Catskill Steve's Picks
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Wednesday)
5 “TOP” WINNERS – 7 OUT OF 8 LISTED. 6 LISTED EXACTAS ALONG WITH 4 LISTED TRIFECTAS, 3 PICK THREES, 2 DDS AND AN $88.00 SUPERFECTA.
Preferred Play Of The Day – KJ CHICO (2ND RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – STAR SPEAKER (8TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SHIPLAP
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: DANISHDUJOUR
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: DRY RIDGE ACE
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: TERLINGUA
Odds: 7-2
Race 1 Comments: SHIPLAP showed improved speed from 7-hole in last, against closer’s bias, just failed at the wire. Moves inside and looks best. DANISHDUJOUR is razor sharp for strong connections and is the one to beat.
Race 2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: KJ CHICO**
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: AUDREY ANNA
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: FATHER FRED
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: HUGH HEFNER N
Odds: 4-1
Race 2 Comments: KJ CHICO had steady rally from 7-hole racing wide to nail place with :29 final panel. Sophomore is developing into a solid pacer for strong connections and can brush past these.
Race 3
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: AB COLLINS
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ROSA’S REBEL
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: A DREAM SO REAL
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: JUST SAY JOE
Odds: 3-1
Race 3 Comments: AB COLLINS beat stakes company in Excelsior Series at Batavia last time after a monstrous parked the mile placing from 7-hole here two back. Has improved dramatically in sophomore season and appears too tough from this spot.
Race 4
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: CAPTAIN NEMO
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: GRAVE DANCER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: ALL ABOUT RUSTY
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: CHANCE TO SEE
Odds: 7-2
Race 4 Comments: CAPTAIN NEMO has been impressive in The Catskills going 3 for 3 all in impressive fashion, hard to go past.
Race 5
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: WE NEVER GETACOLT
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: BETTER BANGBANG
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: DELETRIUS
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: CATHERINE’SDIAMOND
Odds: 5-1
Race 5 Comments: WE NEVER GETACOLT showed solid late pace rallying wide through :58.1 final half when reduced to this level last time. Moves inside and looks ready to improve on two-year 1 for 37 record. BETTER BANGBANG drops off brutal parked the mile trip in latest and can atone for disappointing loss at 1-5.
Race 6
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: WESTERN BAY BAY
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: CRUSING CHARLIE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: REBEL JET
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: RACIN FOR SPACE
Odds: 3-1
Race 7
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: NOBLE WOODY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: BAYONET
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ROCK N ROLL LEGACY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: WINK AND NOD
Odds: 4-1
Race 7 Comments: NOBLE WOODY had good pace finishing following a tough third over trip. Remains at best level and should be charging late.
Race 8
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: STAR SPEAKER*
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SETTLEMOIR
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: EXTREME MACHINE N
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: GIBBS
Odds: 4-1
Race 8 Comments: STAR SPEAKER starts at fourth different track in last four attempts and comes off a decent try at Vernon where he was used a bit in the pace past a 1:24.4 three quarters and didn’t fade badly. Prior chased fast miles over half-milers including one where he paced a :56.2 final half rallying from far back at Northfield. Draws 8-hole in local debut but should go well at this level and can surprise.
Race 9
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: BLUE LINE
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: THE CATAMOUNT KID
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: OUR REGAL IDEAL N
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SURREAL SERGEANT
Odds: 3-1
Race 9 Comments: BLUE LINE was short in race he likely needed after missing a month. Was competitive against tougher prior and should be primed from the pole.
