Catskill Steve's Picks
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Checking up on Catskill Steve (Monday)
4 “TOP” WINNERS – 7 LISTED. $249.50 & $193.00 SUPERFECTAS TABBED. 4 EXACTAS, 2 TRIFECTAS, 4 PICK THREES AND 2 DDS LISTED AS WELL.
Preferred Play Of The Day – BONZAI BEACH (7TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day – WILD WEST (4TH RACE)
Race 1
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: LABATT HANOVER
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: DREAM DEFENCE N
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: CAVIAR COURT
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SARABOO
Odds: 9-2
Race 1 Comments: LABATT HANOVER had 8-hole on foggy afternoon, got lost most of the mile but was first over at the half, continued uncovered thru :30 third panel and held show. Gets a better spot in second try at reduced level and may be set for rare win. DREAM DEFENCE N drops and has the rail off improved mile.
Race 2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: PATANJALI N
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: REALISTIC
Odds: 10-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: YOU MACH ME CRAZY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: CLASSIC CAN DREAM
Odds: 7-2
Race 2 Comments: PATANJALI N carved out a lively clip on poor afternoon for speed, weakened late in good try. REALISTIC had tough spot and no shot closing into :58 last half, drops off that effort and may have a shot at a price.
Race 3
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: MY BETTER MAN
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ER BETTY
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: BIG BAD SWAN
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: QUIET HEIRESS
Odds: 7-2
Race 3 Comments: MY BETTER MAN had even trot in fast mile for the level in local debut and race he likely needed. 5-year-old is better on the frontend and will likely try leaving from this spot. ER BETTY mare has been consistent when she minds her manners and looks like the one to beat.
Race 4
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: WILD WEST*
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: HAN SOLO
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: EPAULETTE A
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: STORMYWEATHERAHEAD
Odds: 9-2
Race 4 Comments: In a race loaded with early speed. WILD WEST is racing in sharp form and has a strong late kick.
Race 5
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: DREAMFAIR HELENA
Odds: 7-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: GORGEOUS RANAY
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: PROUDAMERICANGIRL
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: KISS MY SASS
Odds: 6-1
Race 6
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: BETTER BE GOUDA
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: NORTHERN ASSASSIN A
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: WHAT’S GOIN ON
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: CARTERS CAPER
Odds: 7-2
Race 6 Comments: BETTER BE GOUDA has been overmatched chasing torrid miles at Yonkers. Ships up The Quickway and should fit well with these.
Race 7
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BONZAI BEACH**
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: LYONS WOODLANDS
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: POKERFACE
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: REAL ROXY
Odds: 4-1
Race 7 Comments: BONZAI BEACH tipped wide through :28.4 third quarter and understandably weakened over speed favoring track. Drops to the level of two solid place finishes prior and can roll by late.
Race 8
Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: FOO FIGHTER N
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: IM A DIRECTOR N
Odds: 4-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: AMERICAN ISLAND
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: EVOLUTION TOUR
Odds: 7-2
Race 9
Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: NEW YORK CHAPTER
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: PRINCE YAMADORI
Odds: 5-1
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: IM A CHLOE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: NOTOUTOFTHEWOODS
Odds: 7-2
Race 9 Comments: NEW YORK CHAPTER broke maiden in powerful fashion last time, brushing to the top and trotting away with :59.4 final half. Well bred 5-year-old can continue to move forward as long as he minds his manners.
Race 10
Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: THE BOSS’ WIFE
Odds: 3-1
Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: MISCHIEVIOUSGIRLS
Odds: 9-2
Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: GRACIE G
Odds: 5-2
Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: JASMINE IVY
Odds: 4-1
