Catskill Steve's Picks
Monday, February 21, 2022
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Thursday)
7 LISTED WINNERS INCLUDING $19.40 & $13.20 NUMBERS – 2 ON “TOP”. 5 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 2 TRIFECTAS, ALL 3 DDS AND $604.00, $157.00 AND $100.00 PICK THREES.
Preferred Play Of The Day – P L NOTORIUS (6TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – SHAKE N GO (4TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: BRENDA’S GOT IT
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: PLEASURE SEEKER
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MEAN PAULINE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SPECIAL ACHIEVER
Odds: 5-2
Race 1 Comments: BRENDA’S GOT IT was short off the bench from tough spot following three month layoff. Drops to a level she raced well at to wrap up 2021, gets the pole and will likely be better this time for strong barn. PLEASURE SEEKER was a solid second chasing better through fast mile in second start of the year. Actually, drops off that effort and figures to be a handful.
Race 2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: HUNTERS GAL
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SIX BAX
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SOUTHWIND LARADO
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: KATKIN AND COKE
Odds: 4-1
Race 2 Comments: HUNTERS GAL broke before the half at even money last time losing all chance following a strong finishing place finish two back. Finds a good spot and looks best if she can mind her manners. SIX BAX returns off powerful qualifier after missing three months and has a class edge on these. The one to beat if ready.
Race 3
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: RACINTOWARDADREAM
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ROSE RUN SPEEDSTER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: VANISHING ACT
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: BRILLIANT BOB
Odds: 4-1
Race 3 Comments: RACINGTOWARDADREAM had even trot finishing after being used hard early, parked to opening :29.4 quarter on sub-freezing Catskill afternoon. 13-year-old gets slightly better post and figures to be tough on or from off the pace.
Race 4
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: SHAKE N GO*
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BACI BACI
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: J ROCKIN B
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: TOPVILLE OLIVIA
Odds: 3-1
Race 4 Comments: SHAKE N GO was far back early, bothered when beginning to move before the half, paced a :58.4 final half but had too far to come finishing with :29.4 final panel. Two back chased better through blistering mile. Figures to be following live cover and can surprise these on best.
Race 5
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MO MO
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: SKYWAY BALLET
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: LACARMELILIANA
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ELECTROCUTED
Odds: 7-2
Race 5 Comments: MO MO had even pace in Catskill debut in race she likely needed after chasing scorching miles over the big tracks in Ohio. Should be tighter off that acclimating mile for strong trainer/driver combo and appears faster than these.
Race 6
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: P L NOTORIUS**
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: DIRTYLITTLELIES
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: DREAMFAIR HELENA
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: GREY BELL
Odds: 9-2
Race 6 Comments: P L NOTORIUS returns from The Meadowlands off a brutal parked the mile trip from 9-hole. Two back was a solid two-move try from 7-hole at this level. Gets first decent post in a while and can take these down the pike.
Race 7
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MOONLIGHTANDROSES
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: SHECANDANCE N
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BETABCOOL N
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: TIPPERARY HILL
Odds: 5-2
Race 7 Comments: MOONLIGHTANDROSES just missed after long uncovered trip through :58.2 final half. Remains sharp and gets the nod against competitive group.
Race 8
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SPECIAL GRADUATE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MISS QUALITY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ABERDEEN SEELSTER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BESTGIRLFRIENDEVER
Odds: 4-1
Race 8 Comments: SPECIAL GRADUATE set a pressured pace against the top mares on the grounds last time and gave way grudgingly late on afternoon that was unkind to front speed. Drops, gets the pole and looks hard to beat at short price.
