Charles Town Race 1

Allowance Optional Claiming

Stake: -

EL PACHO (2) Ran home strongly to win last time here and gets a favourable draw. Should come to hand quickly. Challenged by more formidable competitors. Displaying improvement over the past few runs. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. AMIDSHIPS (5) First run back after spell of 57 weeks. Was competitive when 3rd last run at this track and challenged by weaker competitors. Right in the thick of it and is a major player. BOSS E BOOGS (6) Uncompetitive when 5th last run here. Should improve from the last run and up against a less competitive field. Likely to be well placed early. Can win this. DIRECT THE SHOW (1) Mediocre display when 7th last time at the track but stepping down to a lower level. Should be swooping on the field late. Drawn beautifully. Coming back in trip. Keep an eye on the market for any leads.

Distance: 905m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: 3U, 3yo+, ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING, AOC, TB

Direct The Show (1) 53573464X7
Trainer: Kevin Boykins()
Jockey: Jacqueline A. Davis
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 15% / 34%

5 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Redirect

Dam: Just To Show You

Dam's Sire: Formal Gold

Stats

Career

32: 5-1-5

Distance

20: 5-1-2

Trk/Dst

20: 5-1-2

Track

32: 5-1-5

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

Good

5: 0-0-1

Heavy

6: 1-0-0

Synthetic

5: 0-1-2

Dirt

32: 5-1-5

Firm

16: 4-0-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m

Comments

Disappointing effort when 7th last time at this venue but competing at a lower grade. Will be trying to topple them late. Has a nice advantage with a good draw. Prefer to watch.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 7	25/7/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Starter Opti	5	Jacqueline A Davis	55.5kg	FT		-	19.3L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Juba's Notion 2. Logstradamus 3. Sharpasadiamond
4th of 8	20/11/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Claiming 78	4	Justin M Lewis	57kg	GD		-	5L	8-7	$34	-	$0	-	1. Masterwork 2. Strategist 3. C R's Mandate
6th of 8	29/10/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1710m	Starter Opti	4	Justin M Lewis	55kg	MY		-	18.5L	5-6-7	$41	-	$0	-	1. No Love For Juba 2. Royal Pain 3. Juba's Notion
4th of 4	16/10/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 89	2	Juan Mauricio Nunez	56kg	FT		-	5L	4-4	$6.00	-	$0	-	1. Take Your Time 2. Auburn Mill 3. Golden Key
3rd of 7	3/10/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	Claiming 81	6	Juan Mauricio Nunez	56kg	FT		-	5L	7-7	$15	-	$0	-	1. Valhalla's Palace 2. Doctor Pardo 3. Direct The Show
7th of 9	4/9/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Allowance 74	3	Angel Cruz	54.5kg	MY		-	11.9L	6-6	$9.00	-	$0	-	1. Big Bad Brass 2. Rum N Coke 3. Racing Hot Line

El Pacho (2) 8765802721
Trainer: Ruben D. Reyes()
Jockey: Nomar Arroyo Bueno (a2.3)
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 13% / 36%

6 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Saratoga Syndicate

Dam: I'Vegotadate

Dam's Sire: Kokand

Stats

Career

22: 3-3-2

Distance

20: 3-3-2

Trk/Dst

20: 3-3-2

Track

22: 3-3-2

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Good

2: 0-2-0

Heavy

4: 2-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

21: 2-3-2

Firm

15: 1-1-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-1-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

905m

Comments

Strong effort to the line to win last time at this track and has a good draw. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Absolutely right in this.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 6	23/7/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 71	1	Nomar Arroyo Bueno	49.799999952316284kg	FT		-	0.5L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. El Pacho 2. Renegade Rabbit 3. Punxadonny
2nd of 5	11/6/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 81	5	Nomar Arroyo Bueno	48.799999952316284kg	FT		-	7.8L	4-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Holiday Cash 2. El Pacho 3. You Rotten Joker
7th of 8	18/4/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 76	4	Denis Vicente Araujo	55.5kg	FT		-	7.3L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. T Rex Union 2. Cedar Runs Fiber 3. You Rotten Joker
2nd of 5	12/3/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 67	1	Moises Santaella	55.5kg	GD		-	0.8L	3-3	$7.50	-	$0	-	1. Bold Rock 2. El Pacho 3. Super Puncher
10th of 10	6/2/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 72	2	Denis Vicente Araujo	55.5kg	FT		-	L	10-10	$21	-	$0	-	1. Dadsnumbronehelpr 2. Mor D'oro 3. Bold Rock
8th of 8	8/1/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Claiming 72	4	Warren Ebow Iii	48.799999952316284kg	FT		-	44.8L	2-4	$41	-	$0	-	1. Grandpa Joe 2. Candy Connection 3. Jack's Aloha

El Lucerito (3) 6867655X56
Trainer: Angelo G. Jackson()
Jockey: Alexis Rios-Conde, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 13% / 27%

6 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Golden Lad

Dam: La Jessica

Dam's Sire: Ecclesiastic

Stats

Career

37: 5-1-4

Distance

35: 5-1-4

Trk/Dst

35: 5-1-4

Track

37: 5-1-4

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

3: 0-0-0

Heavy

3: 2-0-0

Synthetic

4: 0-0-0

Dirt

36: 5-1-4

Firm

27: 3-1-4

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

905m

Comments

Jumped at $18.00 and below par performance when 6th last time around here but competing in an easier class. Likely to get back in the run. Rough chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 7	30/7/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Starter Opti	3	Nomar Arroyo Bueno	50.700000047683716kg	FT		-	7.3L	6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Uncle Chinito 2. Restless 3. Arden'sluckytobe
5th of 7	5/6/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 84	1	Jacqueline A Davis	56kg	FT		-	7.3L	7-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Imperial King 2. Hopping Henry 3. Mon Gateau
5th of 5	8/11/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	Allowance Op	4	Andre R Ramgeet	55.5kg	FT		-	13.3L	5-5	$26	-	$0	-	1. Classic Joke 2. Change Your Luck 3. Improbable Journey
5th of 6	22/10/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 79	4	Jose Montano	56kg	FT		-	6.1L	6-5	$21	-	$0	-	1. Gold Fiber 2. Fiber Strong 3. Case Ace
6th of 6	15/10/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Allowance Op	4	Moises Santaella	49.700000047683716kg	FT		-	14.3L	6-6	$34	-	$0	-	1. Hey Boots 2. Uncaptured Warrior 3. Moonlit Notion
7th of 7	22/8/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Allowance 89	4	Andre R Ramgeet	56kg	FT		-	12L	7-7	$41	-	$0	-	1. Time To Rock 2. Suncroft 3. Prospective Love

Cedar Runs Fiber (4) 7655256177
Trainer: Kevin Boykins()
Jockey: Victor Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 7.32% / 19%

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Fiber Sonde

Dam: Run Louis Run

Dam's Sire: Louis Quatorze

Stats

Career

41: 3-5-0

Distance

30: 3-5-0

Trk/Dst

30: 3-5-0

Track

41: 3-5-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

4: 0-0-0

Heavy

4: 0-1-0

Synthetic

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

40: 3-5-0

Firm

31: 3-4-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

13: 1-4-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

905m - 1408m

Comments

Moderate showing when 7th last time around here but drops back to a suitable class. Possesses good finishing speed. Prefer in an easier race.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 7	30/7/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Starter Opti	4	Joe Stokes	56kg	FT		-	8.1L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Uncle Chinito 2. Restless 3. Arden'sluckytobe
7th of 7	24/7/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 75	3	Joe Stokes	57kg	FT		-	10.3L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Silver Saber 2. Dadsnumbronehelpr 3. Bold Rock
1st of 7	25/6/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 65	5	Joe Stokes	56kg	FT		-	0.8L	5-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Cedar Runs Fiber 2. Punxadonny 3. Shuffle
6th of 7	15/5/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	3U	6	Victor Rodriguez	56kg	FAST		-	6L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Fortunate Son 2. I'm Not Catty 3. Hardly Ever Better
5th of 6	7/5/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Allowance 84	5	Joe Stokes	55.5kg	FT		-	6.5L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Noble Ruling 2. Easy Pass 3. Holiday Cash
2nd of 8	18/4/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 76	8	Victor Rodriguez	56kg	FT		-	2.5L	3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. T Rex Union 2. Cedar Runs Fiber 3. You Rotten Joker

Amidships (5) 44246X753X
Trainer: Jeff C. Runco()
Jockey: Warren Ebow Iii (a2.3)
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 24% / 55%

7 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Midshipman

Dam: Jugni

Dam's Sire: Colonel John

Stats

Career

29: 7-5-4

Distance

22: 5-4-4

Trk/Dst

22: 5-4-4

Track

27: 7-5-4

1st Up

5: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 1-1-0

Good

3: 0-0-1

Heavy

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

28: 7-5-4

Firm

24: 7-5-2

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Comments

First up from a 57 week break. Came in 3rd last run at this track and facing a weaker group of contenders. Jeff C Runco stable are running hot lately. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 6	10/7/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Starter Opti	3	Walter Cullum	54.5kg	FT		-	3.8L	3-3	$9.50	-	$0	-	1. Rocket Appeal 2. Golden Key 3. Amidships
5th of 7	19/4/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Allowance Op	4	Justin M Lewis	55kg	FT		-	2.6L	5-4	$13	-	$0	-	1. Fiber Strong 2. Thewitchisgone 3. El Lucerito
7th of 8	5/2/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	3U	5	Arnaldo Bocachica	54.5kg	FAST		-	L	-	$13	-	$0	-	1. Rocket Appeal 2. King Kontie 3. Hopping Henry
6th of 8	13/9/24	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Allowance Op	3	Christian Maldonado	50kg	FT		-	9L	6-7	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Youthinkthatsfunny 2. Hopping Henry 3. Furreal
4th of 6	12/7/24	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Allowance Op	3	Christian Maldonado	48.5kg	FT		-	6.3L	4-4	$11	-	$0	-	1. Little Roo Roo 2. Penguin Power 3. Nico
2nd of 8	20/6/24	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Allowance Op	3	Arnaldo Bocachica	54.5kg	FT		-	0.3L	2-2	$4.40	-	$0	-	1. Hopping Henry 2. Amidships 3. Math Man Marco

Boss E Boogs (6) 6767854115
Trainer: Tabitha M. Wilhelm()
Jockey: Juan Mauricio Nunez
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 18% / 33%

Jockey / Horse Combo

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Limehouse

Dam: Hot And Bothered

Dam's Sire: A. P Jet

Stats

Career

48: 9-2-5

Distance

12: 3-0-0

Trk/Dst

12: 3-0-0

Track

48: 9-2-5

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Good

1: 1-0-0

Heavy

3: 2-0-0

Synthetic

4: 0-0-2

Dirt

48: 9-2-5

Firm

40: 6-2-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

15: 6-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

905m - 1308m

Comments

Below par when 5th last run around here. Should improve from the last run and up against weaker rivals. Displays good tactical speed. Juan Mauricio Nunez rates highly. Winning chance at nice odds.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 7	30/7/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Starter Opti	5	Sunday Diaz Jr	55.5kg	FT		-	4.8L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Uncle Chinito 2. Restless 3. Arden'sluckytobe
1st of 7	9/7/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 73	1	Juan Mauricio Nunez	57kg	MY		-	2.5L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Boss E Boogs 2. King Kontie 3. Gold Fiber
1st of 7	11/6/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 72	3	Juan Mauricio Nunez	56kg	MY		-	4.5L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Boss E Boogs 2. Take Your Time 3. Fiber Strong
4th of 10	14/5/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 79	8	Juan Mauricio Nunez	56kg	FT		-	9L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hopping Henry 2. One Candy Castle 3. Noid
5th of 9	17/4/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 73	4	Anthony Mawing	56kg	FT		-	5.3L	3-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Fiber Strong 2. Juba's Heart 3. Hardly Ever Better
8th of 8	2/4/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	Claiming 73	4	Anthony Mawing	56kg	FT		-	20.6L	2-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Noid 2. Hurricane Alert 3. Racing Hot Line

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked