Catskill Steve's Picks
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Wednesday)
6 LISTED WINNERS WITH 2 ON “TOP”. 2 LISTED EXACTAS, A $136.50 TRIFECTA, $85.50 PICK THREE AND 2 DDS LISTED.
Preferred Play Of The Day – MCARD ATTACK (6TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – TINOS PULSE (5TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SEBOOMOOK BEAUTY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: KING PRINCESS
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: KEA ISLAND
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SPORTSMODEL
Odds: 3-1
Race 1 Comments: SEBOOMOOK BEAUTY was a strong two-move winner against most of these last time, right back. KING PRINCESS had tough spot in same race as top one in last, made a big wide backstretch move only to make break after after pacing :57.4 middle half. Filly has raced well despite tough trips in most of her recent tries, gets better post, driver switch and may offer some value here.
Race 2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: WHERE IT’S AT
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: LINCOLN
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: DR SNOW
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: WINK AND NOD
Odds: 5-2
Race 2 Comments: Not overly confident with WHERE IT’S AT who along with his trainer/driver doesn’t win many races, but this one had no shot from 8-hole against tougher last time after a much improved place finish at this level two back, his first in the money finish in 10 tries this year. Doesn’t face much, gets a good spot and if is ever going to win, today may be the day. Upset call.
Race 3
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: JEFF’S JOURNEY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SUNBURST CRUZE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MAJOR HUMOR
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: IMIDEAL HANOVER
Odds: 6-1
Race 3 Comments: JEFF’S JOURNEY pushed hard uncovered through :29.2 third quarter despite suffering broken equipment, did well to hold show in unlucky journey. Appears on edge in second try at reduced level for barn that’s winning at 37%.
Race 4
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: IDEAL CHANCE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: SHOOT THE ODDS
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: HYPOTHETICAL
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: TWIN B SHADOW
Odds: 7-2
Race 5
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: TINOS PULSE*
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: JUNIOR’S DEW
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MIKEY BOY
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: THOR
Odds: 3-1
Race 5 Comments: TINOS PULSE has chased sharp winners through fast miles in last two. Isn’t exactly a win machine but neither are any others in here and should offer some value here.
Race 6
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MCARD ATTACK**
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: WAR DRUMS
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SPORTY REDHOT
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: STATEMENT
Odds: 3-1
Race 6 Comments: MCARD ATTACK had no shot trying to close off pedestrian-like early fractions, went wide pacing :57.4 final half in creditable effort and finished evenly. Two back just missed despite being first up through :57.3 final half. 8-year-old is deceptively sharp and can brush past from this spot.
Race 7
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BAKERSFIELD
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: KJ UNREAL
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: HEAVENS SECRET
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: HAYMITCH
Odds: 8-1
Race 7 Comments: BAKERSFIELD speedy 11-year-old drops following some decent tries against tougher. Finds a nice spot and can control it for barn that’s winning at 36%.
Race 8
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SHADOW ISREADYTOGO
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MICHAEL’S MONSTER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ARDENT
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BLAZING BLACK
Odds: 9-2
Race 9
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: SNOOPY SNOOP
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ON THE TAKE
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: APP HANOVER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: NIHILATED TRUTH
Odds: 5-1
