Catskill Steve's Picks
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Wednesday)
8 LISTED WINNERS INCLUDING $25.00 NUMBER IN OPENER. 6 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 3 TRIFECTAS, 3 PICK THREES, 2 DDS AND A $149.00 SUPERFECTA.
Preferred Play Of The Day – KEEP COMING (5TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – ER VEGAS (10TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: PAY LATER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SPORTY REDHOT
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: IWILLMAKEYOUSAYWOW
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: DELLAS BOY
Odds: 4-1
Race 1 Comments: PAY LATER 12-year-old was claimed while in sharp form last time and now returns to the level where he was nearly unbeatable in early May. Looks tough to beat from the rail.
Race 2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BETTY ONTHEBEACH
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: PINEBUSH SWEETLIFE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ARDENT
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: BELIEVE IN ANGELS
Odds: 4-1
Race 2 Comments: BETTY ONTHEBEACH has had tough posts in last two after showing sharp form at this level prior. Moves inside and figures to be tough for meet’s leading barn.
Race 3
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: OFFICIAL DELIGHT
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: SOUTHERN SWAN
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: DADS FILLY
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: PLEASURE SEEKER
Odds: 5-2
Race 3 Comments: OFFICIAL DELIGHT has had tough trips in last two. Drops into the conditioned basement and may get going against these.
Race 4
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: THUNDER SOME WHERE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: KJ ERICH
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: PARKLANE TERROR
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: TINOS PULSE
Odds: 4-1
Race 4 Comments: THUNDER SOME WHERE flew home from far back with 1:25.3 final three quarters to nail place against lesser. Camera shy 7-year-old is just 1 for his last 37 but has looked better since joining new barn and can get up against these.
Race 5
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: KEEP COMING**
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: FATHER FRED
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: LOVIN UP ON YOU
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BLOOD IN BLOOD OUT
Odds: 9-2
Race 5 Comments: KEEP COMING drops off strong speed try against tougher and can prove best.
Race 6
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: MCKEE CREEK
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: CRUISE CAPTAIN
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ALL ABOUT RUSTY
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SUPER PAC HANOVER
Odds: 4-1
Race 6 Comments: MCKEE CREEK had no shot from 8-hole last time after a solid wire to wire try at this level two back, able to hold on for place. Doesn’t draw that much better post but appears sharp and may offer some value.
Race 7
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: TWIN B SHADOW
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SAUVIGNON BLUECHIP
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MEETYOUATMIDNIGHT
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SHARKNADO
Odds: 3-1
Race 7 Comments: TWIN B SHADOW flew home off perfect cover to just miss in latest. Meets slightly tougher but has been finishing consistently faster than any in here and could surprise from better spot.
Race 8
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SHOOT THE ODDS
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: GINAZMIDNIGHTDREAM
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: BEEBEETEE
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: RUNAWAY GIRL
Odds: 7-2
Race 9
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CEE PEE PANIC
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SBD CORAZON
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: TEETER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: LITTLE ADMIRAL
Odds: 6-1
Race 10
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: ER VEGAS*
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MACHINE TEAM
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: HYPOTHETICAL
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: NOBLE WOODY
Odds: 6-1
Race 10 Comments: ER VEGAS hasn’t been close but continues to finish fast against tougher. Takes key drop and 1:54.1 pacer at Yonkers last year should improve.
Race 11
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: GRAND MASTER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: GRANTOR HANOVER
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: GIDDYALLYOUGOT
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SIR MACHALOT
Odds: 4-1
Race 12
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BLUE LINE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SMART TALKER
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BOOK BINGE
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: GRAND MASTER
Odds: 5-2
Race 13
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: BEACH PASSAGE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: VAGANOVA
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: STARK HANOVER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: CHIEF OF STAFF
Odds: 7-2
Race 13 Comments: BEACH PASSAGE was used twice past a 1:27.3 three quarters and didn’t fade badly considering. Fast mare has looked better in recent weeks and looks ready to handle this reduced level.
