Catskill Steve's Picks

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Monday)

$13.40 “TOP” WINNER – ALL 7 LISTED. 4 EXACTAS, A TRIFECTA, ALL 4 PICK THREES AS WELL AS ALL 3 DDS LISTED TO START THE WEEK.

Preferred Play Of The Day – OVER SPEEDING (4TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – GIVEN UP TERROR (5TH RACE)

Race 1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: KJ LEO
Odds: 5-2

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

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: NUI BA DEN N
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: PROPHET BLUE CHIP
Odds: 9-2

Race 1 Comments: KJ LEO was an impressive winner in local return despite being parked past :27.3 opening quarter in one of the fastest miles of the 2021 Catskill season. Fast 5-year-old is in sharp form and looks tough on or from off the pace.

Race 2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: HEAVEN’S SUPERSTAR
Odds: 6-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: JENN’S GIRL
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BELIEVE IN ANGELS
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SPELLBINDING
Odds: 7-2

Race 3

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: FRAZZLEBERRY
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: GRATEFUL ATTITUDE
Odds: 7-2

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

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: REGAL ROYAL
Odds: 4-1

Race 3 Comments: FRAZZLEBERRY has had only one lifetime start and draws 8-hole but has hinted at some ability in qualifiers (including a 1:57 score at Pocono back in July) as well as in his lone start finishing in :27.4 also at Pocono. Seems like a tall order after missing some time and a tough draw but this group is weak and I’ll give the nod to this one moving into barn that seems to win wherever they race.

Race 4

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: OVER SPEEDING**
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: REALISTIC
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: TOPVILLE OLIVIA
Odds: 6-1

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: BEST CHOICE
Odds: 3-1

Race 4 Comments: OVER SPEEDING had no shot from 8-hole in latest but still managed a steady rally pacing a 1:26.3 final three quarters over good track. Mare has been a model of consistency at this level and looks tough moving inside.

Race 5

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: GIVEN UP TERROR*
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MACHTU N
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: HEARTLAND ECLIPSE
Odds: 7-2

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

Race 5 Comments: GIVEN UP TERROR hasn’t been close in some sizzling miles at Harah’s but ships to The Catskills, gets the rail and moves in with hot trainer/driver combo. Should show improvement with these.