Catskill Steve's Picks
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Tuesday)
TOUGH AFTERNOON. 2 “TOP” WINNERS – 5 LISTED. 3 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 3 TRIFECTAS, 2 DDS AND A $62.00 SUPERFECTA.
Preferred Play Of The Day – WINDSUN HUGO (6TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – CRAZYCAT (8TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: YS SUNSHINE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CANDELL
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: CHICO ESTRELLA
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: NUI BA DEN N
Odds: 6-1
Race 1 Comments: YS SUNSHINE has been much improved since arriving in The Catskills taking three of his last four with a solid placing at this level in latest. Gets the pole and will be hard to catch. CANDELL had some pace finishing in 1:54.4 mile making local debut. 7-year-old has some back class and can continue to sharpen for hot trainer/driver combo.
Race 2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CARRACCI HANOVER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MIDNIGHT SHARK
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: PREACHER OLLIE
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SAMMY B HAPPY
Odds: 3-1
Race 3
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: HAPPY CAMPER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: EMMA’S SUNSHINE
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: TAPESTRY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: OREANTHI
Odds: 9-2
Race 3 Comments: HAPPY CAMPER has been chasing better at Yonkers. May prove best in weak group.
Race 4
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BETTER UP
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SHARP RAZOR
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: TREVOR ONE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: KABOOM POW
Odds: 5-1
Race 4 Comments: BETTER UP Yonkers shipper has chased sub 1:54 miles in all recent tries. 5-year-old was racing well at this level in last visit and looks best in return.
Race 5
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: PHILLY FREEDOM
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: HEART THROB KID
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: LIFE’S ILLUSIONS
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ARYIANA STAR
Odds: 8-1
Race 5 Comments: PHILLY FREEDOM has been speed tightened north of the border. Ships to The Catskills, finds a good spot and may take these down the road. HEART THROB KID has looked better in recent weeks, the last two from 8-hole. Figures to be close and should offer some value.
Race 6
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: WINDSUN HUGO**
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: COCO HALL
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SOUL TRAIN
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: KABANG
Odds: 3-1
Race 6 Comments: WINDSUN HUGO hasn’t raced badly since arriving in Sullivan County. 9-year-old was claimed by top connections last time and could reap benefits right off the bat.
Race 7
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: IWILLMAKEYOUSAYWOW
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: AMERICAN ISLAND
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MATT MAJOR
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: JUNIOR’S DEW
Odds: 3-1
Race 7 Comments: IWILLMAKEYOUSAYWOW was a game uncovered winner in local return pacing a :58 final half to handle lesser. Steps up but has beaten this type in the past and gets the nod to repeat.
Race 8
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CRAZYCAT*
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CHIP CHIP CONWAY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MIGHTY SURF
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: CINNAMON STICK
Odds: 7-2
Race 8 Comments: CRAZYCAT was overloaded with late trot rallying wide from far back in race he may have needed. Moves inside and looks woth a shot at what could be a decent mutual for barn that does well wherever they race.
