Catskill Steve's Picks
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Tuesday)
7 LISTED WINNERS ON “CHALK FILLED” AFTERNOON. 6 EXACTAS, 3 PICK THREES, 2 DDS AND AN $83.50 TRIFECTA ALSO LISTED.
Preferred Play Of The Day – KNIGHT LAUXMONT (5TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – TREVOR’S ACE (2ND RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: KING STREET
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MACHTU N
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: THETRUTHABOUTDAVID
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: KIWI IDEAL N
Odds: 9-2
Race 1 Comments: KING STREET has taken three straight at this level in strong wire to wire fashion since joining new barn. Hard to go past in opener.
Race 2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: TREVOR’S ACE*
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: PIER HO TEMPTATION
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BLUE LINE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MEETYOUATMIDNIGHT
Odds: 7-2
Race 2 Comments: TREVOR’S ACE had tough spot, paced a giant middle half racing wide and making up close to thirteen lengths pacing :57 middle half, finished evenly with :29.3 final panel in sharp try. Draws another tough slot but may surprise these with better trip.
Race 3
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: UPFRONT LORNE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: R T LANGE
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SKYWAY FIREBALL
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: GIDDYALLYOUGOT
Odds: 7-2
Race 4
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BARNEY MAC
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: WARRAWEE PREFERRED
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MAKIN TROUBLE K
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: EXPLOSIVE
Odds: 5-2
Race 4 Comments: BARNEY MAC was claimed by leading barn last time off two solid efforts including a blowout mile in fast time at Freehold. Takes on tougher, a good sign, and rates the nod.
Race 5
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: KNIGHT LAUXMONT**
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: GRAVE DANCER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BRIMFIELD
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: OK GALAHAD
Odds: 8-1
Race 5 Comments: KNIGHT LAUXMONT had been racing well at this level then was a brush and crush winner in latest. Remains at winning level and looks best.
Race 6
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: JEFF’S JOURNEY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SMART TALKER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ROSE RUN WOODROW
Odds: 8-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: CHIP FOR REAL
Odds: 3-1
Race 6 Comments: JEFF’S JOURNEY was an impressive winner in local debut wiring this level on sub-freezing Catskill afternoon, right back at very short price.
Race 7
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CRAZYCAT
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CINNAMON STICK
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: WILLIE B WORTHY
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: HOT SUMMER KNIGHT
Odds: 5-2
Race 8
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: JESSICAS BEACH BOY
Odds: 7-5
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: VAGANOVA
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: WILD WEST
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: STOP ACTION
Odds: 10-1
Race 8 Comments: JESSICAS BEACH BOY steps up and gets the pole off two straight solid scores and looks like another very short priced winner. VAGANOVA has looked better in recent weeks and appears toughest foe. WILD WEST drops and is a threat on best.
