Charles Town Picks & Predictions — August 21, 2026

Sisyphus is the morning-line favorite at 7/5 and rates second in the field at 81.63, with a 22% career win rate that shows steady consistency. Reshawn Latchman takes the mount for trainer Adam King, a combo that's been active at this meet. Our analysis has Sisyphus slightly behind Summer Vibes, which means if you're betting win, go with the overlay — but Sisyphus is a solid place horse at short odds.

Wiley Willard is the value-show angle in this race at 5/1, with the best career win rate in the field at a remarkable 33%. Trainer Busanda C. Armstrong sends Nomar Arroyo Bueno up, and with a TrackWiz rating of 80.11 and an average speed of 53, this horse has the figures to hit the board. At 5/1, he's a legitimate trifecta piece and possibly more.

Thelastbulletsmine is the value horse in this race, grading at 79.35 with the field's best average speed figure at 54 — meaning she can apply pressure on the front end and force rivals to chase. Trainer Michael V. Simone sends Arnaldo Bocachica out at 5/1 morning line odds, which represents real value for a horse with legitimate figures. Don't let the price scare you off — she's a legit place contender.

Full of Charm rates at 59.76 and carries a 16% career win rate, modest numbers but enough to land a board check in a field where a pace duel could open the door. Trainer Lewis E. Craig Jr. puts Julio Jorge up at a 3/1 morning line, and if Collecting Angels and Thelastbulletsmine burn each other up on the front end, Full of Charm could be picking up the pieces in the lane.

Remy's Top Gun rates second in the field at 80.05 and brings a 20% career win rate — a nice combination of ratings strength and proven form. Trainer Ronney W. Brown sends Nomar Arroyo Bueno out at 4/1, and in a race that figures to be decided in the first few jumps, this horse's average speed of 52 suggests she can compete from the start. A solid place play at a fair price.

Vissim is interesting at 7/2 morning line with the field's best career win rate at 28% — that's a horse who knows how to finish in the money. Trainer David Walters puts Jose Y. Diaz up, and even without an average speed on file, that 28% career win rate demands respect in claiming company. Round Vissim into your exactas and trifectas as a reliable show anchor.

Coronation Time makes for a logical place play at 5/1, rating at 75.01 with a solid 20% career win rate. It's worth noting that trainer Ronney W. Brown also trains I'm Not Catty — when a barn doubles up in a race, the second horse often hits the board as the stable has a pair of live ones. Nomar Arroyo Bueno takes the call, and the 5/1 price could be a gift.

Uncle Cat brings the best average speed figure in the field at 54 and rates at 64.24 with a 16% career win rate. Trainer Shane Meyers puts Arnaldo Bocachica up at 7/2, and that speed figure edge could be decisive if the pace collapses from the front. Use Uncle Cat as your show leg in trifectas and look for him to pick up a piece in the stretch.

Professor Grace checks in at 76.87 with a 20% career win rate and draws the four post, which is a prime spot in a 7-furlong race at Charles Town. Trainer Michael Sandoval sends Maximo Chilo out at 5/2 on the morning line — a price that suggests market respect. If Shewonttalktome gets into any trouble early, Professor Grace has the rating and the post position to capitalize.

Lona Lee is the value angle underneath at 6/1 morning line with a 22% career win rate — better than most of the field. Trainer Kristy Petty, who also trains Petty Perfect in this race, puts Antonio Lopez up, and the 62.84 rating suggests a horse capable of sneaking into the trifecta. At 6/1, Lona Lee is worth including in your exotic wagers as a show anchor.

I Hop Alot is the morning-line second choice at 9/5 and rates at 67.45 — notably below Golden Boss Man but a solid figure in maiden company. Trainer Kristy Gazzier puts Julio Jorge in the irons, and the average speed of 52 keeps her in contention pace-wise. She'll likely get heavy public support, so the place return may be thin, but she has the figures to finish on the board.

Foolish Rabbit is an interesting show play at 8/1, rating at 59.49 with an average speed of 52 that puts her right in the thick of the pace scenario. Trainer Tonya M. O'Neill sends Victor Rodriguez out, and in maiden special weight races where debut horses sometimes struggle to replicate workout figures, a horse with existing form lines like Foolish Rabbit can sneak into the trifecta at a fat price. Worth including underneath at the 8/1 morning line.