Catskill Steve's Picks

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Tuesday)

7 LISTED WINNERS WITH 3 ON “TOP”. 6 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 4 TRIFECTAS, 3 PICK THREES AND ALL 3 DDS.

Preferred Play Of The Day –  MEADOWBROOK RAIDER (3RD RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – WAR DRUMS (6TH RACE)

 

Race 1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BIG N BAD
Odds: 6-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: IMIDEAL HANOVER
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ADMIRAL
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: VASARI N
Odds: 5-1

Race 1 Comments:  In a race loaded with early speed and horses stepping up, BIG N BAD was a brush and crush winner last time and has raced well at this level in the past. May offer some value in tough opener.

 

 

Race 2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ALL ABOUT RUSTY
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: TEETER
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: TREVOR’S ACE
Odds: 6-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: URBANA BAYAMA
Odds: 3-1

Race 2 Comments:  ALL ABOUT RUSTY missed by a nose despite long uncovered grind on afternoon that saw 7 wire to wire winners. Sharp senior citizen can take it with better trip.

 

Race 3

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MEADOWBROOK RAIDER**
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: JM’S ROLLIN
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: GRAND PRIORITY
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: JEFF’S JOURNEY
Odds: 7-2

Race 3 Comments:  MEADOWBROOK RAIDER pushed hard uncovered but couldn’t clear through :28 third quarter, continued gamely to miss by a neck on speed favoring afternoon. Gets position edge on main rivals and looks best.

 

Race 4

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SWIZZLE HANOVER
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BARNEY MAC
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CAMDEN HILLS
Odds: 9-2

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

Race 4 Comments:  SWIZZLE HANOVER has suddenly sharpened for Haase and has been competitive against the best trotters on the grounds in recent. Must get nod from the pole.

 

Race 5

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: PARKLANE TERROR
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: TINOS PULSE
Odds: 6-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: LET’SNOTFORGET
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: NOBLE WOODY
Odds: 5-1

 

Race 6

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: WAR DRUMS*
Odds: 4-1

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

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: SPRINGBRIDGE PROUD
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: CAPTAIN NEMO
Odds: 3-1

Race 6 Comments:  WAR DRUMS had 8-hole and an impossible third over spot, finished strongly to miss by less than a length on speed favoring afternoon.

 

Race 7

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: MADHATTER BLUECHIP
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: E R SHANE
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: CINNAMON STICK
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BANK GUARD
Odds: 4-1