Catskill Steve's Picks
Monday, April 11, 2022
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Thursday)
ROUGH END TO THE WEEK. 6 WINNERS LISTED WITH ONLY 1 ON “TOP”. 5 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 3 TRIFECTAS, 2 PICK THREES AND A DD. IN ADDITION, I TABBED MY SEVENTH SUPERFECTA OF THE WEEK THIS ONE AT A $121.00 MUTUAL.
Preferred Play Of The Day – MILLWOOD FAITH N (5TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – NONE
Race 1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: UNABATING
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: VANISHING ACT
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: QUICK DEAL
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: FLYHAWK EL FIERO
Odds: 4-1
Race 1 Comments: UNABATING unlucky senior citizen has had tough uncovered trips in all recent starts following a strong wire to wire score against weaker back in early March. 14-year-old may be deceptively sharp and may be able to work out a better trip with these in opener.
Race 2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: GOLDEN GLIDER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: HUNTERS GAL
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: PUMA BLUE CHIP
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SIX BAX
Odds: 9-2
Race 2 Comments: GOLDEN GLIDER makes sophomore debut with addition of lasix for barn that’s developed many young stars over the years and gets the nod.
Race 3
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: ROSE RUN SPEEDSTER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ER BETTY
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BRUTAL STORM
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: WIN AND DREAM
Odds: 7-2
Race 3 Comments: ROSE RUN SPEEDSTER drops off game uncovered try against tougher. 8-year-old doesn’t win often these days but finds a good spot to ride live cover and can take these on best.
Race 4
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ELECTROCUTED
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: RHODATOLDME
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: GLAMORGAL
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: PEMBROKE IDEAL BJ
Odds: 3-1
Race 4 Comments: ELECTROCUTED comes off an improved speed try on afternoon that speed did not hold up well. Makes second try at reduced level and can prove best.
Race 5
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MILLWOOD FAITH N**
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BACI BACI
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SPECIAL ACHIEVER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MAGICAL LILY BEAR
Odds: 8-1
Race 5 Comments: MILLWOOD FAITH N consistent mare made two moves from 8-hole, held place gamely through :29.3 final panel. Gets the call from better slot this afternoon.
Race 6
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: FOX VALLEY CHARLIZ
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SHECANDANCE N
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MOONLIGHTANDROSES
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: IN THE LIGHT
Odds: 3-1
Race 6 Comments: FOX VALLEY CHARLIZ sharp mare was victimized by slow early fractions, unleashed regular wide move but couldn’t get there despite pacing :58.1 final half, gets position edge on main rivals and looks worth another chance.
Race 7
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BEACH PASSAGE
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: FEAR MY SHADOW
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: DIRTYLITTLELIES
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MO MO
Odds: 9-2