Catskill Steve's Picks

Monday, January 24, 2022

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Thursday)

4 “TOP”WINNERS – 6 OUT OF 7 LISTED. 5 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 3 TRIFECTAS, 2 PICK THREES, A SMALL DD AND A SMALL SUPERFECTA.

Preferred Play Of The Day – LOVE TRUMPS HATE (2ND RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – CAPTAIN ROYALTY (4TH RACE)

Race 1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MOONLIGHTANDROSES
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ROLL WITH JOY
Odds: 4-1

Race 1 Comments: I haven’t seen a field of four in a long, long while. MOONLIGHTANDROSES powerful finisher returns from Harah’s where she had no chance chasing 1:52.2 mile from tough spot after rallying to beat lesser here two back. Finds a good spot in the middle of the back and can brush past these.

Race 2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: LOVE TRUMPS HATE**
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: ROSE RUN SPEEDSTER
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: FLIGHT OF THE KIWI
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: INSANE CHASE
Odds: 9-2

Race 2 Comments: LOVE TRUMPS HATE showed improved speed on 16-degree Catskill afternoon before giving way in just fourth start in over a year. Drops off that effort and can continue to improve at this level.

Race 3

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ABERDEEN SEELSTER
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: LOOKATMYART
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: KEENE OLIVIA
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: TIPPERARY HILL
Odds: 8-1

Race 4

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: CAPTAIN ROYALTY*
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: BRUTAL STORM
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BRILLIANT BOB
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: THE LIGHT IN ME
Odds: 4-1

Race 5

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: PANTANJALI N
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MILLWOOD FAITH N
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BESTGIRLFRIENDEVER
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: PROUDAMERICANGIRL
Odds: 7-2

Race 6

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: STARDUST MEMORIES
Odds: 6-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: I AM THE STORM
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: LODI BANK ROBBER
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MR RIDGETAKER
Odds: 9-2

Race 6 Comments: STARDUST MEMORIES returns to The Catskills at greatly reduced level off an even effort in amateur event at Freehold. Should go well at this level.