Catskill Steve's Picks
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Wednesday)
ALL 10 WINNERS LISTED – 3 ON “TOP”. 6 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 4 TRIFECTAS, ALL 6 PICK THREES, ALL 4 DDS AND A $92.40 SUPERFECTA.
Preferred Play Of The Day – BARE BONE (5TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – MIKE’S POWERHOUSE (4TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SAFENSOUND HANOVER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SPEAKING OF COFFEE
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: BIG MONEY MIKE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: GRAND PRIORITY
Odds: 7-2
Race 1 Comments: SAFENSOUND HANOVER was used twice from 7-hole, pushed a :28.3 third quarter uncovered and understandably weakened late in first try at reduced level. Moves inside and seems worth another shot in opener.
Race 2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: HASHTAG WATCH ME
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: WAL FINEST
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: EXCALIBER SEELSTER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: ER SAM
Odds: 9-2
Race 2 Comments: HASHTAG WATCH ME had some late pace finishing from tough post in fast mile. Moves inside and gets the nod.
Race 3
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: OCTAVE
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BARNABAS
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ARI ALLSTAR
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: WHATA TREASURE
Odds: 8-1
Race 4
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MIKE’S POWERHOUSE*
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ROCKS FANTASY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MINK STREET
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: IAMMRBRIGHTSIDE N
Odds: 3-1
Race 4 Comments: MIKE’S POWERHOUSE had little off the bench in fast mile. Should be tighter off that effort and has raced decently at this level in the past. Worth a shot from this spot.
Race 5
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BARE BONE**
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SWEETEST SWING
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: KOEPKA
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: GILLIGANS HOOLIGAN
Odds: 3-1
Race 5 Comments: BARE BONE appears the sharpest of these, finds a good spot and should be tough to beat at short price.
Race 6
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MAXIMUS
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: DAKOTA PEARL
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: COMMONDISCOURTESY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: TERRITORY
Odds: 8-1
Race 6 Comments: MAXIMUS has had a series of tough posts/trips in recent. Gets the pole and should so improvement.
Race 7
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ESAI HANOVER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: GOLD VINTAGE
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: UNIQUE BEACH
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: AMORA BEACH
Odds: 7-2
Race 8
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: YVONNES LUCKY ROSE
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: RAMAPO CCL
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ENTRENCH
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: DEL MAR DOUG
Odds: 9-2
Race 8 Comments: YVONNES LUCKY ROSE has been racing in sharp form without winning. Finds a good spot in weak field and can prove best.
Race 9
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MIGHTY MR SHARKEY N
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MACHTU N
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: WHAT’S GOIN ON
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: WIND BLAST
Odds: 3-1
Race 10
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: WINDEMERE FRANK
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: GINAZMIDNIGHTDREAM
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SEEUINNASHVILLE A
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: ASCARYONE HANOVER
Odds: 4-1
Race 10 Comments: WINDEMERE FRANK was parked the mile pushing hot pace, understandably tired. Drops, gets the rail and looks hard to catch.