Catskill Steve's Picks
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Monday)
“LONG SHOT PLAY OF THE DAY SCORES AT $17.40!!”. 6 OUT OF 7 WINNERS LISTED WITH 2 ON “TOP”. 3 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 2 TRIFECTAS, 2 PICK THREES AND $36.00 & $31.60 DDS.
Preferred Play Of The Day – NOX VEGAS BLUECHIP (3RD RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – EILEEN’S WISH (4TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SPORTY REDHOT
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MACHTU N
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: BETTER UP
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: COLLEGE HANOVER
Odds: 4-1
Race 1 Comments: SPORTY REDHOT chased much the best 2-5 winner home from the pocket in swift 1:54.3 mile. Meets slightly lesser here while in sharp form and seems best. MACHTU N has been consistent at this level and has speed that must be respected in small field.
Race 2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: TAPESTRY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: HAPPY CAMPER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ARDENT
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ACEFORTYFOUR CORY
Odds: 6-1
Race 2 Comments: TAPESTRY has come close, second in all three Catskill starts, the latest a strong uncovered try against even money winner who will likely be “hot” chalk again. Worth a shot for strong Canadian connections. HAPPY CAMPER held of top one’s challenge last time and is the obvious one to beat.
Race 3
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: NOX VEGAS BLUECHIP**
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: CHASETHECLOUDSAWAY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: VENIER HANOVER
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MAKASI
Odds: 8-1
Race 3 Comments: NOX VEGAS BLUECHIP had a tough uncovered grind, in race he likely needed after missing a month, and didn’t fade badly after pacing a 1:25.4 final three quarters. Put in an unlucky first over try in 1:52.2 Pocono mile prior and was a sold place finisher here against Open Company three back. Gets position edge on main rival and gets the nod.
Race 4
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: EILEEN’S WISH*
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: OREANTHI
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: FAIR WARNING
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: THINKING IM SASSY
Odds: 5-2
Race 4 Comments: EILEEN’S WISH bred by hot NY sire, had tough spot against Excelsior Series stakes fillies at Yonkers in second career start. Ships to The Catskills and meets no such foes in real head scratcher.
Race 5
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: J WANDA
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: TOPVILLE OLIVIA
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: TEMPRA HANOVER
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: REALISTIC
Odds: 9-2
Race 6
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: IWILLMAKEYOUSAYWOW
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: LAREDO TORPEDO N
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: PROPHET BLUE CHIP
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: AMERICAN ISLAND
Odds: 5-1
Race 6 Comments: IWILLMAKEYOUSAYWOW has been a powerful winner in both starts since joining forces with hot trainer/driver combo. Shoots for third straight and finds a good spot.
Race 7
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: INTENTIONS
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: CINO SENORITA
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: PATTY JO M
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: NO FILTER
Odds: 7-2
Race 7 Comments: INTENTIONS has been chasing fast miles over the big tracks in Ohio. Went a much improved mile in first try with lasix last time, finishing in :28.4, and now ship to The Catskills for strong barn and looks worth a shot.
Race 8
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: EPAULETTE A
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CAMWOOD
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: CHEYENNE RYAN LEE
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: P H KENNY
Odds: 9-2
Race 8 Comments: EPAULETTE A had pace on both ends of quick mile. 10-year-old has had a banner season for the Perino/Aldrich team and looks hard to beat from the rail.
