Catskill Steve's Picks

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Tuesday)

5 LISTED WINNERS WITH 3 ON “TOP”. 4 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 2 PICK THREES, A TRIFECTA AND A DD.

Preferred Play Of The Day – ICARUS FALLS N (4TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – BRUTAL STORM (2ND RACE)

Race 1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: KJ IDEAL
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MOMMY SAID NONONO
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MARCED MERCEDES
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: LIL LIZZIE
Odds: 4-1

Race 1 Comments: KJ IDEAL carved out too quick a pace in first start on lasix and weakened late on poor afternoon for front speed. Gets the rail and is worth another shot.

Race 2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BRUTAL STORM*
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: CHING CHING LUCKY
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: EXPLOSIVE
Odds: 5-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: BANK GUARD
Odds: 6-1

Race 2 Comments: BRUTAL STORM had tough spot in last after a furious rally to score at this level from similar spot to today’s two back. 8-year-old usually races well from inside and gets the nod.

Race 3

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: L DEES PASSOVER
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: HEY JUNIOR
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: HALLELUJAH CHORUS
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: RUFFLEMANIA
Odds: 7-2

Race 3 Comments: L DEES PASSOVER looked like a good one winning career debut in easy fashion. Meets winners in second career start but can continue to get better for strong barn.

Race 4

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ICARUS FALLS N**
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: DIVA DALI
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: LITTLE ANNIE OAKLEY
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BESTGIRLFRIENDEVER
Odds: 4-1

Race 4 Comments: ICARUS FALLS N went down the road against a closer’s bias, clicked off a :28.3 third quarter under pressure and gave way late. Switches to JD who won with him in a lifetime best back in June and looks tough to beat from this spot.