Catskill Steve's Picks
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Tuesday)
$18.00 “TOP’ WINNER 1 OF 4 ON THE CARD – 7 OUT OF 8 LISTED. 5 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 3 TRIFECTAS, 3 PICK THREES, ALL 3 DDS AND A $410.40 SUPERFECTA.
Preferred Play Of The Day – MCKEE CREEK (7TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – TREVOR’S ACE (3RD RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: HOT ROD DYLAN
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: TEETER
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: IDEAL CHANCE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: TINOS PULSE
Odds: 7-2
Race 1 Comments: HOT ROD DYLAN has raced gamely in all five Catskill starts and comes off a solid uncovered try in 1:57.3 mile. Appears on edge.
Race 2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: WISHFUL MAR
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: AQUILLO
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: WIN AND DREAM
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MAKIN TROUBLE K
Odds: 4-1
Race 2 Comments: WISHFUL MAR broke early and often last time, recovered and trotted a 1:28 final three quarters making up a ton of ground to earn check. Mare has raced consistently well in most Catskill starts without winning and may be set to score from this spot with clean trip.
Race 3
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: TREVOR’S ACE*
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: IAMMRBRIGHTSIDE N
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: RETOUR AU JEU
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: URBANA BAYAMA
Odds: 3-1
Race 3 Comments: TREVOR’S ACE had sharp pace finishing with :57.1 final half to nail show in first try at this reduced level. Gets the rail and figures to be sitting closer to the leaders.
Race 4
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: FAIR GLIDER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: BULLY BOY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ITSONEOFTHOSE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: WITH OUR LUCK
Odds: 4-1
Race 4 Comments: FAIR GLIDER was used recovering from early miscue, chased up a stepped up final half and did well to earn show. Moves back up to Open Company where he’s been consistent without winning and has speed to secure the pocket if he can mind his manners.
Race 5
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: JUMPSHOT
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: WHAT A PITTSTOP
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: TOP DOLLAR
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MR RIDGETAKER
Odds: 5-2
Race 5 Comments: JUMPSHOT carved out a lively clip in Catskill debut and got nipped in the final strides. Actually drops off that effort and looks best on the engine or from the pocket.
Race 6
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SMART TALKER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: BIG MONEY MIKE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: ADMIRAL
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: FOCUS POWER
Odds: 7-2
Race 6 Comments: SMART TALKER has taken three straight at this level and is the choice to take another as long as he stays out of potential speed duel in race full of early speed.
Race 7
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MCKEE CREEK**
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MAKASI
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: A B COLLINS
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: TAKEITTOTHEFACE
Odds: 5-1
Race 7 Comments: MCKEE CREEK was claimed while in sharp form last time and moves into barn that always does well with it’s claims. Gets the rail and figures to be tough.
Race 8
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CRAZYCAT
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: CINNAMON STICK
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: E R SHANE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: CHIP CHIP CONWAY
Odds: 5-2
