Catskill Steve's Picks
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Tuesday)
$22.60 LISTED WINNER 1 OF 5 ON THE DAY WITH 3 ON “TOP”. $249.50 & $98.50 TRIFECTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 4 EXACTAS, 2 PICK THREES AND A DD.
Preferred Play Of The Day – NUI BA DEN N (5TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – MARIANANGEL (4TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: OVER SPEEDING
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: REALISTIC
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SOMOSA HANOVER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BEST CHOICE
Odds: 5-1
Race 1 Comments: OVER SPEEDING continues to race in sharp form finishing strongly from tough spots in all recent tries. Moves inside and can roll by these.
Race 2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MACHINE TEAM
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: OK GALAHAD
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SEE YOU FRIDAY
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: TOPVILLE OLIVIA
Odds: 3-1
Race 2 Comments: MACHINE TEAM was knocked off stride turning for home while in striking distance last time following a powerful closing place finish from 8-hole two back. Finds a good spot in amateur event for pilot who has done well all year in these events and rates the nod.
Race 3
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: TAPESTRY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: JENN’S GIRL
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ESCAPETOBULLVILLE
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MUDDYSGOLDENSTREAK
Odds: 7-2
Race 3 Comments: TAPESTRY has been sharp without winning and developing a bad case of seconditis in the process, but may have found a field he can beat here and finds a good spot.
Race 4
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MARIANANGEL*
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: PINEBUSH LIFESAVER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: PATTY JO M
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: LIFE’S ILLUSIONS
Odds: 7-2
Race 4 Comments: MARIANANGEL was out early on long uncovered grind and gave way at three quarters after pacing a :58.3 middle half over speed favoring track. Two back was used twice from 8-hole and held show against better field. Finds a nice spot and gets the nod for strong connections.
Race 5
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: NUI BA DEN N**
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: CARTERS CAPER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: EPAULETTE A
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: PROPHET BLUE CHIP
Odds: 4-1
Race 5 Comments: NUI BA DEN N paced a sizzling 1:24.4 final three quarters rallying for place behind repeat winner on afternoon that strongly favored front speed. Looks primed for best for barn that’s winning at 30%.
Race 6
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ACEFORTYFOUR CORY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: INSTANTANEOUS
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: HEART THROB KID
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MY BOY CADE
Odds: 6-1
Race 7
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MICKEYMAKSOMESPEED
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: P H KENNY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CAMWOOD
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SAMMY B HAPPY
Odds: 7-2
Race 7 Comments: MICKEYMAKSOMESPEED ships down from Canada in raging form and has been racing against Preferred Company in Quebec. 4-year-old has a habit of winning going 14 for 28 lifetime with 7 place finishes and figures to be a handful in Catskill debut.
Race 8
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: CLASSICA
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BONZAI BEACH
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: J WANDA
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: FEAR NO EVIL
Odds: 4-1
Race 8 Comments: CLASSICA had tough spot in Catskill return, went wide at three quarters and finished in :29.2 with no real shot over speed favoring track. Gets the rail and looks hard to beat at short price.
Race 9
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: AVERYS HAILSTORM
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: DREAMFAIR HELENA
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: REAL ROXY
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: LOCAL ART
Odds: 10-1
Race 9 Comments: AVERYS HAILSTORM is hard to back with much confidence in current form but takes a sharp drop and meets a weak bunch in finale.
