Catskill Steve's Picks
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Monday)
$691.00 SUPERFECTA TABBED TO HIGHLIGHT THE CARD. 5 “TOP” WINNERS – 8 LISTED ON 9-RACE CARD. 5 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 3 TRIFECTAS, 4 PICK THREES, ALL 3 DDS AND 2 SUPERFECTAS TO START THE WEEK.
Preferred Play Of The Day – AIR GUITAR (5TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – RANSOM DEMAND (3RD RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: PATTY JO M
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: BULLVILLE LAURA
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: WIGGLEMEJIGGLEME
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: A DREAM SO REAL
Odds: 6-1
Race 1 Comments: PATTY JO M makes sophomore debut off a snappy uncovered :58 final half qualifier and was facing stakes company as a freshman. Appears better than these.
Race 2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BRENDA’S GOT IT
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MISS QUALITY
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: FEAR NO EVIL
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: THE BOSS’ WIFE
Odds: 10-1
Race 2 Comments: BRENDA’S GOT IT finished alertly to hold place in fast mile despite being parked past quick quarter and was claimed. Finds a better spot and seems the sharpest of these.
Race 3
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: RANSOM DEMAND*
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BRACKLEY BEACH
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: BLACKTREE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: STORMYWEATHERAHEAD
Odds: 9-2
Race 3 Comments: RANSOM DEMAND had pace on both ends of sizzling mile last time following a powerful wire to wire score against lesser two back. Draws tough spot but looks sharp enough to handle it for barn that’s been hot on recent weeks.
Race 4
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: DREAMING SILLY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BLISS AND LUCK
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: MRS KRABAPPEL
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: J WANDA
Odds: 7-2
Race 4 Comments: DREAMING SILLY is winless over past two seasons but takes a key drop off much improved mile and looks close to ending slump for leading barn.
Race 5
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: AIR GUITAR**
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: KJ MICHAEL GARY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: HOT ROD JOEY BIRD
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ALLS WEL ROLLS WEL
Odds: 7-2
Race 5 Comments: AIR GUITAR came off the bench to put in a solid uncovered try through :58.1 final half. Colt was facing far tougher as a freshman and should be set in second start since last September.
Race 6
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: LODI MACHETTE MAN
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CHICO ESTRELLA
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MACHTU N
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: RUNHAPPY TEN
Odds: 5-1
Race 6 Comments: LODI MACHETTE MAN was used twice, pushed a :28.4 third quarter first over against well meant shipper and gamely held show. Gets position edge on main rival and gets the nod. CHICO ESTRELLA is that main rival who followed top one’s bid and finished in :29.1 to miss by less than two lengths. Remains in top form and is tough to ignore.
Race 7
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: KJ CHICO
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BELIEVE IN ANGELS
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: KJ NATALIA
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: NORTH COUNTRY
Odds: 9-2
Race 7 Comments: KJ CHICO was an impressive wire to wire winner from 7-hole in sophomore debut making first start since last September. Colt has never been worse than second in 9 career starts and can continue to move forward for strong connections.
Race 8
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CAMWOOD
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: WAR DAN DELIGHT N
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: KJ ERICH
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: WEEKEND ATNANNIES
Odds: 3-1
Race 8 Comments: CAMWOOD ships to The Catskills after chasing blistering miles at Northfield. Makes first start for barn that’s winning at 32% and picks up Bruce.
Race 9
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: STOP ACTION
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: WAR DADDY
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: TWIN B IMPRESSIVE
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: HIS EXCELLENCE
Odds: 6-1
Race 9 Comments: STOP ACTION was a brush and crush winner against lesser in fast paced mile. 4-year-old has developed a fondness for The Catskills and looks ready to handle tougher for underrated horsewoman.
