Catskill Steve's Picks

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Wednesday)

8 LISTED WINNERS WITH 4 ON “TOP”. 6 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 2 TRIFECTAS, 4 PICK THREES AND 2 DDS.

Preferred Play Of The Day – HAYMITCH (4TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – MORIEN BAY (1ST RACE)

Race 1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MORIEN BAY*
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: TAKEMETOTHELIMIT GB
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ROAD MAP
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: ARDENT
Odds: 6-1

Race 1 Comments: MORIEN BAY had no chance from tough third over spot chasing bearcat home who backed the pace down in the slop, didn’t miss place by much. Two back had steady rally from 8-hole through fast mile after being impeded at the start. Isn’t exactly a win machine but has been racing better and looks worth a shot in opener.

Race 2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: PACING MAJOR N
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: EATAAMS TRAUMA
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: DR SNOW
Odds: 5-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BULLVILLE KYLE
Odds: 10-1

Race 2 Comments: PACING MAJOR N was used hard to get the top from 7-hole, carved out a quick clip in the slop and gave way late over track that was unkind to front speed. Drops and looks worth another shot against weak bunch.

Race 3

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: ESAI HANOVER
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: URBANA BAYAMA
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: KJ UNREAL
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: CR DUDLEY
Odds: 3-1

Race 4

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: HAYMITCH**
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CRUISE CAPTAIN
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: GYPSY LEATHER
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: SCOUTS REPORT
Odds: 3-1

Race 4 Comments: HAYMITCH comes off an improved try in the slop rallying through :59.2 final half. Gets the pole, is pilots choice over two others in here and figures to be forwardly placed.

Race 5

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: HOLY GRAIL N
Odds: 3-1

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

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: CAVIART STETSON
Odds: 10-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: BEACH BLAST
Odds: 7-2

Race 6

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MEADOWBROOK RAIDER
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: ASTOR
Odds: 5-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: ALL IT TAKES
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ALWAYSSHOWFAITH
Odds: 5-2

Race 6 Comments: MEADOWBROOK RAIDER has missed some time after showing good speed against tougher to wrap up 2022. Qualified back in powerful fashion, meets lesser and figures to go big mile for strong connections.