Tracks: Woodbine & Charles Town
This Thursday brings two action-packed cards to keep your eyes on: a tightly contested Maiden Claiming race at Woodbine, and a fast-paced Allowance sprint at Charles Town. Whether you’re chasing form or feeling bold on a longshot, now’s your moment to pick your winner.
WOODBINE – Race 1: Maiden Claiming
Start Time: 1:05 PM (local time)
Distance: 1710 meters (8.5 furlongs)
Purse: $20,475
Age Group: 3 years old and up
Top Choice: One Smooth Stone
There’s a lot to like about One Smooth Stone. With Flores E. in the irons and Coryat J. as the trainer, this 3-year-old enters as the morning line favorite at 5/2. He’s lightly raced, showing signs of raw talent, and looks poised to improve on his last outing. If he gets a clean break, he could lead gate to wire.
Contenders to Watch:
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Powaqa (Munger R./Grant C.) – The second choice at 3/1, this 4-year-old filly brings maturity and stamina. Look for a strong finish down the stretch.
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Arrakasta Izan (Samuel J./Lopez S.) – At 7/2, this one has a balanced profile and enough late kick to make things interesting in the final furlong.
Value Bet: Audax Minor
Don’t overlook Audax Minor at 6/1. With solid connections and decent pace figures, this one could outrun the odds and land in the money.
Prediction:
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One Smooth Stone
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Powaqa
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Audax Minor
CHARLES TOWN – Race 1: Allowance
Start Time: 7:00 PM (local time)
Distance: 906 meters (4.5 furlongs)
Purse: $18,144
Age Group: 3 years old and up
Top Favorite: Maximillions Dream
At a commanding 3/5 on the morning line, Maximillions Dream looks like the real deal. With Mawing A. up and Kent K. training, this 4-year-old enters with sharp form and blazing early speed. Expect a rocket start and a wire-to-wire performance unless someone surprises.
Big Threat: Hold Up
At 9/2, Hold Up (Araujo D./Gazzier K.) is the main danger. He’s experienced, has early pace, and could push the favorite early or capitalize if the leader tires.
Sleeper Alert: Correlation
Correlation (Diaz S. J./Mangual M.) sits at 4/1 and could offer real value if the race unfolds in his favor. He’s well drawn, lightly raced, and looks sharp off his last effort.
Prediction:
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Maximillions Dream
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Correlation
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Hold Up
Your Turn to Ride the Action
Will the favorites deliver as expected, or is there a surprise brewing on the backstretch? Share your picks, tell us your bold predictions, and don’t miss these electric races.
Thursday’s racing has value, speed, and surprises written all over it. Are you betting with your gut, or backing the numbers?
