Catskill Steve's Picks

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Monday)

6 OUT OF 7 WINNERS LISTED ALONG WITH 4 EXACTAS, 3 TRIFECTAS, 2 PICK THREES, ALL 3 DDS AND A $69.00 SUPERFECTA.

Preferred Play Of The Day – VENIER HANOVER (4TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – OVER SPEEDING (8TH RACE)

Race 1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: SKYWAY BALLET
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BLUE BELL BEAUTY
Odds: 4-1

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

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: RUSTY’S TREASURE
Odds: 9-2

Race 1 Comments: SKYWAY BALLET tried to brush past a 1:26.2 three quarters but couldn’t clear, understandably tired badly turning for home. Takes a sharp drop off that effort and has beaten better than these in the past. BLUE BELL BEAUTY hasn’t raced badly despite wide trips from tough spots in recent. Mare moves inside but is just 1 for her last 36 and will need best.

Race 2

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: LADY ELECTRA
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: JENN’S GIRL
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: TAPESTRY
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: THINKING IM SASSY
Odds: 4-1

Race 2 Comments: LADY ELECTRA has prepped well for sophomore debut with two qualifying place finishes, one in 1:58.3 Catskill mile and the other a 1:55.3 Pocono mile. Draws 8-hole but will likely come out firing for barn that’s developed many solid young pacers in past years.

Race 3

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: NOTHING TOSEE HERE
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: HEAVEN SENT ME
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: FAIR WARNING
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: KJ OSMAR
Odds: 4-1

Race 3 Comments: Both NOTHING TO SEE HERE and HEAVEN SENT ME are freshmen fillies takeing on older foes here, but both have been in against stakes company in The Excelsior Series and both have paced faster than these over half-mile tracks. Either can take it but I’ll go with the former getting position edge.

Race 4

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: VENIER HANOVER**
Odds: 7-2

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

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

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SPECIAL GRADUATE
Odds: 4-1

Race 4 Comments: VENIER HANOVER had 7-hole and was used twice through fast pace, held well considering the trip. Moves inside and figures to work out a trip. MACHTU N earned big figure in last wiring lesser in sizzling mile. Draws outside but has speed to overcome it and will be tough to beat.