Catskill Steve's Picks
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Wednesday)
$270.50 EXACTA ONE OF SIX LISTED ON THE DAY! $15.40, $11.00 AND $10.80 WINNERS AMONG 8 LISTED – 3 ON “TOP”. IN ADDITION, $194.50 SUPERFECTA NAILED ALONG WITH 3 LISTED TRIFECTAS, 4 PICK THREES AND 3 DDS.
Preferred Play Of The Day – MACHINE TEAM (6TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – SPORTY REDHOT (7TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: SWISS BANK HANOVER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: DANISHDUJOUR
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: THOR
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BIG IS BETTER
Odds: 4-1
Race 1 Comments: SWISS BANK HANOVER is the sharpest of these, gets the rail and marks the return of Brandon Parker. Tough chalk. DANISH DUJOUR Ohio invader did little chasing blistering miles at Northfield. Ships East off private purchase by strong connections and figures to be tough in Catskill debut.
Race 2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: BETTER UP
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MAJOR ESCAPE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: ROCK ON LOU
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BEECH NUT BANDIT
Odds: 6-1
Race 2 Comments: BETTER UP is winless over past two years and just 2 for 49 careerwise, but has looked better in recent weeks missing by a neck in latest after chasing the pace from the pocket on frigid Catskill afternoon. Appears on edge now.
Race 3
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: AMERICAN MOJO
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: COLLEGE HANOVER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: TKR’S METRO SPECS
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: DELIGHT FASHION
Odds: 7-2
Race 3 Comments: AMERICAN MOJO hasn’t raced badly despite wide trips in all recent starts. Takes on weaker and may be worth a shot.
Race 4
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: FLY FLY DE MAYO
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SOMEBOYSOMEWHERE
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: SPORTY MCSPORTSTER
Odds: 6-1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: IDEAL MAGIC
Odds: 3-1
Race 4 Comments: FLY FLY DE MAYO ships to The Catskills off private purchase and finds a soft spot after facing tougher on the Ohio circuits.
Race 5
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ELITE FIVE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: PARTAGAS BLUE CHIP
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: GENTLEMENSATTITUDE
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SMART TALKER
Odds: 4-1
Race 5 Comments: ELITE FIVE was a judge’s scratch last time following a nightmare trip from 8-hole on 1/21. Speedy mare was an impressive winner also from 8-hole against slightly weaker on 1/13 and also off a judge’s scratch. Finds a good spot to utilize her speed and rates the nod.
Race 6
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MACHINE TEAM**
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: FOREVER WORTH IT
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: DR SNOW
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: WINK AND NOD
Odds: 6-1
Race 6 Comments: MACHINE TEAM had sharp late pace finishing when dropped to this level last time. Looks set now.
Race 7
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: SPORTY REDHOT*
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: ROCKIN RAMBARAN
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: STARSKY’S DREAM N
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: FLOW WITH JOE
Odds: 3-1
Race 7 Comments: SPORTY REDHOT was out early on long uncovered grind, paced a :58 middle half and didn’t fade badly considering on 20-degree afternoon. Gets a better spot and could be some value in finale.
