Catskill Steve's Picks
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Wednesday)
6 LISTED WINNERS (INCLUDING $23.80 & $15.20 NUMBERS) WITH 2 ON “TOP”. $1,993.00 PICK THREE LISTED ALONG WITH $85.00 EXACTA, AND A SMALL DD.
Preferred Play Of The Day – MORIEN BAY (2ND RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – HEAVEN’S SUPERSTAR (7TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MISSILE SEELSTER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: MACHLICIOUS
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BASS PLAYER
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: RAVISHING RUBY
Odds: 10-1
Race 1 Comments: MISSILE SEELSTER ships in from Saratoga and couldn’t have found a softer spot. This one is winless on the year but has been chasing scorching miles and will appreciate the trip to The Catskills. Won in 1:53.3 at Yonkers a year ago and should start the afternoon as a short priced winner.
Race 2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MORIEN BAY**
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ROAD MAP
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ACEFORTYFOURMICKEY
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ARDENT
Odds: 3-1
Race 2 Comments: MORIEN BAY was used twice from 7-hole through fast pace and didn’t tire badly considering. Two back took a lifetime mark wiring a similar group.
Race 3
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MIKEY BOY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: BETTOR CAT
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: WOWIE ZOWIE
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ELEGANT LAUXMONT
Odds: 9-2
Race 3 Comments: MIKEY BOY drops into the conditioned basement following a decent closing try against tougher. Won at this level back in early February and figures to be tough with Bruce handling the lines.
Race 4
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: GYPSY LEATHER
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: CRUISE CAPTAIN
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SCOUTS REPORT
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: WAL FINEST
Odds: 8-1
Race 5
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: WHAT’S GOIN ON
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MANHATTAN JACK
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: STATEMENT
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: COACH CAL
Odds: 10-1
Race 5 Comments: WHAT’S GOIN ON charged home full of pace to nail place behind sharp wire to wire winner in sub 1:57 mile. Veteran is sharp now and overdue.
Race 6
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: RETOUR AU JEU
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: COLLEGE HANOVER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: URBANA BAYAMA
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: RUN AROUND JOHN
Odds: 4-1
Race 6 Comments: RETOUR AU JEU takes sharp drop and looks hard to beat at this level.
Race 7
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: HEAVEN’S SUPERSTAR*
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MAGNUM FORCE
Odds: 8-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: AMERICAN VISION
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MACHTU N
Odds: 5-2
Race 7 Comments: HEAVEN’S SUPERSTAR returns from Pocono where he was overmatched chasing sub 1:55 miles in last two. 5-year-old returns at best level and gets the nod.
Race 8
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ESAI HANOVER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BUD TRUCK
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ALWAYSSHOWFAITH
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BANDERAS HANOVER
Odds: 5-2
Race 9
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ANARCHY HANOVER
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: CAVIART STETSON
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: GRAND PRIORITY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: PRINCE OF ART
Odds: 7-2
