Catskill Steve's Picks

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Tuesday)

ALL 8 WINNERS LISTED – 2 ON “TOP”. 7 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 3 TRIFECTAS, ALL 5 PICK THREES AS WELL AS ALL 3 DDS.

Preferred Play Of The Day –  STAR ISLAND (7TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – SWIZZLE HANOVER (2ND RACE)

 

Race 1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: FOCUS POWER
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: FOX VALLEY SKYNYRD
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: ADMIRAL
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ASTOR
Odds: 5-2

Race 1 Comments:  Very competitive opener and I’ll go for some value with FOCUS POWER who had little shot trying to close off slow pace, finished with :56.3 final half to miss by less than 3 lengths. Two back was a wide trip through :57.3 final half against far tougher. Drops another notch and retains Bruce from best post in a while. FOX VALLEY SKYNYRD is razor sharp and gets the rail.

 

Race 2

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: SWIZZLE HANOVER*
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: KABANG
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: THE IRISHMAN
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: STARRYSTARRYNIGHT
Odds: 6-1

Race 2 Comments:  SWIZZLE HANOVER returns from Pocono off a game uncovered show finish which saw her trot a strong :57.2 final half uncovered. 4-year-old has had a solid year and was competitive against tougher here prior to last.

 

Race 3

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: NERVE OF STEEL N
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: JUNIOR’S DEW
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: LYONS AMUSEMENTS
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: KEEP COMING
Odds: 7-2

Race 4

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: KEYSTONE BLADE
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: BULLY BOY
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: FUN TIME CHARLIE
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CON AIR HALL
Odds: 9-2

Race 4 Comments:  In this amateur event, KEYSTONE BLADE returns from Yonkers off a strong two-move placing in one of these last time and can prove best.

 

Race 5

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BAKERSFIELD
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: TEETER
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: GET EXTREME
Odds: 5-1

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: LOUD SPLASH
Odds: 7-2

 

 

Race 6

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: R HERBIE BLUE CHIP
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: SOUL TRAIN
Odds: 6-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: P C FOREIGN AFFAIR
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: WISHFUL MAR
Odds: 9-2

Race 6 Comments:  R HERBIE BLUE CHIP has taken two straight despite brutal trips, the latest at this level. 5-year-old has developed a winning habit when he minds his manners and can three-peat for barn that’s winning at 36%.

 

Race 7

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: STAR ISLAND**
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: LONE RAIDER
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: PROPHET BLUE CHIP
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: CHUMLEE A
Odds: 6-1

Race 7 Comments:  STAR ISLAND chased much the best winner home for place in 1:54.4 mile last time following a sharp win against lesser two back. Retains sharpness and looks best.

 

Race 8

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: ITSONEOFTHOSE
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MISS MUSCLE
Odds: 6-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: ANDOVER CONTESSA
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CINNAMON STICK
Odds: 3-1