Catskill Steve's Picks

Monday, February 22, 2021

Preferred Play Of The Day – ONE HAND KEG STAND (4TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day –  THE BOSS’ WIFE (5TH RACE)

Race 1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: NEW YORK CHAPTER
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ER BETTY
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: ALMIGHTY DOLLAR
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: TRUE BREW
Odds: 9-2

Race 1 Comments:  NEW YORK CHAPTER seems to have dropped his erratic tendencies and is developing into solid trotter. Meets toughest field to date but can continue to move forward if he can mind his manners.

Race 2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: DREAMFAIR HELENA
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: REALISTIC
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: YOU MACH ME CRAZY
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BONZAI BEACH
Odds: 4-1

Race 2 Comments:  DREAMFAIR HELENA put in a solid uncovered try on sub-freezing afternoon after missing three weeks, held well to miss by a length and a half to much the best winner. May be on edge now for rare win.

 

 

 

Race 3

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: FLIGHT OF THE KIWI
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: ULYSSES BI
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: PHOTO MASTER
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: DEMAND AN ANSWER
Odds: 5-2

Race 4

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ONE HAND KEG STAND**
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: UNSTOPPABLE HALL
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: MELANIE’S FILLY
Odds: 5-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BRENDA’S GOT IT
Odds: 7-2

Race 4 Comments:  ONE HAND KEG STAND has been in tough in all recent starts. Drops, gets key driver switch and will likely perk up.

Race 5

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: THE BOSS’ WIFE*
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: CASA MIASA
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: TYRONBETTORSELLA N
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: BULLVILLEFIREWORKS
Odds: 4-1

Race 5 Comments:  THE BOSS’ WIFE tired after going uncovered on sub-freezing Catskill afternoon. 5-year-old has put in some good efforts against tougher this winter and looks worth a shot at a price in second try at this reduced level.

 

Race 6

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: J WANDA
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: PATANJALI N
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: KISS MY SASS
Odds: 5-2

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

Race 6 Comments:  J WANDA has shown some life in recent starts and may be rounding into form. Slight edge.

 

Race 7

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SUPERIORCOURT
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: PUMA BLUE CHIP
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SOUL TRAIN
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: RACINTOWARDADREAM
Odds: 10-1

Race 7 Comments:  SUPERIORCOURT has been overmatched chasing the best trotters on the grounds in recent, takes sharp drop, gets the pole and is JD’s choice over two others.

Race 8

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BEST CHOICE
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: ROLL WITH MIMI
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: JERICHO DIVA
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SPILLING THE BEANS
Odds: 3-1

Race 8 Comments:  BEST CHOICE has been in raging form and a hot item at the claim box since the start of the year. Steps up to face tougher but appears sharp enough to handle the upgrade.

Race 9

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: REFLEXIONOFROYALTY
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: THE NEW AMERICANA
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: LYONS WOODLANDS
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: GRACIE G
Odds: 4-1

Race 9 Comments:  REFLEXIONOFROYALTY has been finishing fast from impossible spots in recent. Moves inside and can roll by late.