Catskill Steve's Picks
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Wednesday)
$18.20 & $14.20 “LONG SHOT PLAY” AMONG 3 “TOP” WINNERS – 6 LISTED. $309.50 & $238.50 “COLD” PICK THREE NAILED. 5 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 5 TRIFECTAS, 2 SUPERFECTAS AND ALL 3 DDS.
Preferred Play Of The Day – OK GALAHAD (2ND RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – NONE
Race 1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: CHIEF OF STAFF
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: DELLAS BOY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: SPICEY P
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: MEETYOUATMIDNIGHT
Odds: 8-1
Race 1 Comments: CHIEF OF STAFF has raced gamely despite brutal trips in last three Catskill tries. Finds a good spot in opener for trainer/driver who had rare winner on yesterday’s card and may continue that streak. DELLAS BOY chased fast mile in Catskill debut and first for meet’s leading barn. 6-year-old flashed speed in a number of Canadian starts and will likely be heading towards the top from this spot.
Race 2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: OK GALAHAD
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: VAGANOVA
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: DATELINE HANOVER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MAJOR HUMOR
Odds: 3-1
Race 2 Comments: OK GALAHAD had a wide trip from tough spot last time racing wide through final half. 11-year-old was beating better earlier this month and in late February and looks tough to beat from the rail.
Race 3
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BOOK BINGE
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: WOODMERE RONDEVOUS
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: SB MIKES HOT BEACH
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: PUDDIN PIE
Odds: 4-1
Race 4
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: DENSITY HANOVER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: MAYOR VIRGIN
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: HEAVEN’S SUPERSTAR
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BELIEVE IN ANGELS
Odds: 9-2
Race 4 Comments: DENSITY HANOVER Ohio invader joins hot trainer/driver combo for Catskill debut and faced some fast miles over Northfield’s lightning fast strip against tougher. MAYOR VIRGIN had a tough uncovered trip in local debut and didn’t fade badly. Looks like the one to beat in second try for The Sower’s.
Race 5
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: IWILLMAKEYOUSAYWOW
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: STATEMENT
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ADMIRAL
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: ROCKAHOLIC
Odds: 9-2
Race 5 Comments: IWILLMAKEYOUSAYWOW set a quick clip under pressure and just failed to hold off pocket sitter in the late stages. 10-year-old continues in sharp form and seems worth another shot.
Race 6
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: WE NEVER GETACOLT
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MACHINE TEAM
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: HIS EXCELLENCE
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: HOLY MOMENT
Odds: 7-2
Race 6 Comments: WE NEVER GETACOLT isn’t exactly a win machine having gone 1 for his last 44 but takes a sharp drop to a level he raced well at in early winter, finds a good spot and looks to have reached now or never time.
Race 7
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: NOBLE WOODY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: IDEAL CHANCE
Odds: 8-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: BANKIN ON BOMB
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: STEUBEN GLADIATOR
Odds: 5-2
Race 7 Comments: NOBLE WOODY has been slow to find top form of a year ago but, takes a sharp drop and should perk up with these.
