Catskill Steve's Picks
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Tuesday)
8 OUT OF 9 WINNERS LISTED – 3 ON “TOP”. 7 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 3 SMALL TRIFECTAS, 3 PICK THREES AND 2 DDS.
Preferred Play Of The Day – RACEACE (7TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – RETOUR AU JEU (5TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: HOT ROD DYLAN
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: KEEPAMERICAGREAT
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: KEEP COMING
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: TINOS PULSE
Odds: 7-2
Race 1 Comments: HOT ROD DYLAN was used hard on the engine before giving way grudgingly on poor afternoon for front speed. Reclaimed off the effort by barn that had him previously and won with him in early October. Slight edge in opener.
Race 2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: AWOL HANOVER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SOUTHWIND LARADO
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: WITH OUR LUCK
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: KARETS
Odds: 5-2
Race 2 Comments: AWOL HANOVER beat many of these with game uncovered score in last. Gets the rail and figures to repeat.
Race 3
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: BLATANTLY BEST
Odds: 10-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: GRAND PRIORITY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ZENDAYCOUGARBEACH
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: DIAMOND HEAD
Odds: 5-2
Race 3 Comments: BLATANTLY BEST former classmaster takes key drop and is worth a shot at what could be a price.
Race 4
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: MR RIDGETAKER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: BRILLIANT BOB
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: TREASURE GEMS K
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: WIN AND DREAM
Odds: 7-2
Race 4 Comments: MR RIDGETAKER drops to best level and may be hard to catch.
Race 5
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: RETOUR AU JEU*
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SMART TALKER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SIR SHADOW
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: VAGANOVA
Odds: 4-1
Race 5 Comments: RETOUR AU JEU was used hard early in amateur event last time after chasing tougher through sizzling miles. Drops, picks up top pilot and should be tough from this spot.
Race 6
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SWIZZLE HANOVER
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: ASKMELATER HANOVER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: CRAZYCAT
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: P C FOREIGN AFFAIR
Odds: 7-2
Race 7
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: RACEACE**
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BULLY BOY
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: BEABOB’S BOSS
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: CINNAMON STICK
Odds: 9-2
Race 7 Comments: RACEACE had trot on both ends of quick mile last time following two strong wins prior. Gets key driver change and can prove best.
Race 8
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: FOCUS POWER
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: CARTERS CAPER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: IDEAL CHANCE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SNEAK ON BYE
Odds: 6-1
