The Biz
August 2, 2025
Picks and analysis for this afternoon’s card from Charles Town Races:
RACES ON CARD: 8CARRYOVERS: Jackpot Pick 6, $1,843POST TIME: 7:00 p.m.
RACE 1
7. Can I Get AwitnessSolid graduation score in first local two-turn try versus claiming rivals1. Paperback EditionMakes first visit to CT after facing better in two tries versus winners6. Just a RainbowLast couple aren’t great, but earlier tries are decent; should be running at the end
RACE 2
2. Marilyn MoonroeLoves this one-turn trip; trainer-jock combo have a 2.53 ROI7. Party Time for MeWill look to sit off the speed and reel ’em in late; finished behind two of these as beaten favorite last out5. Boss Lady K PImproved early speed in last two starts
RACE 3
4. Celtic PrideSolid outing in latest behind a pair of next out winners; makes second start of cycle5. Caribbean PleasureOwns five wins at the trip and beat similar in latest1. Cajun JoeConsistent sort has been in the money 11 of 16 at the distance
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RACE 4
3. Juba’s ParadeMakes third start of the cycle and arrives off a decisive win; new trainer Sanderson is 6-for-18 first off the claim, and this one might sit a good trip in a race with plenty of front-end speed5. Maggie’s GirlBest of the early speed horses4. Lightnin RunnerHas plenty of good tries on her resume
RACE 5
8. SharpasadiamondCaught a monster in Life Is Daily last out; none of those in here tonight7. Direct AppealLate-running sort has run a bunch of pretty good races without getting the money3. Easy PassBoth tries against winners are solid; tries two turns for the first time
RACE 6
4. Captain HallettThrashed by stablemate on debut but was well clear of the rest8. Gimme a HollerRan on willingly in debut3. Fortunate SonMake first start of season following credible debut in late ’24
RACE 7
1. Overnight Pow WowDQed from easy win versus similar because of a medication violation; should be too much for these3. Bella MelaJust missed versus Mendys Honey two back in the Fancy Buckles; gets back to best game at one turn7. Coal CountryImproving miss put forth a career-best effort in winning latest
RACE 8
5. Cowgirl AttitudeTroubled outings last two, including latest when clobbered by an outer rival several jumps out of the gate; return to spring form would put her in the mix7. She SpeaksSpeedster is in good form now4. Peggy’s WayMakes third start of cycle and third in Brown barn