Catskill Steve's Picks

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Tuesday)

$6.40 “BEST BET” WINNER. 3 “TOP” WINNERS ON THE DAY WITH 5 LISTED. 3 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH A SMALL DD AND SMALL PICK THREE ALONG WITH $104.00 TRIFECTA.

Preferred Play Of The Day – JUNIOR’S DEW (5TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – STATEMENT (3RD RACE)

Race 1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BETTER BANGBANG
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: VIRTUOUS DRAGON
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: RAKIN IT IN
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: DR SNOW
Odds: 3-1

Race 1 Comments: In a field that’s compiled an 11 for 218 record in 2021, BETTER BANG BANG has been chasing tougher through scorching miles in recent and now drops to the conditioned basement. May prove quicker than these. VIRTUOUS DRAGON has the most recent win of any in here, finds a good spot, and looms the most dangerous.

Race 2

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: BARNEY MAC
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: ZAGSTER
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: CELEBRATE WINNING
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: BANK GUARD
Odds: 5-2

Race 2 Comments: BARNEY MAC was claimed off game uncovered placing in latest. Moves into barn that’s winning at 43% and can overcome tough outside draw. ZAGSTER drops off an even effort against Open Company in local debut. Seems like toughest foe.

Race 3

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: STATEMENT*
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: YANKEE ON THE MOVE
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: PAR INTENDED
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: BLUE LINE
Odds: 4-1

Race 3 Comments: STATEMENT had even pace in fast mile last time following a no shot chance from 7-hole two back. 10-year-old beat this level three back pacing a :57.4 final half off ground saving trip and should be tough from this spot.

Race 4

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: PILGRIM CAVIAR
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SOUTHWIND LARADO
Odds: 6-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SKYWAY TINACIOUS
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: REVEREND NANNY
Odds: 4-1

Race 4 Comments: PILGRIM CAVIAR Northfield invader ships to The Catskills in razor sharp form out of some fast miles and looks tough on or from off the pace at this level.