Catskill Steve's Picks

Monday, May 3, 2021

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Thursday)

CATSKILL STEVE’S PICKS WRAP UP THE WEEK BY NAILING $146.50 TRIFECTA AND $288.50 SUPERFECTA. 7 LISTED WINNERS WITH 2 ON “TOP”, $395.50, $146.50 & $16.40 TRIFECTAS LISTED. 5 EXACTAS LISTED CAPPED BY $96.00 & $50.00 TICKETS. 3 PICK THREES AS WELL AS A DD ALSO LISTED.

Preferred Play Of The Day – ALEXA BLUE CHIP (4TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – REVEREND NANNY (7TH RACE)

 

Race 1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: METRO GLIDE
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: TEAL HANOVER
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: PRINCESS BRISA
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: HARDWARE PRINCESS
Odds: 7-2

Race 1 Comments: METRO GLIDE went a monster mile in latest when parked the mile and gamely holding place at this level. Prior were two fast finishes against tougher. Moves into new barn off claim and looks best with better trip.

Race 2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BROADWAY PROMISE
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SCREAMING CONWAY
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SERIOUS SAVANNAH
Odds: 5-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MYSTICAL GRACE
Odds: 4-1

Race 2 Comments: BROADWAY PROMISE had even trot finishing against tougher last time following a tough uncovered trip in fast mile two back. 7-year-old takes key drop and gets “hot” pilot in the bike replacing trainer behind the lines.

 

 

 

Race 3

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: TIPPERARY HILL
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: DREAMING SILLY
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: GORGEOUS RANAY
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BRENDA’S GOT IT
Odds: 4-1

Race 3 Comments: TIPPERARY HILL had 7-hole and endured wide trip through fast pace, still finished with pace in solid effort. Gets slightly better spot and rates the nod.

 

Race 4

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ALEXA BLUE CHIP**
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: LUGAR
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: PINE TAB
Odds: 5-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: PARADISE PAINTBALL
Odds: 4-1

Race 4 Comments: ALEXA BLUE CHIP was an easy gate to wire winner in Catskill debut. Well bred mare shipped in sharp and can continue that trend for Canadian connections.

 

 

Race 5

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: GLAMORGAL
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: THE NEW AMERICANA
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: THE BOSS’ WIFE
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: BEST CHOICE
Odds: 6-1

 

Race 6

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ABEQUA
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: QUICK SUMMER
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: BIG BAD SWAN
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: DEMAND AN ANSWER
Odds: 4-1

 

Race 7

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: REVEREND NANNY*
Odds: 5-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: FLIGHT OF THE KIWI
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ROSE RUN SPEEDSTER
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: STARRYSTARRYNIGHT
Odds: 4-1

Race 7 Comments: REVEREND NANNY had steady rally from 7-hole last time on afternoon that strongly favored front runners. Hard luck trotter has had 7-hole and no chance in four straight starts and now moves inside. Worth a shot at a price.