Catskill Steve's Picks
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Monday)
$245.50 SUPERFECTA TABBED TO WRAP UP THE DAY. 7 WINNERS LISTED WITH ONE ($9.30) ON “TOP”. 5 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH 3 TRIFECTAS, 2 DDS ($61.50 & $53.50) AND TWO PICK THREES ($154.50 & $52.50).
Preferred Play Of The Day – ANYTIME ANYPLACE (5TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – AMERICAN ISLAND (6TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: GRACIE G
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: FADE TO GOLD
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: STAY BEAUTIFUL
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ESTEEMED MEMBERS
Odds: 9-2
Race 1 Comments: GRACIE G had even pace chasing quick fractions last time following a strong speed try against bias two back. May prove best in weak opener.
Race 2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: KJ MICHAEL GARY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: RED BOLT
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: HOT ROD JOEY BIRD
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: BULLVILLE JONATHAN
Odds: 10-1
Race 2 Comments: KJ MICHAEL GARY had tough spot in second career start, rallied steadily with :59.3 final half. Well bred sophomore was a game winner in career debut two back and seems to have more upside than any in here. RED BOLT was stakes placed as a freshman and scored an impressive 1:58 win in Excelsior Series at Batavia making third career start last summer. Gets Bruce for sophomore debut and must be considered.
Race 3
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: KJ CHICO
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SHAMELESS ART
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ROCKSURSOCKSOFF
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: WIGGLEMEJIGGLEME
Odds: 3-1
Race 3 Comments: KJ CHICO had a solid freshman year on The New York County Fair Circuit last year finishing no worse than second in 8 career starts which included a place finish in 1:57.3 mile at Goshen to wrap up 2020. Returns off a decent qualifier here which saw him finish in a snappy :28.4 and should be set for sophomore debut. Post only concern. SHAMELESS ART was impeded a bit while making a wide move at three quarter mark in last. Gets the rail with 0 for 25 resume and may be slowly running out of excuses.
Race 4
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MISS U BIG MIKE
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SAMMY B HAPPY
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: CHICO ESTRELLA
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: LODI MACHETTE MAN
Odds: 5-2
Race 4 Comments: MISS U BIG MIKE was in tough against Open Company last time following a fast closing place finish in 1:56.2 mile against weaker two back. Gets the pole and may be able to handle this level. SAMMY B HAPPY gets key driver switch and has been competitive against tougher. Figures to be close from this spot.
Race 5
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ANYTIME ANYPLACE**
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: FEAR NO EVIL
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MRS KRABAPPEL
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: DREAMFAIR HELENA
Odds: 4-1
Race 5 Comments: ANYTIME ANYPLACE was claimed while in sharp form and now moves into barn that’s winning at an unheard of 44%. Looks hard to beat here.
Race 6
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: AMERICAN ISLAND*
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MACH ONE
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: KJ OWEN
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: BETTER BANGBANG
Odds: 12-1
Race 6 Comments: AMERICAN ISLAND sharp 10-year-old has been chasing scorching miles in recent. Draws 8-hole but appears sharp enough and fast enough to overcome it right now for strong connections.
Race 7
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: KJ ERICH
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: EPAULETTE A
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: WEEKEND ATANNIES
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: CERTIFIED IDEAL
Odds: 8-1
Race 7 Comments: KJ ERICH has raced well despite brutal trips from 8-hole in most recent. Gets position edge on main rivals and can prove best.
Race 8
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MISS WATERBUFFALO
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BRENDA’S GOT IT
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: MISS QUALITY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MIRACLE ACE
Odds: 5-1
Race 8 Comments: MISS WATERBUFFALO blasted to the top from 8-hole, carved out a quick clip and understandably tired doing well to last for show. Moves inside and looks ready to wire this level in third local try.
Race 9
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: NUTTIN BUT FINESSE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: AIR GUITAR
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: HARD WORKIN’ MAN
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: BELIEVE IN ANGELS
Odds: 9-2
Race 9 Comments: NUTTIN BUT FINESSE lightly raced colt showed nothing but promise to wrap up limited freshman campaign going unbeaten in The Catskills with wins in 1:57 and 1:57.3 making third and fourth career starts. Returns, for underrated horsewoman, with unlimited potential when sound and gets the nod to wrap up the card.
