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Charles Town Picks & Predictions — June 4, 2026

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Race 13SpatulaML 9/57:00 PM EDT

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Charles Town is dealing out a full 9-race Thursday card under partly cloudy skies, with temperatures sitting at a warm 83°F. The dirt strip is the only surface in play today, so pace scenario and trip handicapping are going to matter from the drop of the gate all the way through the feature.

Three of today's nine races are maiden special weights — always a tricky puzzle at a tight, bullring track like Charles Town where experience around those sharp turns can be worth as much as raw talent. Sprints dominate the card, with the longest events stretching to 7 furlongs in Races 7 and 8. Don't sleep on the claiming races in between — there's real money to be made when horses move between class levels on a card like this.

TrackWiz has full ratings on every horse in the field. Three races are open to everyone today, with the remaining six available to subscribers. Let's break it down.

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Race 1

7:00 PM EDT

Claiming · 4 1/2 fur · Dirt

Trainer Tyler Shanley throws a one-two punch at this short 4.5-furlong dirt claimer, but one of his horses towers over the field on the ratings — the question is whether the pace setup favors the chalk.

win3SpatulaML 9/5

Spatula comes in with a TrackWiz rating of 88.83 — that's a massive gap over the second-best horse in here at 78.94, and trainer Tyler Shanley clearly has this horse ready to fire. The average speed figure of 56 leads the field among horses with recorded figures, and at 9/5 on the morning line, the market agrees this is the one to beat. Jockey Joe Stokes gets the call, and with Shanley saddling two horses in this spot, he's putting his best rider on the right one. In a short sprint, figures and class separation usually win out — Spatula fits the profile.

place6Sweet ManhattanML 3/1

Sweet Manhattan checks in with a solid 78.94 TrackWiz rating and an average speed figure of 52, which puts her firmly in the mix for a piece. Trainer M. Joanna Boggs sends her out at 3/1 on the morning line — a fair price for a horse with this kind of profile in a claiming sprint. A career win rate of just 5% suggests she finds ways to finish close without always closing the deal, which makes her a natural place candidate.

show4Elite MissML 5/2

Elite Miss is the other Shanley horse in the field, rated 60.81 with an average speed of 51 and an 11% career win rate. She's opened at 5/2, and while she may not match Spatula's firepower, being under the same barn means she'll be fit and have a clear pace target to chase. In a short sprint where things can get chaotic in a hurry, having a second Shanley runner in your exotics makes sense.

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Race 2

7:30 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A heavy favorite looms large in this maiden special weight at 6.5 furlongs, but the price gap in the morning line creates some real exotic opportunities underneath.

win5Seldom Seen MineML 3/5

Seldom Seen Mine opens at 3/5 on the morning line and carries the top TrackWiz rating in the field at a perfect 90 — that's about as dominant a profile as you'll see in a maiden field. Jockey Jeiron Barbosa gets the mount for trainer David Walters, and with an average speed figure of 52 in prior works or outings, the underlying form backs up the favoritism. At 6.5 furlongs, pace is a real factor, and a horse this highly rated figures to handle whatever scenario unfolds. The price is short, but the case for winning is strong.

place6Megs Golden BoyML 9/2

Megs Golden Boy checks in at 9/2 on the morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 60 and an average speed of 52 — matching the favorite's figure, which is notable in a maiden field where most horses haven't run much. Trainer Kevin Boykins sends him out with Joe Stokes in the irons, a capable combination at Charles Town. If Seldom Seen Mine stumbles or faces a strong pace challenge, Megs Golden Boy is the most likely beneficiary.

show3IfthedevildancedML 10/1

Ifthedevildanced sits at 10/1 morning line odds with a rating of 51.69 and an average speed of 50, which makes him a sneaky show ticket in a wide-open maiden field. Trainer William R. Lewis Jr. doesn't grab headlines, but this horse has enough of a figure profile to hit the board. At double-digit odds, he adds real value to any exacta or trifecta construction underneath the top two choices.

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Our three free best bet races give you a solid foundation to build a winning day. Race 1 opens things up with Spatula drawing our top rating of 88.83 at a workable 9/5 morning line in a sprint claiming affair — a price that leaves a little meat on the bone. Race 2 features the day's most heavily favored horse: Seldom Seen Mine is installed at 3/5 in a 6½-furlong maiden special weight, and a TrackWiz rating of 90 backs up that confidence. And in Race 3, Horvath is our top selection in the second MSW sprint of the afternoon, hitting the board at 6/5 with a 59.67 rating that reflects just how wide-open maiden races can get at this distance.

One angle worth noting across the early sprint races: Charles Town's tight configuration puts a premium on horses that break alertly and secure good position by the first turn. Horses who can lead or settle just off a comfortable pace have historically held a meaningful edge here in short sprints, and that shapes how we view the pace scenarios in all three free picks.

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Race 3

7:57 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 4 1/2 fur · Dirt

Three horses are separated by just four points at the top of the TrackWiz ratings in this maiden sprint, setting up a genuinely competitive race where the morning line favorite is barely pulling away from the field.

win3HorvathML 6/5

Horvath opens as the 6/5 morning line choice and leads all horses with a TrackWiz rating of 59.67, though the lead over the next two is slim — just three points separates him from Danzante Bay. Trainer Phil Schoenthal sends him out with Angel Cruz in the irons, and while no average speed figure is listed, the overall preparation profile earns him the top spot in our analysis. In a maiden sprint, first-time confidence and a confident trainer-jockey pairing can go a long way.

place2Danzante BayML 3/1

Danzante Bay is the Ronney W. Brown representative at 3/1, rated 56.67 and essentially in a dead heat with Horvath on the TrackWiz scale. Brown is one of the busier trainers on the Charles Town circuit, and he knows what it takes to get a maiden home at this track. Without a published speed figure, the rating alone drives the confidence here — he's the most likely horse to land right behind the favorite.

show5ShawnpatrickML 7/2

Shawnpatrick draws post 5 at 7/2 on the morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 55.83 and a recorded average speed of 53 — which is actually the highest average speed figure among all horses in this field with figures on record. Trainer Kelly Lynn Deiter has him pointed at a short sprint where that kind of early zip can matter. If the pace gets honest up front, Shawnpatrick's figures give him a legitimate shot to run into a show spot or better.

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Race 4

8:25 PM EDT

Claiming · 4 1/2 fur · Dirt

A legitimate upset alert surfaces in this claiming sprint — the TrackWiz top-rated horse opens at 10/1, suggesting the market is sleeping on some meaningful form.

win4CloudyncoolML 10/1

Cloudyncool is our top pick at 10/1 morning line, yet she carries the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 76.88 — that kind of disconnect between the ratings and the morning line is exactly what TrackWiz analysis is designed to flag. She's posted a 20% career win rate, matches the field's average speed profile at 52, and trainer Kristy Petty clearly has two horses live in this spot. Jockey Denis Vicente Araujo takes the mount and has the fitness angle working in his favor with a trainer who runs two horses here. At 10/1, she represents genuine value if the figures hold up.

place2Hello FoxyML 6/1

Hello Foxy is one of the more accomplished horses in this claiming field, boasting a 20% career win rate and the second-highest TrackWiz rating at 72.71. Trainer Timothy C. Grams sends her out with Larry C. Reynolds aboard, and her average speed of 51 keeps her competitive in a field where figures are tightly bunched. She's a natural place play at 6/1 — good enough to hit the board without needing to outrun everyone.

show3Stars Over JubaML 9/2

Stars Over Juba rates third in the field at 70.73 with a 15% career win rate and an average speed of 51, making her a reliable show option at 9/2. Trainer Adam King has a horse that fits the conditions, and Reshawn Latchman is a solid Charles Town pilot. In a race where the top three by TrackWiz ratings are separated by just six points, the show slot looks very much in play.

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Race 5

8:53 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 4 1/2 fur · Dirt

A ten-horse maiden field features a standout on the TrackWiz ratings who also represents some price value — and a legitimate longshot angle lurks underneath with a double-digit morning line horse rated right in the mix.

win10Miss FortunateML 7/2

Miss Fortunate draws program number 10 and opens at 7/2 — a fair price for the field's top-rated horse at 86.35, a substantial margin over everyone else in this maiden sprint. Trainer Ryan A. Gillespie hands the mount to Joe Stokes, one of the more reliable riders on the Charles Town circuit, and an average speed figure of 51 backs up the ratings-based edge. In a first-level maiden sprint where form can be hard to read, this kind of rating separation is the clearest signal in the field.

place2Midnight SpinML 12/1

Midnight Spin opens at 12/1 with a TrackWiz rating of 58.34 and a recorded average speed of 53 — the highest speed figure among all horses in this field with figures on the board. That's a genuine angle: a horse that's actually showing the fastest raw times gets overlooked at double-digit odds, likely because her overall profile hasn't translated to wins yet. Trainer Roland P. Clement III and jockey Denis Vicente Araujo combine here, and if the pace sets up right, Midnight Spin could outrun her odds.

show1Just Do BelieveML 5/2

Just Do Believe opens at 5/2 as one of the market favorites, rated 57.50 and sitting third in the field on the TrackWiz scale. Trainer Anthony Farrior saddles her with J.D. Acosta aboard, and the morning line respect is real. With no average speed figure recorded, the rating and market confidence carry most of the weight — she's a sensible show anchor for exotics in a wide-open maiden field.

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Race 6

9:21 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 4 1/2 fur · Dirt

This allowance optional claimer features a horse with a dominant rating and one of the best career win percentages in the field — but a second runner lurking at 5/1 with a 41% career win rate adds real intrigue.

win3Party Time for MeML 3/1

Party Time for Me is our top selection at 3/1 morning line, carrying the field's highest TrackWiz rating at 87.08 and a career win rate of 37% — both figures that stand out clearly in this allowance field. Trainer Anthony K. Grigsby puts Joe Stokes in the saddle, and while no average speed figure is listed, the overall profile commands respect at this level. A 37% career win rate in allowance company is elite-level consistency, and at 3/1, this is a best-bet caliber play.

place9RedhotchiliphillyML 5/1

Redhotchiliphilly is the most intriguing horse in the race — a 41% career win rate is the highest in the entire field, and a TrackWiz rating of 83.44 puts her solidly in the top tier. Trainer Joey Martinez sends her out with Grant Whitacre at 5/1 morning line odds, which looks like value for a horse with that kind of win percentage. The gap between her rating and Party Time for Me's is only about four points — she's fully capable of turning this around.

show4ThelastsayML 8/1

Thelastsay opens at 8/1 with a TrackWiz rating of 69.63, a 29% career win rate, and a recorded average speed of 52, which leads all horses in the field with figures on record. Trainer Ronney W. Brown is one of the most active conditioners at Charles Town and knows how to have horses ready, especially in allowance spots. The 8/1 price makes her an excellent show value and trifecta option if the top two handle the expected pace pressure.

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Race 7

9:49 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

A heavy favorite with a near-90 TrackWiz rating dominates this starter optional claiming field at seven furlongs, but a pair of interesting price horses could make the exotics worth playing underneath.

win8MasterworkML 6/5

Masterwork comes in as the 6/5 morning line choice with a TrackWiz rating of 89.71 — the highest in the field by a significant margin — and an average speed of 53 that ties for best among horses with figures. Trainer Ronney W. Brown sends him out with Moises Santaella, a dependable combination at Charles Town, and a 18% career win rate in what appears to be a regularly competitive schedule suggests consistent form. At seven furlongs there's more pace to navigate than in a sprint, but a horse this far ahead on the ratings typically has the class to handle it.

place5Wiley WillardML 7/2

Wiley Willard opens at 7/2 and rates second in the field at 69.95, nearly 20 points behind Masterwork but well clear of the next cluster. He also shows a 25% career win rate and an average speed of 53, matching the top horse's figure — meaning if Masterwork falters or faces a rough trip, Wiley Willard has the raw talent to pick up the pieces. Trainer Ronney W. Brown double-teams this race, and Nomar Arroyo Bueno gets the mount here.

show7Absolute GritML 12/1

Absolute Grit opens at 12/1 but rates third in the field at 61.77 with a 21% career win rate and an average speed of 53 — the same figure as the top two horses in the ratings. Trainer Michelle R. Wilson puts Sunday Diaz Jr. aboard, and at this price there's real show value for a horse that won't embarrass in the figures department. In a seven-furlong race where pace can create chaos, having a horse with legitimate speed figures at longshot odds is exactly the kind of spot TrackWiz analysis targets.

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Race 8

10:17 PM EDT

Allowance · 7 fur · Dirt

A full field of twelve at seven furlongs in this allowance features a top-rated horse flying somewhat under the radar at 6/1 morning line odds — this looks like a solid value overlay situation.

win8Zero DegreesML 6/1

Zero Degrees tops the TrackWiz ratings at 82.71 with a 16% career win rate and an average speed of 52, yet opens at 6/1 on the morning line — that's a meaningful overlay for the top horse in an allowance field. Trainer Joseph Pyke sends her out with Jose Y. Diaz in the irons, and the combination of a strong rating and fair price is exactly what makes this a confident top selection. Seven furlongs suits horses with sustained pace ability, and her figure profile suggests she belongs at the top of this field.

place7Creative CatchML 7/2

Creative Catch is the morning line second choice at 7/2 with a TrackWiz rating of 68.56 and a 25% career win rate — that win percentage is one of the better marks in the field. Trainer Jeff C. Runco sends her out with Warren Ebow III, and an average speed of 53 is the best recorded figure in the entire field. If she can set or stalk a manageable pace, that speed profile could carry her to a strong finish even against the top-rated horse.

show10B's Wild CandyML 9/2

B's Wild Candy rates third in this field at 67.11 with a 12% career win rate and an average speed of 52, and trainer Ronald G. Sigler fields two horses in this race which suggests stable confidence. Wilfredo Santiago takes the mount at a morning line of 9/2, and the combination of competitive figures and a double-barn entry angle makes B's Wild Candy a smart show selection in a twelve-horse allowance field.

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Race 9

10:45 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

The finale features a clear one-two punch at the top of the ratings with the first and second choices separated by only about eight points — this shapes up as a likely exacta battle between two horses the morning line has priced as co-chalk.

win7Flag WomanML 2/1

Flag Woman draws post 7 at 2/1 morning line odds and leads the field with a TrackWiz rating of 88.54 — the strongest number on the card in this closing claiming race. She backs it up with a 28% career win rate and an average speed of 52, and trainer Ronney W. Brown puts Nomar Arroyo Bueno in the saddle — a sharp combination at Charles Town. Brown wins consistently with this kind of horse in claiming spots, and Flag Woman's overall profile makes her the clear top choice at a fair price.

place9ItzayanaML 9/5

Itzayana checks in at 9/5 morning line with an 80.89 TrackWiz rating and a 22% career win rate — both numbers that confirm she's a legitimate threat to win, not just place. Trainer Manolo Mangual hands the mount to J.D. Acosta, and with an average speed of 52, she matches Flag Woman's figure on that metric. The morning line has her priced slightly shorter than our top pick, which tells you the market respects her — she's a natural place anchor and could easily reverse the order on the right trip.

show6Corri FeliceML 9/2

Corri Felice opens at 9/2 with a solid 64.60 TrackWiz rating and a 16% career win rate, putting her in a clear third tier behind the top two but well ahead of the rest of this field. Trainer Kristy Gazzier saddles her with Reshawn Latchman, who is a capable hand at this circuit, and her average speed of 51 is competitive. At 9/2, she's the right price for a horse that profiles as a strong show and exotic play in a race where the top two may be fighting it out up front.

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Bottom line for June 4 at Charles Town: Seldom Seen Mine is the day's most confident selection, Spatula offers solid value in the opener, and Cloudyncool at double-digit morning line odds is the kind of overlay angle that can make your day. For pace projections, exotic strategies, and the full breakdown on all 9 races, subscribe at /pricing and get every edge we have before first post.

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