Catskill Steve's Picks
Monday, January 3, 2022
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Thursday)
5 “TOP” WINNERS – 7 LISTED. 6 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 3 TRIFECTAS, 2 PICK THREES AND 2 DDS.
Preferred Play Of The Day – MR RIDGETAKER (5TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – THE LIGHT IN ME (6TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: PAPPY ROCKS
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BETABCOOL N
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: AFTER THE LOVIN
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: FOX VALLEY CHARLIZ
Odds: 3-1
Race 1 Comments: PAPPY ROCKS was used hard early from 9-hole at The Meadowlands in latest, didn’t fade badly considering and was claimed out of race. Mare showed good form over Freehold half-miler back in November and could pay immediate dividends for new connections in Catskill debut.
Race 2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: TIPPERARY HILL
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: JEANNIES TERROR
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: KEENE OLIVIA
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: LACARMELILIANA
Odds: 4-1
Race 2 Comments: TIPPERARY HILL strong finisher figures to be riding live cover from this spot and may be able to outfinish arch rival here.
Race 3
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: CELEBRATE WINNING
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: HUNTERS GAL
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: WHETHER OR NOT FI
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: KATKIN AND COKE
Odds: 7-2
Race 4
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BESTGIRLFRIENDEVER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: UNIQUE SPLENDOR
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SHADOWNTHETWILIGHT
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: SO SUPREME
Odds: 7-2
Race 4 Comments: BESTGIRLFRIENDEVER drops and switches to Bruce. Slight edge in wide open event.
Race 5
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: MR RIDGETAKER**
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: ROSE RUN SPEEDSTER
Odds: 8-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: LUGAR
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: INSANE CHASE
Odds: 9-2
Race 5 Comments: MR RIDGETAKER tough old senior citizen has lost a few steps over the years, but gets a key driver switch in second try at reduced level and should still have enough left in the tank to handle these.
Race 6
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: THE LIGHT IN ME*
Odds: 8-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: PRESCOTT
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: DEVIOUS HANOVER
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: DEMAND AN ANSWER
Odds: 7-2
Race 6 Comments: THE LIGHT IN ME had 7-hole and broke past the start, had good trot trying to recover through middle half before tiring. 6-year-old was a game two-move winner against slightly lesser two back and has raced decently when he’s able to stay flat. Finds a good spot and gets upset call minus any miscues.
Race 7
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: AINTNOHOLLABACKGRL
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MEAN PAULINE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: TYRONBETTORSELLA N
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ELECTROCUTED
Odds: 4-1
Race 7 Comments: AINTNOHOLLACKGRL brushed strongly to the top with :28.4 third quarter and just failed to hold on falling a head short through :57.4 final half in second local try. Mare had solid year in 2021 and can start the new year in the winner’s circle.
Race 8
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: LOOKATMYART
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ABERDEEN SEELSTER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MISS QUALITY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: VIRGIN EYES
Odds: 9-2
Race 8 Comments: LOOKATMYART has been chasing wicked miles at The Meadowlands in recent. Mare lacks much experience over the half-miler but finds a soft spot in local debut and may adapt quickly.
