Catskill Steve's Picks

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Wednesday)

5 LISTED WINNERS WITH 2 ON “TOP”. 4 EXACTAS LISTED AS WELL AS 2 TRIFECTAS, 2 PICK THREES, A DD AND $310.40 & $158.40 SUPERFECTAS.

Preferred Play Of The Day – RAISE THE RENT (4TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – CARTERS CAPER (3RD RACE)

Race 1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: DUNES BEACH
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: JONES Z TAM
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: LITTLE GUY
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BLAZING BLACK
Odds: 8-1

Race 1 Comments: DUNES BEACH went down the road, set a quick clip and was able to hold off the closers in fast mile racing against a strong closer’s bias in just third start of the year. 4-year-old showed some ability as a sophomore and may continue to get better for strong connections.

Race 2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: STONEBRIDGE ROCKS
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MIKEY BOY
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SOME POWER
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: BOOK BINGE
Odds: 4-1

Race 3

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: CARTERS CAPER*
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: CAVIART STETSON
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: GOT HOT MOM
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: LYONS AMUSEMENTS
Odds: 4-1

Race 4

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: RAISE THE RENT**
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: JET ACE
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SUCRETARIAT
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MIDNIGHT SHARK
Odds: 5-1

Race 4 Comments: RAISE THE RENT never fired from 8-hole last time in first try at this reduced level. Moves inside and is likely to show speed.

Race 5

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: COACH CAL
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: DENALI SEELSTER
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SAMMY B HAPPY
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: TOLLY-HO
Odds: 5-2

Race 5 Comments: COACH CAL tough old senior citizen has been chasing torrid miles as he winds down his career. 14-year-old has enjoyed a decent final year and may handle this slightly reduced level.