Catskill Steve's Picks

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Wednesday)

4 “TOP” WINNERS – 6 LISTED. 4 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 2 TRIFECTAS, 2 PICK THREES AND A DD.

Preferred Play Of The Day – MINTILISCIOUS (1ST RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – AMERICAN ERA (6TH RACE)

Race 1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MINTILISCIOUS**
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CHIP FOR REAL
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SOUTHERN SWAN
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BOOK BINGE
Odds: 7-2

Race 1 Comments: MINTILISCIOUS rallied steadily for place in another solid effort following a strong wide finish against tougher in sizzling 1:55 mile two back. 8-year-old is rounding into top form for The Parker’s and looks best in opener. CHIP FOR REAL comes off some good speed tries but is 0 for 31 on the year and will have to do better.

Race 2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: GRAVE DANCER
Odds: 9-5

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: WHERE IT’S AT
Odds: 8-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: KING OTRA
Odds: 9-2

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

Race 2 Comments: GRAVE DANCER takes key drop and figures to be a handful at this level.

Race 3

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: R T LANGE
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: DIAMONDSFOREMBER
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: MAKE AMERICA GREAT
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: NEEDLES AND PINS
Odds: 6-1

Race 4

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SOSSY’S KING KONG
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: HIS EXCELLENCE
Odds: 8-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: FATHER FRED
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: KEEPAMERICAGREAT
Odds: 5-2

Race 5

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: STARSKY’S DREAM N
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: REBEL JET
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BACK ON BOARD N
Odds: 6-1

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

Race 6

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: AMERICAN ERA*
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: RUN AROUND JOHN
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: A DREAM SO REAL
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: HOLY MOMENT
Odds: 4-1

Race 6 Comments: AMERICAN ERA broke behind the gate last time and was used up pacing :57.4 middle half trying to recover before leveling off. 3-year-old took a lifetime mark two back andlooks worth another shot despite outside draw.