Catskill Steve's Picks

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Wednesday)

ALL 7 WINNERS LISTED WITH 5 ON “TOP”. ALL 7 EXACTAS LISTED (THE BEST A $90.50 NUMBER) ALONG WITH 3 TRIFECTAS (CAPPED BY A $303.50 TICKET), ALL 4 PICK THREES, ALL 3 DDS AND A $421.50 SUPERFECTA.

Preferred Play Of The Day – GENTLEMENSATTITUDE (6TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – SPORTY REDHOT (5TH RACE)

Race 1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: EXPENSIVE TOY
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: PENNEY’S SPIRIT
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: KING OTRA
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: FREAKY FLYER
Odds: 8-1

Race 1 Comments: In a race with the 7 entrants averaging close to 13 years of age, EXPENSIVE TOY rugged old senior citizen doesn’t win often these days and was too far back from 8-hole in latest but did pace a :57.3 final half making up good ground and now drops off that effort. Hopefully, still has enough to beat this group.

Race 2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: JUNIOR’S DEW
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ART NUKEM
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: HYPNOTICDREAM
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: R T LANGE
Odds: 4-1

Race 2 Comments: JUNIOR’S DEW was a strong winner in local debut, right back. ART NUKEM has missed some time after pacing some fast miles in Florida. Showed sharp speed from 7-hole in Meadowlands qualifier and will likely be set for big mile.

Race 3

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

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: KEYSTONE BLADE
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: LADYS BIG STORMONT
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MADHATTER BLUECHIP
Odds: 5-1

Race 3 Comments: EXARCH was victimized by slow early pace in one of these last time. Draws the pole again and may try the front. KEYSTONE BLADE was a strong two-move winner from 8-hole in this event last time. Could easily repeat.

Race 4

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: SB MIKES HOT BEACH
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: I’M A GIFT
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: SHIPLAP
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CEE PEE PANIC
Odds: 7-2

Race 5

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: SPORTY REDHOT*
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: MY LAST CHANCE
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: OK GALAHAD
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BIG IS BETTER
Odds: 10-1

Race 5 Comments: SPORTY REDHOT was parked the mile pushing sizzling pace before expiring. Drops but draws tough spot and will need some racing luck.

Race 6

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: GENTLEMENSATTITUDE**
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ALWAYS HOTSPEED
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: MAJOR ESCAPE
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: REDDING HANOVER
Odds: 9-2

Race 6 Comments: GENTLEMENSATTITUDE has been finishing fast from difficult spots. Gets first decent post in a while and could surprise these.

Race 7

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SAPHIRE CITY
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: WE NEVER GETACOLT
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: REDNECK FORTUNE
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: FEEL THE NEED A
Odds: 4-1

Race 7 Comments: SAPHIRE CITY takes key drop and may be set to end two-year slump.

Race 8

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: CHEERIO HILL
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MAJOR HUMOR
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MCCITO
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: VAGANOVA
Odds: 6-1

Race 8 Comments: CHEERIO HILL finished alertly through 1:55.4 mile in first try with lasix. 4-year-old showed some life here back in the winter and may be coming around for strong connections.

Race 9

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: KOLT POWER
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: BETTOR REASON N
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SEE YOU FRIDAY
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: THREE NEW DAWNS
Odds: 5-1

Race 9 Comments: KOLT POWER Northfield shipper comes off a lame scratch after pacing fast miles in Ohio and at The Meadows. Makes first local start for barn that’s winning at 32% and will likely go well at this level if sound.