Catskill Steve's Picks

Monday, January 23, 2023

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Thursday)

8 LISTED WINNERS – 2 ON “TOP”. ALL 3 DDS LISTED (THE BEST A $280.50 TICKET), 5 EXACTAS LISTED INCLUDING $113.00 & $74.00 NUMBERS, 3 TRIFECTAS LISTED (THE BEST A $254.00 NUMBER). 3 PICKS THREES LISTED ALONG WITH A $252.40 SUPERFECTA.

Preferred Play Of The Day – CANTAB THE FOX (4TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – BANK GUARD (3RD RACE)

Race 1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: VANISHING ACT
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ARCH CREDIT
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SAMMY’S VENTURE
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SHOOT THE THRILL
Odds: 5-1

Race 1 Comments: VANISHING ACT comes off a much improved placing in fast trotted race last time. Should be well placed in race full of speed and rates the nod to start the week.

Race 2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ADDISON SEELSTER
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: LIEWHENTRUTHWILLDO
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MAGICAL LILY BEAR
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: WE THE FEMALE
Odds: 4-1

Race 2 Comments: ADDISON SEELSTER amazingly gets the pole for fifth consecutive start and has taken last three in effortless fashion. Hard to go past here.

Race 3

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BANK GUARD*
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: PISTOLS ASPIRATION
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: FINISH LINE
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: SWAN CREDIT
Odds: 3-1

Race 3 Comments: BANK GUARD had a tough spot chasing fast mile. Drops to more competitive level and will likely try leaving in weak field.

Race 4

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: CANTAB THE FOX**
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CHAMORRO
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MOLLY’S JAIL
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: ARABELLA’S GLIDER
Odds: 4-1

Race 4 Comments: CANTAB THE FOX was parked the mile pushing the pace, did well to hold show. Gets the rail and figures to take these down the pike.

Race 5

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ELEGANT BLUE
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BETABCOOL N
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MISS QUALITY
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MADELYNN SOPHIA
Odds: 3-1

Race 5 Comments: ELEGANT BLUE has been racing in sharp form without winning, the latest a good place finish behind pacer who was an easy winner from 7-hole in 1:52.4 mile at The Meadowlands on Friday night. Looks like another tough chalk from the rail.

Race 6

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ALWAYS B ROYALTY
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: TEEN DREAM
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SHES A BULLVILLE
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: TREMENDOUS CRUISER
Odds: 7-2

Race 6 Comments: ALWAYS B ROYALTY last at the half, uncorked a powerful wide :58.4 final half rallying for place behind razor sharp even money winner. Looks like another tough “chalky” winner.