Catskill Steve's Picks
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Wednesday)
5 “TOP” WINNERS – 7 LISTED. 4 SMALL EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 2 TRIFECTAS, 2 PICK THREES AND A DD.
Preferred Play Of The Day – GUYS IN THE BAND (5TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – SUNBURST CRUZE (2ND RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: LIFE’S ILLUSIONS
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ARYIANA STAR
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BELIEVE IN ANGELS
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: LOUD BRAZILIAN
Odds: 4-1
Race 1 Comments: LIFE’S ILLUSIONS razor sharp mare was used hard to retake, carved out a lively pace and just failed to hold on. Worth another shot despite missing a week. ARYIANA STAR showed improved speed in last reaching three quarters in 1:26.1 before giving way grudgingly. Appears the main threat.
Race 2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SUNBURST CRUZE*
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MCARD ATTACK
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: AMERICAN ISLAND
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: CEE PEE PANIC
Odds: 4-1
Race 2 Comments: Ohio invader is winless on the year but has shown wild speed in a number of tries over the bigger ovals. Arrives in The Catskills for strong barn and may carry his speed all the way against these.
Race 3
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ITZALLDOWNTOLUCK N
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SPIDER MAN HANOVER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: SNEAK ON BYE
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BLUE BELL BEAUTY
Odds: 5-1
Race 3 Comments: ITZALLDOWNTOLUCK N set a suicidal pace against tougher in second start since last December. Drops off that speed tightener and could be set for big mile.
Race 4
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: THEREISAPACEFORUS
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: ROYAL COURTIER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: IDEAL CHANCE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SMART TALKER
Odds: 4-1
Race 4 Comments: THEREISAPACEFORUS has shown sharp improvement for The Parker’s and comes off an ultra game win last time, his first start in two months. 11-year-old has some back class and can repeat from this spot.
Race 5
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: GUYS IN THE BAND**
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: ALL ABOUT RUSTY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: TINOS PULSE
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BULLVILLE KYLE
Odds: 7-2
Race 5 Comments: GUYS IN THE BAND was parked the mile from 7-hole pushing hot pace before understandably tiring in latest following a strong win against weaker two back. Gets the pole and can control it.
Race 6
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: NOBLE WOODY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: GRAND MASTER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SKYWAY BALLET
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: GIDDYALLYOUGOT
Odds: 3-1
Race 6 Comments: NOBLE WOODY has been the most consistent of any in here all year and looks best despite drawing 8-hole.
Race 7
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MAGNUM FORCE
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SHARP RAZOR
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: WAR DRUMS
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: APP HANOVER
Odds: 5-1
Race 8
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: TE AMO BLUE CHIP
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: SHADOW ISREADYTOGO
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: KJ UNREAL
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: TEAM MAC
Odds: 3-1
Race 8 Comments: TE AMO BLUE CHIP has been facing stakes company on the NY Sire Stakes trail and shows an ultra impressive score in 1:54.4 at Buffalo over sloppy surface in early June. Gets the rail and looks hard to beat.
Race 9
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: DRIVE ‘EM COWBOY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: HYPOTHETICAL
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SPORTY REDHOT
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: SHOOT THE ODDS
Odds: 9-2
