Charles TownSat, February 17, 2024

DOWSING ROD (4) started at 7/4 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths at this track (Dirt) over 6½f. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MACHISTO (6) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 6½f at this track, beaten only 0.8 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BULLETONTHECHARTS (2) is a seven-start maiden who finished ninth at his most recent appearance over 1m1/4f at Gulfstream Park (Synthetic) after he got a long way back in the run. Worth including in this suitable contest. WILLIAM'S CAUSE (5) finished 36 lengths from the winner in sixth last time out over 1m1/2f at Laurel (Dirt) on December 29. Better than last start and is a chance in this line up.