CATSKILL STEVE’S MONTICELLO PICKS
TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2010
1ST RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
5 4-1 MILLION DOLLAR BAY – never got involved
from tough spot last time after brushing to the top, easily
defeating weaker with :57 flat final half two back. Remains
sharp and may get a quick pace to close off of here.
2 5-2 UNDERSKY TORPEDO – was used in fast pace at
Yonkers. Likes this track and has enjoyed a huge year which
includes a 1:53.3 mile at Yonkers on 5/31.
1 7-2 GATEWAY JET
2ND RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
2 5-2 LISA MARIE’S DREAM – was out early on long
uncovered grind, paced a snappy :58.1 third quarter and
held evenly to the wire in just 4th career start.
Surprisingly loses “Zeke” to the 1 but appears set to move
forward.
3 7-2 WINSMITH DELIGHT – had tough spot in last.
Moves inside and figures to be a factor.
1 3-1 HILLARY’S FIRST
5 9-2 FOX VALLEY PRIMO
3RD RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
6 6-1 SAM’S ILLUSION – has raced only twice in
past two months but shows some nice efforts at The
Meadowlands and returns to The Catskills at reduced level.
5 12-1 BELL VALLEY BANKER – drops to the level of
claim and strong win here on 6/17, gets key driver switch
and could be price factor.
1 9-2 CHEYENNE RYAN – also takes key drop and can
show speed from the rail.
2 5-2 YOEE EXCELS A
4TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
2 5-2 JAKE OF DIAMONDS – classy pacer is 0 for 17
on the year but showed signs of life at Goshen two back and
now drops to a level he should improve at.
1 5-1 LAY DOWN THE LAW – has had tough posts in
fast miles at Pocono. Tries the half-miler, gets Greg and
should go well from the rail.
3 3-1 WINDSUN FIRE N ICE
4 4-1 FIFTH STREET
5TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
5 3-1 NO SHENANIGANS – chased razor sharp pacer
from the pocket in last, held place in sparkling 1:55.4
mile.
2 5-2 BLUERIDGE HALL – drops off improved
uncovered try and is the one to beat at this level.
3 4-1 ROAD HAZARD
6TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
7 5-2 GOLD COMET – takes key drop and adds lasix.
Messenger student beat Southbound Trucker back in April and
looks too tough for these.
1 4-1 HAPPYENDING – hard to gauge off current
form but drops, gets the rail and may perk up against these.
2 7-2 GALLANT GUY N
4 3-1 SMOOTH ERIC N
7TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
1 9-2 RAININ FIRE – has had tough trips in
recent. Gets first decent post in a long while and figures
to be well placed.
8 4-1 WAY OF LIFE A – struggled in fast Pocono
miles after a strong stretch rallying win at Yonkers
(albeit against a field of 4 and through a :30.2 final
quarter). Raced well here in last visit and has some back
class.
2 5-2 CIVILIZED HANOVER
7 7-2 MURPHY’S BEST
8TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
8 5-2 CACTUS CREEK – went down the road to beat
what appeared a slightly tougher field. Two back got
collard by Southbound Trucker on the wire. Fast pacer is
sharp again and can overcome 8-hole.
7 3-1 BILMAR RUSTLER
3 9-2 ALEXANDERTHEGREATN
5 8-1 SEMPRE PRONTO
9TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
5 3-1 LOYAL VALE N – put in a good effort from 7-
hole against tougher 3 back. Drops out of amateur events,
gets key driver switch and should handle weak field.
8 5-2 GEMINI JON
2 5-1 FOUR STARZ MAY
3 4-1 KENNAIRNSMILENWAVE
10TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
1 3-1 BETTORDAYS R CUMIN – couldn’t handle Tioga
speedway in last following some good tries in fast Saratoga
miles. Gets the rail in local return and looks like the one
to catch.
3 5-2 WINSMITH KIRBY
5 9-2 TRANCE N
7 9-2 YOUBETTERBELIEVEIT
11TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
5 9-2 BIG NATIVE – had even pace trying to close
into a :58 flat final half in local debut, a race he
probably needed after missing 3 weeks. Gets slightly better
spot and should be tougher for barn that does well with
it’s new acquisitions.
4 5-2 COCKNEY HANOVER – tired after being used up
in pace at The Spa. Prior were two crushing wins here
against this type. Capable of rebound.
1 6-1 STORMY WEATHER
2 3-1 BLAZING FINALE
12TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
2 3-1 SLICK EDDIE – has looked better in recent
weeks. Gets “Zeke” back and may have found a field he can
end his 0 for 18 draught against.
5 5-2 RAMBLIN BUNNY – is the one to catch as
usual.
1 7-2 REP TIE – is winless over past 2 seasons
but gets the rail and actually has a shot with these.
3 9-2 SEEK THE DREAM
13TH RACE
# Odds Horses and Comments
2 5-2 JADESTONE – has been racing well in fast
miles, edge at short price.
6 10-1 LEMON DROP HALL – had nothing through
blistering mile in first try off short layoff. Drops and
figures to be tougher at a price.
8 4-1 BLUERIDGE DBANG
3 3-1 TOUGH LUCK
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