Catskill Steve's Picks
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
CONDOLENCES TO THE ALDRICH FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF BRUCE SR., A TRULY GREAT HORSEMAN OVER THE YEARS!
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Monday)
6 “TOP” WINNERS – 7 LISTED. 5 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 4 TRIFECTAS, 2 PICK THREES, 2 DDS AND 2 SUPERFECTAS.
Preferred Play Of The Day – PROUDAMERICANGIRL (2ND RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – CARTERS CAPER (8TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: A DREAM SO REAL
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: K J NATALIA
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: HEART THROB KID
Odds: 7-2
Race 1 Comments: A DREAM SO REAL sat the pocket but was victimized by pedestrian-like early fraction, couldn’t rally through stepped up final half. Prior were tough trips against better fields. Should benefit from short field and gets the nod.
Race 2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: PROUDAMERICANGIRL
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: J WANDA
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: IAQUINTA
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: TENWILLGETUTWENTY
Odds: 4-1
Race 2 Comments: PROUDAMERICANGIRL had pace finishing in :28 despite long uncovered trip. Looks set now.
Race 3
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: PINEBUSH LIFESAVER
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SINFULLY DELICIOUS
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ELEGANT NOELLE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: RUN AROUND JOHN
Odds: 7-2
Race 3 Comments: PINEBUSH LIFESAVER held well despite wide trip through :59.2 final half. Changes barns and can take it with better trip.
Race 4
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BULLVILLE FRANK
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: CHARIOT DRIVE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: OREANTHI
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: OPT OUT
Odds: 5-1
Race 4 Comments: BULLVILLE FRANK chased much the best 3-5 winner home for place pacing faster than these have ever gone. Tough to go against at short price.
Race 5
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: JUNIOR’S DEW
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: REPEAL OR REPLACE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MACHTU N
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: AMERICAN ISLAND
Odds: 9-2
Race 5 Comments: JUNIOR’S DEW chased tougher through fast mile. Drops and gets the rail.
Race 6
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: TRIBAL SPORT
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: AMERICAN ERA
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: NO FILTER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: GENERAL HARPER
Odds: 9-2
Race 6 Comments: TRIBAL SPORT has finished fast from tough spots in recent. Gets slightly better post for “hot” connections and may be sitting on big mile.
Race 7
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: FOO FIGHTER N
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MASTERSON
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: KJ ERICH
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: PROPHET BLUE CHIP
Odds: 7-2
Race 7 Comments: FOO FIGHTER N has missed two months since being claimed but comes off two eye-opening qualifier for barn that improves them and can wire these despite outside draw.
Race 8
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CARTERS CAPER
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: EPAULETTE A
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MISTER TRUTH
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SAMMY B HAPPY
Odds: 6-1
Race 8 Comments: CARTERS CAPER has been sharp without winning and now faces tougher. Can surprise these but will need best.
