Catskill Steve's Picks

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Tuesday)

QUITE AN AFTERNOON FOR CATSKILL STEVE’S PICKS AS HE TABS 8 OUT OF 9 WINNERS ON “TOP” INCLUDING A “COLD” $273.00 PICK FIVE!!! 7 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 4 TRIFECTAS, ALL 6 PICK THREES AS WELL AS ALL 3 DDS!!!

Preferred Play Of The Day –  BLATANTLY BEST (6TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – SHARP RAZOR (2ND RACE)

 

Race 1

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

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SPIDER MAN HANOVER
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: TEETER
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SUNBURST CRUZE
Odds: 4-1

Race 1 Comments:  ASTOR tough senior citizen was overmatched chasing tougher in latest following a strong wire to wire score at this level pacing fastest mile in two years. Returns to that winning level and will be tough to beat from this spot.

 

Race 2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SHARP RAZOR*
Odds: 6-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: KEEP COMING
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: YS SUNSHINE
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: TOATSMYGOATS
Odds: 5-1

Race 2 Comments:  SHARP RAZOR has been finishing faster than these in recent tries and figures to be well placed in a field that should produce a quick pace.

 

Race 3

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

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: VANISHING ACT
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: STARRYSTARRYNIGHT
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: FAIR GLIDER
Odds: 3-1

 

Race 4

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: EL PISTOLERO
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MISS MAJOR HUNT
Odds: 5-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: WINDSUN SHIRAZ
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: ALL BETS DOWN
Odds: 3-1

Race 4 Comments:  EL PISTOLERO has been the most consistent of these all year and will likely try to leave for a trip from this spot.

 

Race 5

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: K J KYRA
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SWIZZLE HANOVER
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: R HERBIE BLUE CHIP
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: P C FOREIGN AFFAIR
Odds: 3-1

 

 

Race 6

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BLATANTLY BEST**
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: LONE RAIDER
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BEEBEETEE
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: CHUMLEE A
Odds: 9-2

Race 6 Comments:  BLATANTLY BEST classy old guy had 7-hole, rallied wide with :57 final half to get up for place. 12-year-old still has that late kick as evidenced by six straight sub :29 final quarters, moves inside and should be able to blow by these.

 

Race 7

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: E R SHANE
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MIGHTY SURF
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MISS MUSCLE
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: FREDDIE MAC
Odds: 6-1

 

Race 8

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: BAKERSFIELD
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: VAGANOVA
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: FOX VALLEY SKYNYRD
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: URBANA BAYAMA
Odds: 9-2

Race 8 Comments:  BAKERSFIELD draws tough spot but has been coming close at this level in last three tries and may be some value in afternoon finale for barn that’s winning at 36%.