If you’re a fan of speed, strategy, and pure excitement, you can’t miss today’s picks. This April 17, we’ve got action from Charles Town in the U.S. and pure class from Cheltenham in the UK. Here’s a carefully curated selection of races that could bring you big wins—if you read the field right.
🇺🇸 Charles Town: Race 1 – Claiming
🕖 Start time: 7:00 PM
📏 Distance: 906 m
🏇 Category: 3 years old and up
💰 Winner’s purse: 7,119 USD
A short but explosive sprint where every second matters. The clear favorite is La Maddalena, ridden by Acosta J. and trained by Pickett C. With odds of 6/5, she’s the one to beat, boasting a solid track record and great synergy between jockey and trainer.
But don’t overlook Direct Cause—young, agile, and running at a lighter weight (8-6), this horse might take advantage in the final stretch.
If you’re after value, Odds On Mischief could be your dark horse. At 4/1, with a solid recent performance, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him finish in the money.
🎯 Tip of the Day: A straight win on La Maddalena is the safest play, but combining it with Direct Cause in an exacta could boost your payout. Short races often bring big surprises!
🇬🇧 Cheltenham: KTDA Fillies’ Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
🕣 Start time: 8:35 AM
📏 Distance: 3,383 m
🏇 Category: Class 1 | 2-4yo (fillies)
💰 Winner’s purse: 22,780 GBP
One of the day’s top races at Cheltenham, featuring a field packed with young talent. Sainte Lucie, trained by the legendary W. P. Mullins and ridden by D. E. Mullins, comes in as the favorite with odds of 3/1. Her strength over hurdles and strong finishes make her a natural contender.
She’s not alone though—Maxios Prime also stands out with a competitive weight (10-2) and good preparation, making her a serious threat.
Looking for value? Clotilda (11/2) offers consistency and comes from the respected Nicholls-Cobden duo, known for making noise in big events.
🔥 Pro tip: A trifecta box with Sainte Lucie, Maxios Prime, and Clotilda could deliver strong returns. Prefer low risk? A place bet on Matwana (4/1) might be the way to go.
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