Catskill Steve's Picks
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Tuesday)
6 LISTED WINNERS, 5 LISTED EXACTAS, 4 TRIFECTAS, $137.00 & $74.00 SUPERFECTAS, $418.00, $208.50 & $102.50 PICK THREES AND 2 DDS ALSO LISTED.
Preferred Play Of The Day – URBANA BAYAMA (5TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – JUST A PASSENGER (2ND RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: HE’S SPECIAL
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: KJ HUNTER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: JET ACE
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: DROWNS THE WHISKEY
Odds: 7-2
Race 1 Comments: HE’S SPECIAL gets major position edge on main rival in here after chasing that one home pacing 1:25.4 final three quarters. 4-year-old took a lifetime mark two back from similar spot to today’s and rates a slight edge over KJ HUNTER who is hard to knock having beaten some of these including top one in sizzling mile last time winning for the sixth time in last seven starts. Gives up position edge and will need best effort.
Race 2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: JUST A PASSENGER*
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BUCKETLIST HANOVER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: INUKCHUK CHUCK
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: BANK GUARD
Odds: 5-1
Race 2 Comments: JUST A PASSENGER had a tough spot and no shot following dead piece most of the mile. Finds a better spot and can outkick these late with best effort.
Race 3
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: FAIR GLIDER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ONEMORESWAN
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: SWIZZLE HANOVER
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ARCHIBALD
Odds: 4-1
Race 4
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BLACK CHEVRON A
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: IDEAL CHANCE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MCKEE CREEK
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: CAROLINA MAGIC
Odds: 5-2
Race 4 Comments: BLACK CHEVRON N drops off an even effort against tougher, finishing with a snappy :28.2 final panel. 10-year-old holds a class edge on these and should be set for top mile in third Catskill try.
Race 5
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: URBANA BAYAMA**
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: WELL DONE SON
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: NERVE OF STEEL N
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: TIDAL SHARK
Odds: 4-1
Race 5 Comments: URBANA BAYAMA has a tough wide trip through fast mile in first start for top barn. Moves inside and figures to be heading for the top.
Race 6
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: NOTMEITSYOU
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: KASHA’S BOY
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: VANISHING ACT
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MAGNIFICENTCHAPTER
Odds: 5-2
Race 6 Comments: NOTMEITSYOU had trot on both ends of quick mile on afternoon that strongly favored front speed. Worth a shot in wide open affair.
Race 7
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: CELEBRITY PEGASUS
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CINNAMON STICK
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: CHIP CHIP CONWAY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: DAGON HANOVER
Odds: 8-1
Race 7 Comments: CELEBRITY PEGASUS has missed three months after enduring some tough trips against Open Company over half-mile track in Michigan. Veteran has plenty of back class and showed sharp speed in useful Meadowlands qualifier. Upset call for top connections.
Race 8
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ITSONEOFTHOSE
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: EXPLOSIVE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MAKING SPARKS
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: TREASURE GEMS K
Odds: 6-1
Race 9
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: UNDERTAKER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: MONTY MONO
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: OHIO VINTAGE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: HARD WORKIN’ MAN
Odds: 4-1
Race 9 Comments: UNDERTAKER was used twice in quick pace and still finished with sharp pace, home in :28.2 against strong speed bias.
