Catskill Steve's Picks

Monday, January 18, 2021

Checking up on Catskill Steve (Friday)

ROUGH WRAP UP TO THE WEEK. 5 OUT OF 7 LISTED WINNERS WITH 1 ON “TOP”. 3 EXACTAS LISTED ALONG WITH A TRIFECTA AND DD.

Preferred Play Of The Day – PHOTO MASTER (4TH RACE)
Long Shot Play Of The Day –  O JONNIE (2ND RACE)

Race 1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: PUMA BLUE CHIP
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: MR GERRITY
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: BIG BAD SWAN
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: ER BETTY
Odds: 9-2

 

Race 2

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: O JONNIE*
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: RACINTOWARDADREAM
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: DEMAND AN ANSWER
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: SWANCREDIT
Odds: 5-2

Race 2 Comments:  O JONNIE had good trot finishing from tough spot in fast mile. 6-year-old is 0 for 33 over past two seasons and draws another outside post but is capable of surprising camera shy group. RACINTOWARDADREAM game grinder gets the rail and is overdue for one of his big miles, dangerous foe.

 

 

Race 3

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: LK’S NANCY LEE
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: DREAMFAIR HELENA
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: PATANJALI N
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: POWERFUL PULSE
Odds: 7-2

Race 3 Comments:  LK’S NANCY LEE was used twice in sizzling pace, gamely held show in fast mile for this level. Veteran doesn’t win often these days and draws outside slot, but may prove faster than these.

 

 

Race 4

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: PHOTO MASTER**
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: BRUTAL STORM
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 8
Horse Name: FLIGHT OF THE KIWI
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ADORABLE BEN
Odds: 5-1

Race 4 Comments:  PHOTO MASTER game old senior citizen is 0 for his last 22 but has looked better in recent weeks, finds a good spot and could be close to ending slump.

Race 5

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

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: JERICHO DIVA
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: TOO MUCH SUN
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: TOPVILLE OLIVIA
Odds: 4-1

Race 5 Comments:  LACARMELILIANA drops while retaining sharp form and gets the pole. Tough chalk.

 

Race 6

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: RICKY BE SHARP
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: ARUBA VACATION
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: LUCYS MAN
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: FREDDIE MAC
Odds: 3-1

Race 6 Comments:  RICKY BE SHARP put in a game uncovered try against tougher in latest after stringing four straight against lesser. Drops to more comfortable level and Harmon win-type (22 for 36 lifetime) should be in stalking position behind two speedsters inside of him.

 

 

Race 7

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BLISS AND LUCK
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: SPILLING THE BEANS
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 4
Horse Name: ROLL WITH MIMI
Odds: 6-1

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: GREY ROOTS
Odds: 8-1

Race 8

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: BEST CHOICE
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: CRUISIN CAMNATION
Odds: 5-1

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: ASHLEE’S FINE LADY
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: REALISTIC
Odds: 9-2

 

Race 9

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

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CRUISINWITHMYBABY
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: LIGHTNING VIRGIN
Odds: 9-2

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: SLEAZY GAL
Odds: 7-2

Race 9 Comments:  MYLITTLESURFERGIRL had no shot off slow pace, finished evenly through stepped up final half. Drops and figures to be tough at this level.

Race 10

Horse Number: 1
Horse Name: STAY BEAUTIFUL
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: CHECKOUT TERROR
Odds: 7-2

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: AFTER THE LOVIN
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 2
Horse Name: SEA CHANGE N
Odds: 4-1

Race 11

Horse Number: 6
Horse Name: YOU MACH ME CRAZY
Odds: 3-1

Horse Number: 5
Horse Name: FILLY FORTY
Odds: 4-1

Horse Number: 3
Horse Name: BRENDA’S GOT IT
Odds: 5-2

Horse Number: 7
Horse Name: BONZAI BEACH
Odds: 9-2

Race 11 Comments:  YOU MACH ME CRAZY was parked the mile and missed by less than a length in monster effort. Gives up position edge once again but remains sharp and is worth a shot at square price.