Catskill Steve's Picks
Monday, March 21, 2022
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Thursday)
7 WINNERS LISTED WITH 3 ON “TOP”. 7 OUT OF 8 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 6 TRIFECTAS, 4 PICK THREES, 2 DDS AND A $129.40 SUPERFECTA.
Preferred Play Of The Day – FINISH LINE (3RD RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – FOR CHIPS SAKE (6TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: RACINTOWARDADREAM
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: I AM THE STORM
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ER BETTY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: JURGEN HANOVER
Odds: 6-1
Race 1 Comments: RACINTOWARDADREAM tough senior citizen finally put it all together with a 6-length wire to wire blowout against similar last time. I AM THE STORM chased top one home from the pocket and couldn’t gain late lasting for place. Similar trip likely. ER BETTY was short following 8 months on the shelf. Faces slightly lesser and is capable of improvement.
Race 2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: GRANNY’S GIRL
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: DREAMFAIR HELENA
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: UNIQUE SPENDOR
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MEAN PAULINE
Odds: 3-1
Race 2 Comments: GRANNY’S GIRL made two moves brushing to the top and drew off effortlessly against weaker. Mare continues to improve since joining meet’s leading barn and looks ready to handle upgrade. DREAMFAIR HELENA finished with :28.3 final quarter in first start for The Parker’s. Gets a better spot here and should be tough in the late stages.
Race 3
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: FINISH LINE**
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CAPTAIN ROYALTY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SIX BAX
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: THE REINS OF TITAN
Odds: 7-2
Race 3 Comments: FINISH LINE drops another notch off two dull tries and figures to improve at this level.
Race 4
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SHAKE N GO
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: READY SET ROCK
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: RHODATOLDME
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MILLWOOD FAITH N
Odds: 3-1
Race 4 Comments: SHAKE N GO has looked better in recent weeks and may be ready to crack the winner’s circle for strong barn.
Race 5
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: HUNTERS GAL
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: PREACHER MAN
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: UNABATING
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: WIN AND DREAM
Odds: 7-2
Race 5 Comments: HUNTERS GAL was a game uncovered winner against lesser last time. Steps back up to a level she was compeitive at prior to last and looks ready to repeat.
Race 6
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: FOR CHIPS SAKE*
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MO MO
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MISS QUALITY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: DIRTYLITTLELIES
Odds: 3-1
Race 6 Comments: FOR CHIPS SAKE drops off tough uncovered trip against the beat mares on the grounds in Catskill debut. 1:54.3 Saratoga pacer a year ago should be able to handle this group on best and could offer some value.
Race 7
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: BEAUTY IS BLIND
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: FOX VALLEY CHARLIZ
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: HIGH ROLLING A
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MOONLIGHTANDROSES
Odds: 7-2
Race 7 Comments: BEAUTY IS BLIND left in :28.3, finished in :28.4 in impressive local debut against the Open mares. Right back.
