1

Kelvin Morales Cruz (10)

Elex Bowman

A winner at 4f. Beaten 11l behind Leonia at 60-1 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Has plenty on her plate.

3 (3)

887423

3 Caro Key Bar 20

gr/ f Fiber Sonde - Approving Grace (With Approval)

4 8-10

Darius Thorpe

Steven Lee

A winner at 4f. Third of 10 behind Leonia beaten 2 3/4l at 6-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Merits respect.

4 (4)

184/778-

4 Isurvivedthecrash 475

ch m Denis of Cork - August Romance (Dance Master)

5 8-8

Freddie Johnson

A winner at 6f, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 30-1 behind Kantero Kat when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f in September last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Hubert Gaffney. Opposable on recent evidence.

5 (5)

475557

5 Allegheny Macgraw 83

gr/ f General Quarters - Allegheny Red (Roanoke)

3 8-8

George Wood

A winner at 4f. Beaten 5l behind Smarty Delight at 10-1 when seventh of 10 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f in October. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Timothy Grams. Improvement required.

6 (6)

592177

6 Ana Virginia 20

dk f During - Club Meeting (General Meeting)

3 8-8

James Day

A winner at 4f. Beaten 9l behind Leonia at 5-2jt-fav when seventh of 10 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Outside chance.

7 (7)

644241

7 Carol 28

ch f Nicanor - Grand Najmah (Grand Reward)

3 8-10

Oscar Flores

Timothy Grams

Won on her latest outing when 1-2fav at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month, beating Wind And Storm by 3 1/2l. Leading credentials.

8 (8)

434615

8 Classy Rhapsody 20

ch f Classy E. T. - Rhythmical (Brahms)

4 8-10

Freddie Johnson

A winner at 4f. Finished 4l behind Leonia when fifth of 10 at 13-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Others preferred.

Forecast: 3/1 Carol , 7/2 Caro Key Bar , 4/1 P. J.'s Pride , 9/2 Ana Virginia , 5/1 Classy Rhapsody , 6/1 Allegheny Macgraw , 20/1 Marlee By Marlee , 20/1 Isurvivedthecrash

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Verdict

CAROL was an easy winner on her latest start over C&D and a repeat of that effort would suffice. Caro Key Bar and P. J.'s Pride can fight out the minor honours.

Top Tip: Carol (7)
Watch out for: Caro Key Bar (3)

01:21 Charles Town (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 4 - Claiming

4f 110y

Winner $6,300 - 7 ran

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(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

483367

1 Gattosing 27

b g Gattopardo - Sing to the Sky (Northern Afleet)

4 8-10

Jr William Aylor,

A winner at 4f. Beaten 7l behind Synergy Unbridled at 25-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. The one to beat.

2 (2)

7-69355

2 Gone Camping 36

dk g Denis of Cork - Amber's Delight (Peak Dancer)

3 8-6

N Householder

Successful twice at 4f. Finished 4 1/2l behind Thomas Edward when fifth of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Others preferred.

3 (3)

433532

3 Approving Sonde 20

gr/ g Fiber Sonde - Approving Grace (With Approval)

3 8-8

Wladimir Rocha

John McKee

Beaten a head by Jet Crossing when second of 6 at 17-10 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month, his only placing from 7 starts. May struggle on recent form.

4 (4)

565586

4 Lil Lulu 50

dk g Reparations - Sweet Deal To Win (Impeachment)

4 8-10

Timothy Collins

A winner at 7f. Finished 13l behind Quality Time when sixth of 9 at 45-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m 1f last month. Others make more appeal.

5 (5)

622197

5 Unusual Poppy 23

dk g Hunt Crossing - Unusual Winner (Unusual Heat)

3 8-6

A winner at 6f. Beaten 8l behind Stock Broker at 14-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f earlier this month. Needs to find more.

6 (6)

38-2103

6 Crossing Ts 21

dk g Hunt Crossing - Shesabopper (Bop)

4 8-10

Michael Weeks

A winner at 4f. Third of 6 behind Charitable Dream beaten 2 1/4l at 7-5fav on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. One to consider.

7 (7)

762165

7 King Derek 21

ch g Brother Derek - Queen Hypolita (Lucky Lionel)

3 8-8

Kristy Gazzier

A winner at 4f. Finished 4 1/2l behind Charitable Dream when fifth of 6 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Recent form has been lacklustre.

8 (8)

661402

8 Leesgonetoheaven 21

b g Pleasantly Perfect - Heavenly Angel (El Prado)

3 8-1

Timothy Collins

A winner at 4f. Beaten 1l by Charitable Dream when second of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Merits consideration.

Forecast: 5/2 Gattosing , 3/1 Leesgonetoheaven , 4/1 Crossing Ts , 6/1 Gone Camping , 8/1 Unusual Poppy , 8/1 King Derek , 10/1 Approving Sonde , 12/1 Lil Lulu (Note: non-runner may affect prices)

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Verdict

Leesgonetoheaven and Crossing Ts both arrive in decent enough form and are likely to be in the mix once again. That said, the vote goes to GATTOSING as the drop in grade will benefit his cause.

Top Tip: Gattosing (1)
Watch out for: Leesgonetoheaven (8)

01:56 Charles Town (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 5 - Claiming

4f 110y

Winner $6,300 - 5 ran

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Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

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1 (1)

517165

1 Toto's Darling 21

b f Despite The Odds - Offtoseethewizard (Lion Heart)

3 8-6

Jody Caison

Successful twice at 4f. Finished 4 1/2l behind Hercatwillfoolu when fifth of 7 at 28-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Others preferred.

2 (2)

357755

2 Baby's Dancer 35

ch m Chhaya Dance - Florik's baby (Kris S.)

5 8-8

Gerald Burns

Successful at 5f and 6f. Finished 4l behind Saint Penny when fifth of 10 at 50-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Looks up against it.

3 (3)

611483

3 Like Me Or Not 21

dk f Windsor Castle - Youbeyoun'i'llbeme (Luftikus)

4 8-10

Oscar Flores

John Casey

Winner of five races at 4f. Third of 7 behind Hercatwillfoolu beaten 2 3/4l at 2-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Merits respect.

4 (4)

622144

4 Dimitri's Romance 21

ch f Windsor Castle - August Romance (Dance Master)

4 8-1

Jr Ralph Comi,

Winner of five races at 4f. Finished 3 1/2l behind Hercatwillfoolu when fourth of 7 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Outside chance.

5 (5)

133445

5 Lady Bearoness 27

b f Bullsbay - Be Before (Knockadoon)

4 8-8

Winner of five races from 4f to 5f. Finished 6l behind Party N The Palace when fifth of 6 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Holds solid credentials.

6 (6)

551322

6 Southern Marsh 21

b f Great Notion - Charlie's Diva (Gulch)

4 8-10

Arnaldo Bocachica

Lela Hanagan

Successful twice at 4f. Beaten 1/2l by Hercatwillfoolu when second of 7 at 19-10fav on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. The one to beat.

7 (7)

333517

7 Bourbonstreetlady 13

b f Street Sense - Lady Alexander (Exchange Rate)

3 8-6

J Acosta

Jonathan Maldonado

Successful twice at 5f. Beaten 10l behind Gloria's Gal at 16-1 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing at Laurel Park over 5f earlier this month. Has a bit to prove.

8 (8)

241359

8 Heavenly Body 35

b m Leroidesanimaux - Body Talk (French Deputy)

5 8-8

Julie Calvert

Successful twice at 5f. Beaten 9l behind Saint Penny at 10-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Hard to recommend.

Forecast: 2/1 Southern Marsh , 3/1 Lady Bearoness , 4/1 Like Me Or Not , 5/1 Dimitri's Romance , 6/1 Bourbonstreetlady , 15/1 Baby's Dancer , 15/1 Toto's Darling , 20/1 Heavenly Body (Note: non-runners may affect prices)

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Verdict

SOUTHERN MARSH has been in very consistent form recently and is the one to side with as most of her rivals have something to prove. Lady Bearoness and Like Me Or Not both merit respect on their best form.

Top Tip: Southern Marsh (6)
Watch out for: Lady Bearoness (5)

02:22 Charles Town (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 6 - Claiming

6f 110y

Winner $6,300 - 8 ran

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Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

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1 (1)

218216

1 Hadeea 30

b g Misbah - Fappy's Gift (Disco Rico)

5 8-10

Joan Reynolds

Has won eight races from 5f to 1m. Finished 7l behind No Contingency when sixth of 8 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Penn National over 6f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Kimberly Graci. Has to enter calculations.

2 (2)

659683

2 Peb Hughes 14

b g Henny Hughes - Race Artist (Mr. Prospector)

10 8-1

Billy Davis

Has won 18 races from 4f to 1m, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 7 behind Late Caller beaten 3 1/2l at 25-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. More required.

3 (3)

457233

3 Curves That Kick 34

b g Fairbanks - Lunachick (Partner's Hero)

5 8-8

Russell Davis

He has won three times at 6f. Third of 8 behind Hat Of Jacks beaten 3 1/2l at 18-5 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Has a point to prove.

4 (4)

356436

4 Polished Degree 16

ch h Congrats - Polished Trick (Phone Trick)

7 8-8

Jonathan Maldonado

Has won ten races from 5f to 1m. Finished 3 1/2l behind Macanao when sixth of 9 at 19-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f earlier this month. More required.

5 (5)

364743

5 Jose Sea View 15

b g Badge Of Silver - Stirling Bridge (Prized)

7 8-10

J Acosta

Gerald Brooks

He has won four times from 6f to 1m. Third of 7 behind Talk Less beaten 5l at 19-5 on his latest outing at Penn National over 1m earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Kieron Magee. Opposable on recent evidence.

6 (6)

231235

6 Now We Are Free 16

ch g First Samurai - Ice Cool Kitty (Tomorrows Cat)

6 8-10

Jesus Cruz

Has won ten races from 1m to 1m 2f. Finished 9l behind Cerebral when fifth of 8 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m 1f earlier this month. Leading claims.

7 (7)

543422

7 Untethered 16

dk g Congrats - Klondike Kitty (Storm Boot)

9 8-10

Michael Jr Jones

Has won 16 races from 6f to 1m. Beaten a neck by Macanao when second of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f earlier this month. Holds every chance.

8 (8)

496557

8 Banner Bill 7

b g Rockport Harbor - Temporada (Summer Squall)

9 8-0

Brittany Scampton (10)

Gerald Brooks

Has won 15 races from 4f to 1m 1f. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Greek God when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Laurel Park over 1m earlier this month. Likely to struggle.

9 (9)

463242

9 Modern Medicine 63

ch g Thunder Gulch - Apical (Belong To Me)

6 8-10

Jose Montano

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. Beaten 4l by C B Bodemester when second of 10 at 7-5fav on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m in October. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Timothy Collins. Outside chance.

10 (10)

213177

10 Twice Mike 16

dk g Awesome Sword - Highlander's One (Indian Charlie)

9 8-10

Gerald Coker

Has won 11 races from 1m to 1m 1f. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Macanao at 15-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f earlier this month. May find this too tough.

Forecast: 5/2 Now We Are Free , 3/1 Hadeea , 4/1 Untethered , 6/1 Modern Medicine , 10/1 Jose Sea View , 12/1 Polished Degree , 12/1 Curves That Kick , 15/1 Banner Bill , 15/1 Twice Mike , 20/1 Peb Hughes (Note: non-runners may affect prices)

Last Updated: 30 Dec 2018 03:56:12

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Verdict

Hadeea and Untethered both warrant consideration on what they have achieved recently but the pair will need to be at their best to stop NOW WE ARE FREE as he drops in grade.

Top Tip: Now We Are Free (6)
Watch out for: Hadeea (1)

02:50 Charles Town (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 7 - Allowance

4f 110y

Winner $15,435 - 9 ran

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Jockey / Trainer

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1 (1)

215322

1 Inexcess Again 23

b g Snorter - Birdinexcess (Birdonthewire)

7 8-8

Jr Ralph Comi,

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f. Beaten a neck by Williamsburg when second of 8 at 11-10fav on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Merits respect.

2 (2)

121241

2 Scythe 13

dk g Smarty Jones - Auntie Inda Attic (Suave Prospect)

5 8-8

Leslie Condon

Winner of six races from 4f to 7f. A winner at 3-1 at Charles Town over 4f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Fairweather Friend by 1/2l. The one to beat.

3 (3)

113781

3 Bearcat Kitten 14

ch g Limehouse - Cat Out (Forest Wildcat)

4 8-8

Carlos Delgado

Has won nine races from 4f to 6f. A winner at 11-1 at Charles Town over 4f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Too Many Coronas by 1 3/4l. More required.

4 (4)

364457

4 U Rock It 21

ch g Utopia - Arabian Nights (Scatmandu)

4 8-8

Alexandra Hillegass

He has won three times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Lucky Six at 22-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Hard to recommend.

5 (5)

592263

5 Last Plunge 21

b g Windsor Castle - Plunge Ahead (My Boy Adam)

7 8-8

Anthony Rideoutt

Winner of seven races at 4f, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 9 behind Lucky Six beaten 3/4l at 15-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Has a bit to find.

6 (6)

834-215

6 Run Banner 21

b g Bop - Banner Key (Corridor Key)

6 8-8

Jose Montano

He has won three times at 4f. Finished 1 1/2l behind Lucky Six when fifth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Opposable on recent evidence.

7 (7)

726324

7 Indian Sound 13

dk g Fiber Sonde - Holy Pow Wow (Indian Charlie)

4 8-8

Alfred Scott

He has won four times at 6f. Finished 2 1/4l behind Scythe when fourth of 6 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Place claims.

8 (8)

431122

8 Believe The Heat 21

dk g Latent Heat - Scythia (Believe The Queen)

7 8-8

Christopher Keller

Winner of five races at 4f. Beaten 1/2l by Lucky Six when second of 9 at 15-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f earlier this month. Needs to take a step forward.

9 (9)

635316

9 Truffles And Gold 64

dk g Windsor Castle - Saison D'or (Tour D'Or)

4 8-8

Wladimir Rocha

Karen Freer

He has won three times from 4f to 6f. Finished 12l behind Opera Nite when sixth of 7 at 45-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f in October. Not the most reliable of sorts.

Forecast: 5/2 Scythe , 7/2 Inexcess Again , 5/1 Indian Sound , 6/1 Bearcat Kitten , 8/1 Last Plunge , 8/1 Believe The Heat , 8/1 Run Banner , 12/1 Truffles And Gold , 15/1 U Rock It

Last Updated: 30 Dec 2018 03:56:12

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Verdict

SCYTHE has been in tremendous form recently and looks more than capable of gaining yet another success. Inexcess Again is respected along with Indian Sound.

Top Tip: Scythe (2)
Watch out for: Inexcess Again (1)

03:20 Charles Town (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 8 - Claiming

6f 110y

Winner $6,300 - 10 ran

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Form Snapshot

No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

537605

1 Southerncommission 19

dk g Field Commission - Turning South (Orientate)

4 8-8

Michael Jr Jones

He has won three times from 5f to 6f. Finished behind Conscience when fifth of 10 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Philadelphia Park over 6f earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Michael Pino. This requires more.

2 (2)

7-77163

2 Tero 20

b g Street Hero - Misty Harbor (Danzig Connection)

5 8-10

Scott Lane

He has won three times at 1m. Third of 7 behind Cou Rouge beaten 1 1/4l at 80-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f earlier this month. Faces a stiff assignment.

3 (3)

514511

3 Technicallyspeakin 27

dk g Inner Harbour - Technology's Girl (Technology)

5 8-12

Jose Montano

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. Won on his latest outing when 3-10fav at Charles Town over 6f earlier this month, beating Harasan by a neck. Leading credentials.

4 (4)

764175

4 Full Of Mine 20

ch g Mineshaft - Dance Song (Unbridled's Song)

7 8-3

Rhea Pennella

He has won three times from 6f to 1m. Finished 4 1/2l behind Cou Rouge when fifth of 7 at 30-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f earlier this month. Likely to struggle.

5 (5)

852658

5 Brute Force 22

b g Quiet American - Hoka He (Dixie Union)

5 8-8

Arnaldo Bocachica

Stacey Viands

He has won three times from 6f to 1m. Beaten 8l behind Relentless Strike at 12-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f earlier this month. Has plenty on his plate.

6 (6)

225240

6 The Iron Bank 69

ch g Congrats - Dream Out Loud (Stravinsky)

5 8-1

Kelvin Morales Cruz (10)

Jesus Cruz

He has won three times from 5f to 6f. Well beaten at 100-1 behind T Sizzle when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Laurel Park over 7f in October. Solid credentials.

7 (7)

221443

7 The Great Mchenry 36

b g Great Notion - O K to Love (Not For Love)

4 8-10

Darius Thorpe

Crystal Pickett

He has won three times from 4f to 6f. Third of 6 behind Too Many Coronas beaten 2l at 25-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Improvement needed.

8 (8)

643416

8 Crossing Borders 20

b g U S Ranger - Kat Nan Do (Formal Gold)

5 8-8

J Acosta

Curtis Bass

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f. Finished 10l behind Forest Night when sixth of 7 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m earlier this month. Opposable on recent efforts.

9 (9)

656623

9 Horse Spotter Carl 22

b g First Defence - Daringly (Tactical Advantage)

5 8-8

Adam Ingram

He has won three times from 5f to 6f. Third of 5 behind Couzier beaten 4 1/2l at 13-5 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m 1f earlier this month. Could go well.

10 (10)

162891

10 Sterling General 13

dk g Gandhi - Reece Land (Deputy Commander)

4 8-12

Mark Racanelli

Winner of six races from 4f to 7f. A winner at 9-2 at Charles Town over 6f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Katman Quick by 1 1/4l. Outside chance at best.

11 (11)

524112

11 To The Hilt 20

ch g Congrats - Pelago (More Than Ready)

3 8-8

Hugh McMahon

He has won three times at 6f. Beaten 1/2l by Cou Rouge when second of 7 at 9-10fav on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f earlier this month. Reserve.

12 (12)

363731

12 Baseballnbourbon 11

ch c Flashy Bull - Attababe (Carr de Naskra)

4 8-12

John Capellini

He has won three times at 6f. Won on his latest outing when 9-10fav at Mountaineer Park over 6f earlier this month, beating Empty Prize by 9l. Reserve.

13 (13)

3-91352

13 Crushing Powder 9

b g Bodemeister - Orange Crush (Distorted Humor)

4 8-8

John Capellini

He has won three times from 6f to 1m. Beaten a head by Tizracer when second of 9 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f earlier this month. Reserve.

Forecast: 2/1 Technicallyspeakin , 3/1 The Iron Bank , 5/1 To The Hilt , 6/1 Horse Spotter Carl , 8/1 Baseballnbourbon , 8/1 Sterling General , 8/1 Southerncommission , 10/1 Crossing Borders , 10/1 Crushing Powder , 12/1 The Great Mchenry , 15/1 Full Of Mine , 15/1 Brute Force , 15/1 Tero (Note: non-runners may affect prices)

Last Updated: 30 Dec 2018 03:56:12