Catskill Steve's Picks
Monday, November 8, 2021
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Thursday)
6 “TOP” WINNERS – 9 LISTED. 5 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 6 PICK THREES AND 3 DDS.
Preferred Play Of The Day – PENNY GIRL (4TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – PROUDAMERICANGIRL (6TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: DREAMFAIR HELENA
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: TOPVILLE OLIVIA
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SAMOSA HANOVER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BESTGIRLFRIENDEVER
Odds: 4-1
Race 1 Comments: DREAMFAIR HELENA was last at three quarters, unleashed a furious late rally to be up at the wire in first try for hot connections. Draws a good spot to set up her late kick in small field and gets the nod to repeat.
Race 2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: I AM THE STORM
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: IONA DREAM
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: PINE TAB
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: LUGAR
Odds: 7-2
Race 2 Comments: I AM THE STORM had parked out trip in Catskill debut and first start since August, didn’t miss by much considering. Draws outside but did trot in 1:55.3 and 1:56.2 earlier this past summer over Harah’s 5/8 strip and appears too quick for this bunch.
Race 3
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: FOLLOWTHEWIND N
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: KEENE OLIVIA
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: LACARMELILIANA
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: UNIQUE SPENDOR
Odds: 3-1
Race 3 Comments: FOLLOWTHEWIND N was a game two move winner in fast mile in second Catskill start. Remains at same level and can repeat for barn that’s winning at 32%.
Race 4
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: PENNY GIRL**
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: VIRGIN EYES
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SPECIAL GRADUATE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: ROLL WITH JOY
Odds: 4-1
Race 4 Comments: PENNY GIRL ships in from The Meadowlands where she was used twice and tired in sizzling 1:52.3 mile. Showed speed against better in Canada and should fit well at this level.
Race 5
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: VERDI D EM
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: REEL EM IN
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: INSANE CHASE
Odds: 8-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: SERIOUS SAVANNAH
Odds: 3-1
Race 5 Comments: VERDI D EM hasn’t been seen since June where he reeled off two big miles at this level. Returns for hot connections who will likely have the 12-year-old set for big mile.
Race 6
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: PROUDAMERICANGIRL*
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MEAN PAULINE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MISS QUALITY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MOTU MOONBEAM N
Odds: 6-1
Race 7
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: MOONLIGHTANDROSES
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: AFTER THE LOVIN
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ABERDEEN SEELSTER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SANDY WIN
Odds: 10-1
Race 8
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: WARRAWEE PREFERRED
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: QUICK DEAL
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CHECKMATE HILL
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: ABEQUA
Odds: 5-1
Race 8 Comments: WARRAWEE PREFERRED showed some of his former speed and back class with a strong wire to wire score at this level making only fourth start of the year. Veteran should have plenty left in the tank for strong trot barn and is likely to repeat in finale.
