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Charles Town Picks & Predictions — April 30, 2026

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This card ran on April 30, 2026.

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Race 18Itza KittyML 5/27:00 PM EDT

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Last 30 days at Charles Town: our top pick won 22 of 64 races (34%) and finished in the money in 47.

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Here's our expert breakdown of today's 9-race card at Charles Town. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 9 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

7:00 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Itza Kitty looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win8Itza KittyML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 1. Ridden by Nomar Arroyo Bueno, trained by Kent Knudsen. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 13.32 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $10000 to $5000. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place3Sexy Red DressML 4/1

Rating board at 75.9. Ridden by J. D. Acosta. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 13.14 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $10000 to $5000.

⚡ Longshot6Maybe a BlondML 20/1

Rating board at 28.3. Ridden by Jacqueline A. Davis. Claiming Price Decreased from $12500 to $5000.

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Race 2

7:30 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Still Grumpy looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win5Still GrumpyML 9/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.9 for Race 2. Ridden by Justin M. Lewis, trained by Michael E. Jones, Jr.. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 13.07 sec/furlong. 3 wins and placed in 14 of 24 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance.

place3R SpecialML 6/5

Rating board at 81.2. Ridden by Sunday Diaz, Jr.. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.98 sec/furlong. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races.

show2LaughintothebankML 5/1

Rating board at 71.2. Ridden by Gerald Almodovar. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races.

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Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.

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Race 3

7:57 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 7 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Amendment looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win6AmendmentML 9/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.9 for Race 3. Ridden by Victor Rodriguez, trained by Kevin J. Joy. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.93 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. Placed in 6 of 10 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 4 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Placed in 6 of 9 races at Charles Town. Has placed in 2 of 3 races at 7 fur.

place5Clearly InishML 3/1

Rating board at 83.2. Ridden by Brandon Whitacre. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.73 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races.

show4RedheadedstepchildML 5/1

Rating board at 53.3. Ridden by J. D. Acosta.

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Race 4

8:25 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Coronation Time looks standout with daylight to the rest.

⚡ Longshot5FearnoughtML 12/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 29.0 for Race 4. Ridden by Jose Y. Diaz, trained by Frederick Clatterbuck.

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Race 5

8:53 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Unusual Bay looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win6Unusual BayML 9/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.9 for Race 5. Ridden by Moises Santaella, trained by Ronney W. Brown. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.76 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 63% of races.

place1Reece's DramaML 5/1

Rating board at 74.6. Ridden by Edgar Villasmil. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 13.02 sec/furlong.

show4AmamaML 2/1

Rating board at 73.4. Ridden by Sunday Diaz, Jr.. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.96 sec/furlong.

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Race 6

9:21 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — River Warrior Rvf looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win3River Warrior RvfML 6/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 82.7 for Race 6. Ridden by Warren Ebow III, trained by Jeff C. Runco. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.77 sec/furlong. 4 wins and placed in 17 of 30 races on Dirt tracks. Jockey & Horse combo has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance.

place9Run TzuML EVN

Rating board at 81.1. Ridden by Jahnxander Raspaldo. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.85 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $12500 to $5000.

show7Park Ave PrinceML 8/1

Rating board at 68.4. Ridden by Moises Santaella. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.89 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races.

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Race 7

9:49 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 4 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — King Uni looks standout with daylight to the rest.

⚡ Longshot7Pay Da BabyML 15/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 36.7 for Race 7. Ridden by Christian Maldonado, trained by Michael E. Jones, Jr..

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Race 8

10:17 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Ride to Remember looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win1Ride to RememberML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 8. Ridden by Arnaldo Bocachica, trained by Angelo G. Jackson. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 13.01 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 37% win rate and finished in the money in 78% of races. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Horse won last time it raced. 04/03/2026. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

place3SlanderousML 6/1

Rating board at 71.9. Ridden by Nomar Arroyo Bueno. 2 wins and placed in 10 of 17 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races.

show6First PearlML 3/1

Rating board at 71.2. Ridden by Fredy Peltroche. 2 wins and placed in 12 of 20 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 2 of 3 races at 6 1/2 fur.

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Race 9

10:45 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — J. Belkin looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win4J. BelkinML 9/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.9 for Race 9. Ridden by Moises Santaella, trained by Tyler S. Shanley. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 13.08 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 4 of 6 of Sprint races. 1 wins and placed in 4 of 6 races at Charles Town.

place7Emirates HonorML 7/2

Rating board at 67.6. Ridden by Sunday Diaz, Jr.. 2 wins and placed in 11 of 17 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 2 of 3 races at 6 1/2 fur.

show9Tree of DemML 10/1

Rating board at 65.3. Ridden by Christian Hiraldo. 1 wins and placed in 12 of 24 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races.

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