Catskill Steve's Picks

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Tuesday)

ALL 8 WINNERS LISTED WITH 4 ON “TOP”. 7 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 4 TRIFECTAS, 2 SUPERFECTAS, ALL 5 PICK THREES AND ALL 3 DDS ($69.50, $53.50 & $3.60).

Preferred Play Of The Day –  CHIP CHIP CONWAY (7TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – GOLDEN GENES (3RD RACE)

 

Race 1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: JEFF’S JOURNEY
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: CARTERS CAPER
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: DRY RIDGE ACE
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: LONE RAIDER
Odds: 5-2

Race 1 Comments:  JEFF’S JOURNEY has had tough uncovered trips in last two. CARTERS CAPER had sharp late pace in last after showing some late pace following wide trip in fast mile two back. Finds a good spot in race that may set up for a closer. 

 

Race 2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: LADYS BIG STORMONT
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: PILGRIMS CAVIAR
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MR RIDGETAKER
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: JUDGE KEN
Odds: 3-1

Race 2 Comments:  LADYS BIG STORMONT gets the rail in amateur event and has raced well for owner/driver in events like this in the past.

 

Race 3

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: GOLDEN GENES*
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: FINISH LINE
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: HOT SUMMER KNIGHT
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MAKIN TROUBLE K
Odds: 5-1

Race 3 Comments:  GOLDEN GENES has been chasing scorching miles all year long at Yonkers, Pocono and Northfield. Ships to The Catskills for meet’s leading barn and should appreciate the switch.

 

Race 4

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SBD CORAZON
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: STATEMENT
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ADMIRAL
Odds: 5-2

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

Race 4 Comments:  SBD CORAZON ships up from Florida off a lifetime best mile wiring his field from 7-hole. Appears to have been purchased by hot trainer/driver combo and finds a nice spot for local debut.

 

Race 5

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: RACINTOWARDADREAM
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: WINNERESS
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: RACEACE
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: LIVING PROOF I AM
Odds: 5-1

 

Race 6

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: NEWBIE
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: NORTHERN SPORTSMAN
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ALL ABOUT RUSTY
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MACHINE TEAM
Odds: 3-1

 

Race 7

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: CHIP CHIP CONWAY**
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: ALLINDOTIME
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: AWOL HANOVER
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MADHATTER BLUECHIP
Odds: 5-2

Race 7 Comments:  CHIP CHIP CONWAY broke before the quarter from 7-hole, recovered and trotted a solid final three quarters but had too far to come. Two back wired many of these trotting as fast as he has in the past two years. Looks best from this spot if he can mind his manners.