Catskill Steve's Picks
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Monday)
$11.20 WINNER AMONG 6 “TOP” WINNERS – ALL 11 WINNERS LISTED ON “CHALK” FILLED AFTERNOON. 8 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 3 TRIFECTAS, ALL 7 PICK THREES AS WELL AS ALL 4 DDS.
Preferred Play Of The Day – CHASETHECLOUDSAWAY (1ST RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – BEST CHOICE (7TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CHASETHECLOUDSAWAY**
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: NOX VEGAS BLUECHIP
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SPORTY REDHOT
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MISTER TRUTH
Odds: 5-2
Race 1 Comments: CHASETHECLOUDSAWAY fast mare has missed close to a month after pacing two of the fastest miles of her career at Plainridge (both sub 1:53 numbers). Qualified in powerful fashion here on 7/28 and should be set for barn that’s winning at 30%.
Race 2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: TRUTHISALWAYSBEST
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: IAQUINTA
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: REAL ROXY
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: JETSTREAM GYPSY
Odds: 9-2
Race 2 Comments: TRUTHISALWAYSBEST comes off a brutal parked the mile journey in latest following some even tries through fast paced miles prior. Finds a good spot and figures to be charging late.
Race 3
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: CHECKMATE HILL
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: DEMAND AN ANSWER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: RICKY BE SHARP
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: VANISHING ACT
Odds: 4-1
Race 3 Comments: CHECKMATE HILL went down the road to easily score at this level last time. Gets the pole and is likely to repeat.
Race 4
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MISS MUSCLE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MISS ANNIE LEE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ROSE RUN SPEEDSTER
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: KJ RYAN
Odds: 4-1
Race 4 Comments: MISS MUSCLE finished willingly from tough spot. Drops, moves inside and should be a handful at this level.
Race 5
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: MACHEASY A
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: EPAULETTE A
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: CAMWOOD
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: KJ ERICH
Odds: 5-2
Race 5 Comments: MACHEASY A speedy 8-year-old ships down from Tioga after a wicked speed try reaching three quarters in 1:22.1 before weakening. Knows his way around the half-miler having scored in an eye-opening 1:51.3 mile at Saratoga earlier in the year and should go well against the locals.
Race 6
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: REVEREND NANNY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: STARRYSTARRYNIGHT
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SIX BAX
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BRUTAL STORM
Odds: 4-1
Race 6 Comments: REVEREND NANNY had trot on both ends of quick mile when dropped to best level last time. Veteran doesn’t win often but has looked better in recent weeks, even against tougher and seems primed for rare win.
Race 7
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BEST CHOICE*
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SMARTYS FILLY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: J WANDA
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: THE NEW AMERICANA
Odds: 4-1
Race 7 Comments: BEST CHOICE has had 8-hole in last two. Mare has enjoyed a solid year and now moves inside at a level she’s raced well at in the past.
Race 8
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: DEUCES FOR CHARITY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: TEMPRA HANOVER
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: FEAR NO EVIL
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BLISS AND LUCK
Odds: 5-1
Race 8 Comments: DEUCES FOR CHARITY isn’t exactly a win-machine going 1 for her last 46 but, takes a sharp drop and couldn’t find an easier spot.
