Charles Town Picks: Charles Town Classic (8/28/2026)

The racing action from Charles Town on Friday features the Charles Town Classic Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Charles Town picks for the entire card!

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Charles Town Card Analysis

Charles Town Picks: Charles Town Classic (8/28/2026)

Charles Town Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 5:00 PM ET; Allowance $34.1k; 4 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 NAVY BAND (2-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Raspaldo puts this one in with a chance.
• #8 SNITCH DORADA (9-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 CLASSY BAY (7-2): Major Player. Santaella puts this one in with a chance.
• #1 BOSS LADY K P (15-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 5 – 1

The Plays

Win: #4 at 7-5

Exacta: 4 / 8,5

Charles Town Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 5:32 PM ET; Allowance $34.1k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 BOX TOP (9-5): Prime Win Player. Top connections on the circuit with Bocachica and Runco. Race may setup for this runner.
• #5 SUNSET HOUSE (9-2): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #6 JUMPING JADA (5-2): Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Hard to argue with the recent races.
• #4 CHANGES (10-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Peltroche and Peltroche team up on this one.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #9 at 7-5

Exacta: 9 / 5,6,4

Charles Town Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 6:02 PM ET; Allowance $34.1k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 FINNY (5-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Strong early pace figs. Looks good based on the 81 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #1 JOEL'S BOY (15-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 MUNICIPAL (9-2): Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 JUST DEEDS (3-5): Contender. Recent races are solid. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 8 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-1

Trifecta: 3 / 1,8 / 1,8,2

Charles Town Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 6:32 PM ET; Shenandoah Stakes $50k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 THE WINE STEWARD (8-5): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Comes in with solid form.
• #4 FASTER GATOR (7-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Likely to get forward position.
• #5 PLAY IT LOUD (8-1): Underneath. May be able to find the right setup.
• #6 HAMMER (6-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 5 – 6

The Plays

Win: #2 at 6-5

Exacta: 2 / 5,6

Charles Town Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 7:02 PM ET; Allowance $36.6k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #6 JUST A WIZARD (5-2): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 COACH SIGGY (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Top connections on the circuit with Barbosa and Farrior.
• #8 YOUTHFUL ENERGY (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #9 GIMMETHATSUGAR (6-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 8 – 9

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta: 6 / 8,9

Charles Town Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 7:32 PM ET; Autumn WVB Overnight Stakes $50k; 4 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 MAGGIE'S GIRL (2-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Strong early pace figs.
• #5 THELASTSAY (9-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 PARTY TIME FOR ME (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #8 REDHOTCHILIPHILLY (5-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 2 – 8

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-5

Exacta: 3 / 2,8

Charles Town Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 8:02 PM ET; Last Enchantment WVB Overnight Stakes $50k; 4 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 DUNCAN IDAHO (4-5): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #2 HONEYQUIST (3-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 MOONLIT NOTION (15-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 TICO GRANDE (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 4 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 1-1

Exacta: 7 / 2,4,3

Charles Town Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 8:32 PM ET; Misty Bennett Pink Ribbon Stakes $300k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 IRISH MAXIMA (2-1): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 99 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 MYSTIC LAKE (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #8 FOIE GRAS (5-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Likely in the mix early.
• #7 OVERCOME ADVERSITY (6-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 8 – 7

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-5

Exacta: 5 / 3,8,7

Charles Town Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 9:05 PM ET; Robert Hilton Memorial Stakes $500k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 SOLITUDE DUDE (1-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Gaffalione and Joseph team up on this one.
• #6 SCULCOS FOLLY (5-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #2 BRAVARO (8-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Hard to argue with the recent races.
• #4 LANGVAD (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #3 at 1-1

Exacta: 3 / 6,2,4

Charles Town Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 9:44 PM ET; Charles Town Oaks $750k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 LUV YOUR NEIGHBOR (8-5): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 96 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #1 TESSELLATE (10-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Lopez puts this one in with a chance.
• #3 NICHE (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 LITTLE MISS CURLIN (12-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Loveberry and Devereux. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 3 – 7

The Plays

Win: #5 at 6-5

Exacta: 5 / 1,3,7

Charles Town Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 10:25 PM ET; Charles Town Classic Stakes $1000k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 BARBADIAN RUNNER (9-2): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #10 SKIPPYLONGSTOCKING (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
• #2 WILLY D'S (5-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Could wear these ones down late.
• #4 FULL SCREEN (15-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Lopez puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 9 – 10 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #9 at 7-2

Pick 3 (Races 6-8): #2,9,10 with #3 with #8,10,2

Exacta: 9 / 10,2,4

Charles Town Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 10:55 PM ET; Frank Gall Memorial Stakes $75k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 TEACHINTHERELEASE (7-5): Best Bet of the Card. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 98 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #7 JUBAWITHATWIST (7-2): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #4 CATCH THE HUMOR (10-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #8 SOCIAL CHIC (20-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 4 – 8

The Plays

Win: #3 at 1-1

Exacta: 3 / 7,4,8

Charles Town Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 11:25 PM ET; Sadie Hawkins Stakes $75k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #8 OVERNIGHT POW WOW (5-2): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Strong early pace figs.
• #10 THE SKY IS FALLING (15-1): Fringe Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Cruz puts this one in with a chance.
• #2 MALIBU YEARS (3-1): Fringe Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Reynolds and Barber team up on this one.
• #9 GOD'S PRIDE (6-1): Underneath. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 8 – 10 – 2 – 9

The Plays

Win: #8 at 2-1

Exacta: 8 / 10,2,9

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