Catskill Steve's Picks
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Tuesday)
ALL 7 WINNERS LISTED WITH 3 ON “TOP”. 6 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 4 TRIFECTAS, 2 SUPERFECTAS, ALL 3 DDS AND ALL 4 PICK THREES.
Preferred Play Of The Day – MCKEE CREEK (4TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – GOLDEN GENES (3RD RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: SOUTHWIND LARADO
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: RACINTOWARDADREAM
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MAKING SPARKS
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: TREASURE GEMS K
Odds: 7-2
Race 1 Comments: SOUTHWIND LARADO had tough spot in last after showing improved speed at Vernon two back. 8-year-old is winless on the year but has raced well at this level and now gets Bruce in the bike.
Race 2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CAUSWAY
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ALL ABOUT RUSTY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: PROPHET BLUE CHIP
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: NORTHERN SPORTSMAN
Odds: 4-1
Race 2 Comments: CAUSWAY returns to The Catskills off a strong engine try in amateur event at The Meadowlands just failing late in 1:53.4 mile but able to hold place. Retains amatuer pilot who has been improving of late and looks worth a shot.
Race 3
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: GOLDEN GENES*
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: FINISH LINE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: GRUDEN
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MAKIN TROUBLE K
Odds: 3-1
Race 3 Comments: GOLDEN GENES had a tough uncovered trip off slow early fractions in local debut, pushed a :29.4 third panel but couldn’t clear, did well to hold show. 5-year-old chased scorcing miles previous at Yonkers and Northfield and figures to be tighter for leading barn.
Race 4
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MCKEE CREEK**
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: HEARTLAND ECLIPSE
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SBD CORAZON
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MACHINE TEAM
Odds: 4-1
Race 4 Comments: MCKEE CREEK has been overmatched chasing fast miles with trainer in the bike in Meadowlands amateur events. Ships to The Catskills at a level he should fit well at and gets HUGE driver switch to JD.
Race 5
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: THUNDER SOME WHERE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: GRANTOR HANOVER
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: WOODMERE RONDEVOUS
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: NEEDLES AND PINS
Odds: 8-1
Race 5 Comments: THUNDER SOME WHERE had 8-hole and was far back early, unleashed a wide backstretch move and finished with rocket-like 1:25.4 final three quarters to nail show. Camera shy 7-year-old is winless over past two years and a putrid 6 for 112 lifetime, but this looks like a rare winning spot off that last.
Race 6
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CHIP CHIP CONWAY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: E R SHANE
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CINNAMON STICK
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: CLARION HALL
Odds: 3-1
Race 7
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ROCK ON LOU
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: GENTLEMENSATTITUDE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ADMIRAL
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SEE YOU FRIDAY
Odds: 4-1
Race 7 Comments: ROCK ON LOU has had a series of tough posts in recent. Showed good speed from 7-hole in last try at this level and finished a good second to sharp winner. Moves inside in finale and may take them down the pike.
