Catskill Steve's Picks
Monday, February 20, 2023
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Thursday)
10 WINNERS LISTED INCLUDING $37.80 TICKET – 3 ON “TOP”. 8 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 2 TRIFECTAS, 6 PICK THREES, 3 DDS AND A $138.00 SUPERFECTA.
Preferred Play Of The Day – SHOCK PROOF (3RD RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – MOONLIGHTANDROSES (7TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: TOO MUCH SUN
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: PROUDAMERICANGIRL
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: DIRTYLITTLELIES
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: FEAR MY SHADOW
Odds: 5-2
Race 1 Comments: TOO MUCH SUN had even pace against tougher last time after making a huge recovery from early miscue two back pushing the leader through quick middle half fractions before weakening. Drops and should go better at this level at hopefully a decent price.
Race 2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BRUTAL STORM
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: RACINTOWARDADREAM
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: AL’S SPIRIT
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: AWOL HANOVER
Odds: 5-1
Race 2 Comments: BRUTAL STORM drops to best level following a series of dull tries against tougher. Finds a good spot and should go well.
Race 3
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SHOCK PROOF**
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: CANTAB THE FOX
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ARABELLA’S GLIDER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BENA LONGTOM COMIN
Odds: 4-1
Race 3 Comments: SHOCK PROOF moves into hot barn following an even try in Catskill debut, a race he needed after missing two months. 4-year-old had a solid year in 2022 wrapping it up against Open trotters in Maine and looks worth a shot here.
Race 4
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: NOTHING TOSEE HERE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: GLAMORGAL
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: TUCSON BREEZE
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SMARTYS FILLY
Odds: 6-1
Race 4 Comments: NOTHING TOSEE HERE has improved since arriving in The Catskills and figures to go well again.
Race 5
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: WITH A WARNING
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SWANCREDIT
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: BARN STAR
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SAMMY’S VENTURE
Odds: 3-1
Race 6
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: SHOOTING BROOKE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MO MO
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ROYALTY AGAIN
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ASHLEE’S DELIGHT
Odds: 5-2
Race 7
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MOONLIGHTANDROSES*
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: PRAY THE ROSARY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: DRAGON SPARKS
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: PLAY TO THE CROWD
Odds: 3-1
Race 7 Comments: MOONLIGHTANDROSES tipped wide and finished alertly through :58.1 final half against Open Company. Drops out of the level and finds a good spot to set up her late kick.
Race 8
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: PRINCESS BRISA
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BEACH PASSAGE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SWEET GINGER
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: ADDISON SEELSTER
Odds: 3-1
