CATSKILL STEVE’S MONTICELLO PICKS
MONDAY, JULY 5, 2010
1ST RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
2 5-2 STORMUNN – has chased NYSS fillies in last
two. Finds a soft spot and gets “The Kid” in local debut.
4 9-2 IDEAL OBSERVATION – comes out of some fast
miles at Chester. Moves into barn that does well with it’s
shippers and figures to go well.
1 3-1 CALL FOR GRACE – seldom wins but comes off
an unlucky uncovered trip past a 1:28.3 three quarters and
could be a factor in the gimmicks.
7 4-1 YOU NEVER LET GO
2ND RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
6 10-1 FOX VALLEY GABRIEL – has been chasing sharp
trotters in recent. Meets lesser group and can surprise.
4 4-1 CHRISTY RAE – had tough spot in local
return. Drops, moves inside and looks dangerous with clean
trip.
5 5-1 SJ’S LEO
1 5-2 FLASHY LADY
3RD RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
3 5-2 MARE SUPPLY – had sharp late pace rallying
to finish second in fast paced race.
1 4-1 MVP’S ROYAL LILLIE – finished well from
impossible spot, also in fast mile. Moves into 24% barn and
gets the rail.
2 5-1 EARLY MORNING
7 9-2 REALIZELINDAJOY
4TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
7 7-2 DE NIRO G – comes off game score at
Saratoga in first try off short layoff. Returns to The
Catskills at reduced level and can handle outside draw.
3 5-2 MANZEER – continues to race in sharp form
and will be hard to beat from this spot.
8 6-1 TROPICAL BAY
5 4-1 BEL GAZOU
5TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
5 3-1 BUTTON ROAD – was parked the mile from 7-
hole (4th straight 7-hole draw) pushing hot pace, weakened
late but didn’t fade all that badly considering the trip.
Gets slightly better spot and may get to the top.
2 4-1 MONTEREY MOLLY
3 9-2 KZ BEZZ
6 5-2 DEVIN HALL
6TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
2 5-2 MCDONNA – made two moves through a quick
three quarters, dug in gamely to hold on against lesser.
Moves into April’s barn, finds a good spot and may handle
better.
4 3-1 TAP TOES – saved all the ground with
patient Greg handling, finished with a snappy :29.2 kicker
to handle weaker. Steps up but should give top one all she
can handle.
7 10-1 B MAJOR – tipped out turning for home and
finished with :28.2 final quarter rally to gain place. Post
and 0 for 23 seasonal record only knocks.
5 9-2 KEWLGURL – comes off improved try and fits
with these on best.
7TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
3 7-2 CORACAMM – looks set now off a series of
good tries.
5 5-2 SERENADE FOR SONIA
7 3-1 TEARSGETINTHEWAY
1 9-2 DESTINY DREAM
8TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
2 4-1 DEEP SEAS – broke early at Tioga with owner
in the bike. Returns to The Catskills where he won 2
straight at this level the last time he switched back from
the big track.
3 5-2 KEYSTONE HOWIE
1 3-1 ERNIE B EARNEST
9TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
3 5-1 ANNA SAGE
5 3-1 CODY LITTLE GAL
6 5-2 CANNAE SANDRA
4 8-1 ARMBRO DASHER
10TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
8 3-1 APRIL APRIL – left well from 6-hole, chased
fast pace from the pocket and finished evenly in fast mile.
Draws 8-hole in second Catskill try and may offer some
value.
5 7-2 YOU ARE PRECIOUS
7 5-2 RES QUEEN VIRGINIA
1 4-1 TRUST FUNDING
11TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
4 5-2 MY AUNT MARGARET – made a huge middle half
move from 8-hole, got the top past three quarters before
giving way late in much improved try. Moves inside and will
likely show speed.
5 6-1 ON FANTASY ISLAND – has finished fast in
last two.
7 7-2 AN ELECTRIC LAUGHT
3 9-2 HEIDI’S CHARACTER
12TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
4 7-2 LOVE’S LAST STORM
7 4-1 NOT SO SLIM
1 5-2 BLISSFUL DOLL
3 8-1 BIDING HER TIME
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