Catskill Steve's Picks

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Monday)

6 LISTED WINNERS ALONG WITH 4 EXACTAS, 2 TRIFECTAS, 2 PICK THREES AND 2 DDS.

Preferred Play Of The Day – VILLIAM (5TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – SKYWAY BALLET (3RD RACE)

Race 1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: IAQUINTA
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BEST CHOICE
Odds: 5-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: DREAMING SILLY
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: OVER SPEEDING
Odds: 5-2

Race 1 Comments: IAQUINTA drops to best level after being overmatched against tougher through fast miles. BEST CHOICE has tailed off considerably after a solid first quarter of the year. Hasn’t been close against far tougher and last was dismal effort. Hasn’t been this low in a while but is hard to take in current form.

Race 2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MUDDYSGOLDENSTREAK
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ACEFORTYFOUR SODA
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: THE SURREAL THING
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: EMMA’S SUNSHINE
Odds: 4-1

Race 2 Comments: Weak race here. MUDDYSGOLDENSTREAK had pace finishing in :29.2 making local debut. Looks as good as any in here and gets the nod for high percentage barn.

Race 3

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SKYWAY BALLET*
Odds: 6-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ABERDEEN SEELSTER
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: RUSTY’S TREASURE
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: DIAMONDSFOREMBER
Odds: 9-2

Race 3 Comments: SKYWAY BALLET broke early last time losing any chance. 4-year-old has shown erratic tendencies in a couple of recent starts but is far better than this level when right and should be tough from this slot.

Race 4

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: AMERICAN ERA
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: GENERAL HARPER
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: PINEBUSH LIFESAVER
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: MARIANANGEL
Odds: 3-1

Race 4 Comments: AMERICAN ERA has had good pace finishing from impossible trips/posts in recent. Moves inside against weak group and can roll by late.

Race 5

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: VILLIAM**
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: VENIER HANOVER
Odds: 6-1

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

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ROCK ON LOU
Odds: 3-1

Race 5 Comments: VILLIAM Yonkers shipper has been chasing tougher through scorching miles. Finds a good spot in Catskill debut at a level he should be able to handle.