Catskill Steve's Picks
Monday, April 5, 2021
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Thursday)
GOOD WRAP UP TO THE WEEK! $19.20 & $10.60 “TOP” WINNERS AMONG 4 ON “TOP” – 10 LISTED IN ALL INCLUDING $15.60 & $11.60 NUMBERS. 9 EXACTAS LISTED (THE BEST A $73.50 TICKET) ALONG WITH 4 TRIFECTAS, $339.50, $126.50 AND $115.00 SUPERFECTAS. IN ADDITION, 5 PICK THREES LISTED AS WELL AS 2 DDS.
Preferred Play Of The Day – VANISHING ACT (6TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – ARCH CREDIT (2ND RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SPECIAL GRADUATE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: GORGEOUS RANAY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: PUDGE’S PASTIME
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: THE NEW AMERICANA
Odds: 7-2
Race 1 Comments: SPECIAL GRADUATE sharp mare was a game wire to wire winner on afternoon where speed wasn’t holding up. Gets in against a competitive group with a some early foot and should be tough on or from off the pace.
Race 2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ARCH CREDIT*
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: E R SHANE
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ER BETTY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ABEQUA
Odds: 7-2
Race 2 Comments: ARCH CREDIT had a tough spot last time and may have been handled gingerly after breaking in his last start on 3/10. Had been competitive against Open Company earlier in the year and that powerful qualifier on 3/10 may be an indication he has a semblance of form. E R SHANE has had tough spots in recent. Capable of big mile at a price with the right trip. ER BETTY steps up looking for fourth straight and is hard to dismiss.
Race 3
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: METRO GLIDE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BEST CHOICE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MOONLIGHTANDROSES
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: BESTGIRLFRIENDEVER
Odds: 7-2
Race 3 Comments: METRO GLIDE steps up off two game uncovered wins and now moves into 32% barn off claim. May prove best in extremely competitive event.
Race 4
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: LACARMELILIANA
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: GLAMORGAL
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: TYRONBETTORSELLA N
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: KEYSTONE NIKKI
Odds: 7-2
Race 5
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: DELILAH DE VIE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: OVER SPEEDING
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: REALISTIC
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ROJAS BLUE CHIP
Odds: 4-1
Race 5 Comments: DELILAH DE VIE gutsy mare has missed three months but returns off two-move score from 7-hole in needed qualifier and should be ready for one of her grinding efforts from this spot. OVER SPEEDING had little off sick scratch last time but should be tougher this time and 1:52.4 Chicago pacer last year is capable of big mile at a price.
Race 6
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: VANISHING ACT**
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: PHOTO MASTER
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: SHOOT THE THRILL
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: FLIGHT OF THE KIWI
Odds: 9-2
Race 6 Comments: VANISHING ACT comes off two solid engine tries losing to two sharp trotters in the late stages while able to hold place. Should be able to control slightly lesser group.
Race 7
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: DREAMING SILLY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: SWEET GINGER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: TOO MUCH SUN
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: LK’S NANCY LEE
Odds: 5-1
Race 7 Comments: DREAMING SILLY Dover shipper is winless over past two seasons but has been chasing scorching miles in Delaware and now ships to The Catskills for top connections and will likely fit well at this level.
