Catskill Steve's Picks

Monday, December 6, 2021

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Thursday)

$24.40 “TOP” WINNER 1 OF 4 ON THE DAY – ALL 8 LISTED. $133.00, $124.00 & $95.00 SUPERFECTAS NAILED. 7 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 6 TRIFECTAS, ALL 3 DDS AND ALL 5 PICK THREES AS CATSKILL STEVE WRAPS UP THE WEEK IN A BIG WAY.

Preferred Play Of The Day – ARUBA VACATION (5TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – JURGEN HANOVER (3RD RACE)

Race 1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: EATAAMS TRAUMA
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SPECIAL ACHIEVER
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MEAN PAULINE
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CLASSICA
Odds: 6-1

Race 1 Comments: EATAAMS TRAUMA was a sick scratch at Saratoga last time following a solid placing at this level here two back in lone Catskill start. Mare held solid form at Vernon prior and has scored in 1:53.3 and 1:54.1 miles this year. Can race on the front end or from off the pace and will likely try the later in race that should set up for a closer. SPEEDY ACHIEVER speedy mare has enjoyed a solid year hitting the board in 27 of 38 starts and looms the one to beat.

Race 2

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: DEMAND AN ANSWER
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: CAPTAIN ROYALTY
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ROSE RUN SPEEDSTER
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SUPERIORCOURT
Odds: 6-1

Race 2 Comments: DEMAND AN ANSWER returns off short layoff and some Perino freshening and a useful qualifier. Draws a tough spot but at a reduced level and figures to go well.

Race 3

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: JURGEN HANOVER*
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: PINE TAB
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: I AM THE STORM
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: HUNTERS GAL
Odds: 4-1

Race 3 Comments: JURGEN HANOVER drops off improved try in last. 11-year-old doesn’t win often these days and is 0 for 15 on the year but has come up with decent tries against tougher on occasion and doesn’t face that much here. Slight edge despite tough draw.

Race 4

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MISS WATERBUFFALO
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: MISS QUALITY
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: KEENE OLIVIA
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: TIPPERARY HILL
Odds: 7-2

Race 4 Comments: MISS WATERBUFFALO returns to the level of two sharp wins back in October after some competitive tries against Open Company in recent. Looks best from this spot.

Race 5

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ARUBA VACATION**
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: WARRAWEE PREFERRED
Odds: 8-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: VERDI D EM
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SERIOUS SAVANNAH
Odds: 9-2

Race 5 Comments: ARUBA VACATION wired slightly better in latest. Amazing 14-year-old has hit the board on 142 occasions from 150 lifetime starts with earnings of over $600G’s and is winding down his grand career in fine fashion. He will be missed for his consistent performances.