Catskill Steve's Picks
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Tuesday)
ALL 8 WINNERS LISTED ALONG WITH 5 EXACTAS, 4 TRIFECTAS, ALL 5 PICK THREES, ALL 3 DDS AND AN $85.40 SUPERFECTA.
Preferred Play Of The Day – SEE YOU FRIDAY (3RD RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – CLARION HALL (2ND RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: GRAND PRIORITY
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ADMIRAL
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: NORTHERN SPORTSMAN
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: JEFF’S JOURNEY
Odds: 5-1
Race 1 Comments: GRAND PRIORITY was used twice from 7-hole, pushed a :28.3 third panel uncovered past a 1:26.3 three quarters and didn’t fade badly. 9-year-old isn’t exactly a win machine having won once over past two seasons and that was three back but has been racing better than he has in a long while and may get a rare win from inside slot this afternoon.
Race 2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: CLARION HALL*
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CINNAMON STICK
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MADHATTER BLUECHIP
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: RACINTOWARDADREAM
Odds: 3-1
Race 2 Comments: CLARION HALL had even trot in fast mile making first start in close to a year. Should be tighter for high percentage barn and could be value play here.
Race 3
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SEE YOU FRIDAY**
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ANDREIOS KARDIA
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: HARD WORKIN MAN
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: STARK HANOVER
Odds: 6-1
Race 3 Comments: SEE YOU FRIDAY has chased scorching miles in all recent Catskill starts. Finds good spot and can roll by late.
Race 4
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: TITANS HOPE
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: AWOL HANOVER
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: KABANG
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: SOUTHWIND LARADO
Odds: 4-1
Race 4 Comments: TITANS HOPE showed good speed against tougher at Yonkers. Ships up The Quickway and will likely leave for a trip. AWOL HANOVER had tough overland trip from 7-hole. Finds a better spot and figures to be charging late.
Race 5
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: HYPOTHETICAL
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: SNEAK ON BYE
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: WAR DRUMS
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: CHIEF OF STAFF
Odds: 9-2
Race 5 Comments: HYPOTHETICAL takes key drop in second Catskill start for strong connections and figures to improve at this level.
Race 6
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: TEETER
Odds: 8-5
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ALL ABOUT RUSTY
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: CEE PEE PANIC
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: IMIDEAL HANOVER
Odds: 9-2
Race 6 Comments: TEETER has been impressive since arriving in The Catskills for barn that’s winning at 35%. Remains at same level of lifetime best mile last time and can continue to roll at short price.
Race 7
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: BANK GUARD
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: CAFE AMERICANO
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SHOOT THE THRILL
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MAKIN TROUBLE K
Odds: 7-2
