03:45 | Charles Town | Friday 21st August 2026

Form Snapshot: Winner of seven races from 4f to 7f. Finished 11l behind Jack's Aloha when last of 6 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in March. Hard to assess after lengthy absence

2 (2)

Nay's Only One 28

dk g ; Limehouse - Nay's Back

Nomar Bueno Arroyo (5)

Busanda Armstrong

Star rating: 0

2-62953 6 8-10 73

Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 6f to 1m. Third of 7 behind Hurricane Alert beaten 1 1/2l at 22-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Could go well with recent placed effort

3 (3)

Valhalla's Palace 13

dk g ; Warrior's Reward - Ransom Due

Alexis Espinoza

Jean Adorno

Star rating: 0

523374 5 8-10 74

Form Snapshot: Has won eight races from 5f to 7f. Finished 4l behind Mr. Dumbledore when fourth of 7 at 60-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m earlier this month. Capable of better dropping in class

4 (4)

Bold Desert 28

b g ; Three Chopt Road - Double Desert

Jahnxander Raspaldo (7)

Dewayne Johnson

Star rating: 0

223776 4 8-12 76

Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 6f to 7f. Finished 8l behind Hurricane Alert when sixth of 7 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Unlikely to trouble the judge

5 (5)

Yankee Doodle Kid 26

dk c ; Bullsbay - Magic Fillsthe Air

Moises Santaella

Ronney Brown

Star rating: 0

12D614 4 8-12 75

Form Snapshot: Winner of seven races from 4f to 7f. Finished 6l behind Juba's Notion when fourth of 7 at 17-4 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Has good potential returning to level

6 (6)

Racing Hot Line 7

b g ; Warrior's Reward - Ransom Past Due

Larry Reynolds

Bobby Barber

Star rating: 0

358666 5 8-10 69

Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 6f to 7f. Finished 12l behind Grandpa Joe when sixth of 7 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f earlier this month. Best to avoid on current evidence

7 (7)

Strollinginthewind 28

ch g ; Windsor Castle - Strolling North

Denis Araujo

Michael Jones

Star rating: 0

397344 6 8-12 71

Form Snapshot: Winner of six races from 4f to 1m. Finished 5l behind Head Lad when fourth of 7 at 19-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m last month. Difficult to recommend confidently

8 (8)

W V Lad 42

dk g ; Super Ninety Nine - Easy Mover

Juan Nunez

Kristy Gazzier

Star rating: 0

726-735 5 8-12 79

Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 4f to 7f. Finished 3 1/2l behind Summer Vibes when fifth of 6 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Worthy of consideration in easier grade

9 (9)

Grandpa Joe 7

b g ; Kobe's Back - Secret Garden

Christian Hiraldo

M Boggs

Star rating: 0

632231 5 9-0 71

Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 6f to 7f. Won on his latest outing when 11-5fav at Charles Town over 7f earlier this month, beating Musical Entourage by 7l. Likely contender after recent success

10 (10)

Robbielikeshim 42

b h ; Warrior's Reward - Harbin Ice

Wesley Ho

Michael Jones

Star rating: 0

152565 5 8-12 78

Form Snapshot: Winner of six races from 4f to 7f. Finished 13l behind Sharpasadiamond when last of 5 at 19-5 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Stands chance with improved showing

11 (11)

Love Is Wicked 12

b g ; Wicked Strong - Loves To Glance

Sunday Jr Diaz

Dewayne Johnson

Star rating: 0

834826 5 8-12 71

Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. Finished 9l behind Sharpasadiamond when last of 6 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f earlier this month. Could improve back at this level

Forecast: 5/2 W V Lad , 7/2 Yankee Doodle Kid , 9/2 Grandpa Joe , 5/1 Love Is Wicked , 5/1 Valhalla's Palace , 10/1 Robbielikeshim , 12/1 Fearnought , 12/1 Strollinginthewind , 12/1 Nay's Only One , 15/1 Racing Hot Line , 20/1 Bold Desert

Last Updated: 20 Aug 2026 06:04:52

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Verdict

Verdict

W V LAD drops in class after finishing third in allowance company and could prove the one to side with. Yankee Doodle Kid and Valhalla's Palace also merit consideration.

Top Tip: W V Lad (8)
Watch out for: Yankee Doodle Kid (5)