Catskill Steve's Picks
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Wednesday)
4 LISTED WINNERS WITH 1 ON “TOP” ON ANOTHER “OFF” DAY FOR “CATSKILL” STEVE. 3 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH A TRIFECTA, SUPERFECTA AND DD.
Preferred Play Of The Day – GO COLLECT N (5TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – DELIGHT FASHION (8TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: THREE NEW DAWNS
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BOOK BINGE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: WINK AND NOD
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ROAD UNTRAVELED
Odds: 3-1
Race 1 Comments: THREE NEW DAWN finished with strong late pace rallying for place in improved try. Tough old senior citizen is winding down his long career and should still have enough to handle weak bunch.
Race 2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SPECIAL ACHIEVER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ROCK ON LOU
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CHASETHECLOUDSAWAY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: GENTLEMENSATTITUDE
Odds: 7-2
Race 2 Comments: SPECIAL ACHIEVER was a powerful wire to wire winner in snappy 1:57.1 making Catskill debut. Remains at same level and looks like tough chalk. ROCK ON LOU chased top one home and was placed second last time. Retains sharpness and may be better than the rest.
Race 3
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: DANISHDUJOUR
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: NOBLE WOODY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ADMIRAL
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SEE YOU FRIDAY
Odds: 7-2
Race 3 Comments: DANISHDUJOUR lacked a rally off slow early pace last time in the slop. Two back finished with even pace through :58 final half and three back was a strong win from the pocket against weaker. 11-year-old retains sharpness and can handle these on best.
Race 4
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: OUR REGAL IDEAL N
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: LYONS WOODLANDS
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: DONAU
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: CHANCE TO SEE
Odds: 6-1
Race 4 Comments: OUR REGAL IDEAL N was knocked off stride before the quarter two back, then had a wide trip in the slop last time finishing evenly in decent try. Takes a key drop and may prove faster than form.
Race 5
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: GO COLLECT N**
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: FATHER FRED
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: DEALIN DAN
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: TUUKKA
Odds: 9-2
Race 5 Comments: GO COLLECT N was parked the mile over sloppy surface in latest, couldn’t clear but didn’t fade badly considering the trip. Two back held well despite going first over through :58.2 final half. Draws 8-hole against inconsistent group and could surprise, despite stepping up, if he can clear early.
Race 6
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: REPEAL OR REPLACE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: STARSKY’S DREAM N
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BOLT OF LUCK
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: REDNECK FORTUNE
Odds: 4-1
Race 7
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SKYWAY BALLET
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: KJ MICHAEL GARY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: ARTFULLY DEALT
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: HOT ROD JOEY BYRD
Odds: 4-1
Race 8
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: DELIGHT FASHION*
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: BETTER UP
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: CRUISING CHARLIE
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MIDNIGHT SHARK
Odds: 9-2
Race 8 Comments: DELIGHT FASHION has been chasing fast miles with trainer in the bike. Gets huge driver switch to JD, gets a good spot and looks worth a shot at a price.
Race 9
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: PUTNAMS STORM
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: MAN HE CAN SKOOT
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CERISIER
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: REBEL JET
Odds: 5-2
Race 9 Comments: PUTNAMS STORM is hard to judge in current form but makes Catskill debut for barn that’s winning at an astonishing 42% and is likely to improve.
