Catskill Steve's Picks
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Tuesday)
8 WINNERS LISTED WITH 2 ON “TOP”. 4 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 2 TRIFECTAS, 5 PICK THREES AND ALL 3 DDS.
Preferred Play Of The Day – FAIR GLIDER (6TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – WISHFUL MAR (4TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ROCKIN FURY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: GROUND HOG DAY
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: FOREVER JOE K
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: PINE BUSH ITALIANO
Odds: 5-2
Race 1 Comments: ROCKIN FURY has been a good second in both Catskill tries, the latest despite being uncovered through :59.1 final half. Looks set to crack into Catskill winner’s circle for top barn.
Race 2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: EL PISTOLERO
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SNEAKY SUNRIZER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: COME ZOOM WITH ME
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: WINDSUN SHIRAZ
Odds: 5-1
Race 3
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: CRAZYBEAUTYAMAZEME
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: BULLVILLE MEMORIAL
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: I’VE GOT BLING
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: LIZ LIZZIE
Odds: 4-1
Race 3 Comments: CRAZYBEAUTYAMAZEME was third here against stakes fillies in career debut. Returns from Yonkers off a no shot chance in 1:57.1 Excelsior event last time, finds a good spot against weak group and looks set for diploma in third career try.
Race 4
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: WISHFUL MAR*
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: P C FOREIGN AFFAIR
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: K J KYRA
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SWIZZLE HANOVER
Odds: 3-1
Race 4 Comments: WISHFUL MAR finished with solid late trot rallying wide from difficult spot. Moves inside and figures to be a handful.
Race 5
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BLUEBERRY HEAVEN
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: COACH CAL
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: LONE RAIDER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SHARP RAZOR
Odds: 9-2
Race 5 Comments: BLUEBERRY HEAVEN actually takes on lesser after missing by a head to 4-5 winners in 1:55.1 mile. Edge.
Race 6
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: FAIR GLIDER**
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: KABANG
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: CELEBRITY ROLEX
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: DA BOOGIE MAN
Odds: 3-1
Race 6 Comments: FAIR GLIDER had tough spot last time chasing fast trotted mile. Two back was a solid placing behind razor sharp winner. 11-year-old has raced well at this level for barn that, like the weather, is heating up and gets the nod.
Race 7
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: BLATANTLY BEST
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: DIAMOND HEAD
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: YS SUNSHINE
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: LATE NIGHT JOKE
Odds: 6-1
Race 7 Comments: BLATANTLY BEST classy old guy rolled by similar from tough spot with :58 final half. Draws another tough spot but can make it three straight for barn that’s as hot as the weather here lately.
Race 8
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: BULLY BOY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BANK GUARD
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: E R SHANE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ITSONEOFTHOSE
Odds: 8-1
Race 8 Comments: BULLY BOY broke early and often last time and was used up trying to recover before understandably tiring. 6-year-old has been a monster here when he minds his manners which he will hopefully do this afternoon.
Race 9
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: FOX VALLEY SKYNYRD
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: VAGANOVA
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BAKERSFIELD
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ER VEGAS
Odds: 3-1
Race 10
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: GLACIER HANOVER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: STICK WITH ME KID
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MAKING SPARKS
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: STARRYSTARRYNIGHT
Odds: 3-1
