Catskill Steve's Picks

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Monday)

7 LISTED WINNERS WITH 3 ON “TOP”. 4 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 2 TRIFECTAS, 3 PICK THREES, 2 DDS AND A SMALL SUPERFECTA.

Preferred Play Of The Day – MUSCLE STAR (3RD RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – RETOUR AU JEU (4TH RACE)

Race 1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: PINEBUSH LIFESAVER
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: HE’S SPECIAL
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BET EIGHTTHIRTYONE
Odds: 5-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: DROWNS THE WHISKEY
Odds: 7-2

Race 1 Comments: PINEBUSH LIFESAVER returns from Yonkers off a powerful fast finishing place effort in 1:55.3 mile. 5-year-old paced some fast miles here on last visit including a 1:54.3 win at this level back in early January.

Race 2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: IDEAL CHANCE
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: VAGANOVA
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: LIFE IN COLOR
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CAPTAIN MULZAC
Odds: 10-1

Race 3

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MUSCLE STAR**
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: CRAZYCAT
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MOUTHPIECE
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SOUTHWIND LARADO
Odds: 3-1

Race 3 Comments: MUSCLE STAR was used twice and didn’t fade badly in strong try making Catskill debut. Gets a slightly better spot and rates the nod.

Race 4

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: RETOUR AU JEU*
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: WELL DONE SON
Odds: 5-1

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

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: CONSTNTLYSIDEWYS A
Odds: 4-1

Race 4 Comments: RETOUR AU JEU has had a series of tough posts in recent following a good place finish from similar spot to today’s back in February.