Superfecta Sunday on Super Bowl Sunday

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!!!

While football fans stream into the Sports books across the country, particularly Vegas, there is still some great horse racing on the sports docket. On this Superfecta Sunday, we take a look at a very competitive Turf sprint in South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {5 Furlongs~TURF~4 year-old Up~Claiming}

A fine group of twelve ladies will hit the grass in this last on the card race. There is plenty of speed to make this one a fast one. Speed numbers are very close. All of these gals have strong sprint experience making this one a great wagering race. Our task is to lace together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a great race to watch leading up to the big game.

#10 Buddy's Memory (P. Lopez / Falcone) looks to make hay in her second career start. She holds the second highest last out speed number and one solid workout. She comes in fresh off a brief layoff. This daughter of Lemon Drop Kid, looks to be close to the pace ready to strike. She is our Bronze Horseshoe, selection.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Shanghai Bonnie (Gaffalione / Schettino) should challenge from a forwardly placed position. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and one sound workout. This daughter of Shanghai Bobby, is 50% in the money from fourteen career starts.

#7 Avocado Toast (Lebron / Dibona) should contend with the third highest last out speed number and one hearty workout. This lady also holds the highest speed number at the distance. A daughter of Big Drama, loves the surface and the distance.

#4 Fiber Optics (Leparoux / Wilkes) comes in off a normal layoff with the highest (tie) last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint and five superb workouts. She has a victory at this distance and over the Gulfstream course. A daughter of Morning Line, she will take advantage of any frothy pace that develops.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Buddy's Memory  +  #2 Shanghai Bonnie  +  #7 Avocado Toast  +  #4 Fiber Optic.




Stakes Saturday Results
Aqueduct R8.  Withers--G3.  Our first pick, Shotski, finished 2nd for place money of $3.50 and show money of $3.90.  Our second pick, Portos, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60.  Our third pick, Monday Morning Qb, finished 4th.
We failed on our $1 Saturday Exacta wheel.
Superfecta went 3-5-8-2.
Bankroll plummets to $85.36.

February Starts the Kentucky Derby Preps in Earnest

A great day of racing opens the month of February. On this Stakes Saturday we look to the Big "A" for a thrilling Kentucky Derby prep.

Aqueduct Race 8 {Withers~G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A great crop of eight three year-olds will head into the gate for this annual Derby prep race. Ten KD points are on the line for the winner. There is enough pace in this one to keep it rolling well. Speed numbers are fairly close leaving to the one ready to make another improvement on the road to the Derby. It should be a fantastic race.

#5 Shotski (L. Saez / O'Dwyer) looks to be ready as only one of two that have gone this distance. He holds the highest last out speed number and four significantly good workouts. This guy has already won at the distance and over the Aqueduct oval. A son of Blame, he has the tactical speed to be close to the pace and launch into the stretch.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Portos (J. Lezcano / Pletcher) should challenge having gone this distance three times already while hitting the board twice. This lad holds the second highest last out speed number and three workmanlike works. A son of Tapit, he should take up a nice tracking position ready to strike.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#2 Monday Morning Qb (Vargas / Reid) should contend as he stretches out to this distance. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two superb peaking workouts. A son of Imagining, he should be forwardly placed ready to roll. This guy has hit the board in all three of his starts.
$1 SHOW.

#7 Vanzzy (Alvarado / Pino) will be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number and three sound workouts. This guy will be stretching out slightly to this distance. He is 75% in the money from four starts. A son of Verrazano, he should be part of the forwardly placed contingent.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#5 Shotski  //  #8 Portos,  #2 Monday Morning Qb,  #7 Vanzzy.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Shotski  +  #8 Portos  +  #2 Morning Morning Qb  +  #7 Vanzzy.




Last Superfecta Sunday (1/26) Results
Sam Houston Race Park R7.  Texas Turf Mile Stakes.  We misfired in our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket having to pitch due to a key scratch. Superfecta went 10-8-1-7.
Our Bronze Horseshoe, selection, Memorable, finished 9th.
Bankroll tumbles to $90.76.

Superfecta Sunday in Hot Springs

On this Superfecta Sunday we take a look at a sprint for maidens in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Oaklawn Park Race 2 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Arkansas Bred~Maiden Claiming}

A crop of twelve will enter the gate in this Maiden Claiming contest for Arkansas breds. It comes up exceptionally light on speed.  Considering this, one or all three of the first time starters may be sent. Of the remaining nine that have raced, the speed numbers are relatively close. This race is a solid handicapping challenge for even the veteran handicapper. Our task is to attempt to group together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#11 Euroway (Wethey / S. Young) is a first time starter. He is the son of Euroears, who was a millionaire grade one sprinter. In fact, his daddy holds the 6 furlong record at Del Mar, albeit over the polytrack.  This lad has solid connections and has posted a vigorous workout tab of four works. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#3 Cava Hoyos (Marquez / Witt) is making his second career start after posting the highest last out speed number of this group. He was in the money in that first race and has put in two hearty workouts. This lad may need some pace to run into, but should make the adjustment.

#7 Surprise Suspect (M. Rodriguez / Whited) should challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two salty peaking workouts. He will need to make a pace adjustment in order to get up for a piece of the purse pie, but this will be his second career start.

#10 Jonesboro Boy (Laviolette / Smith) should improve nicely in his third career start. He faced much tougher in his last two while posting meager speed figs. He has posted a nice workout in preparation. Connections have proven capability and should have this guy ready to roll.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#11 Euroway  +  #3 Cava Hoyos  +  #7 Surprise Suspect  +  #10 Jonesboro Boy.

Stakes Saturday Results

Aqueduct R8.  Withers--G3.  Our first pick, Bonus Points, finished 4th.  Our second pick, El Areeb, won (1st) for place money of $1.25 and show money of $2.10.  Our third pick, True Timber, finished 2nd for show money of $4.00.

Superfecta went 4-1-10-5.

Bankroll takes another hit dipping to $96.72.

Stakes Saturday at the "Big A"

On the road to the Kentucky Derby we take a look at a fine derby prep race in good old New York.

Aqueduct Race 8 {Withers~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A quality field of ten derby aspirants go to the gate in this annual contest. There is a smidgeon of speed to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are fairly close with the young lads trying to improve with every race. Only three have gone this exact distance with a number of others running close, 50 yards shy to be precise. It should be another exciting race on the KD 143 prep race schedule.

#5 Bonus Points (Franco / Pletcher) might take another step forward with a couple of very good last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and two hearty workouts. This lad has already won at this distance and is the most experienced of the crew. A son of Majestic Warrior, he should be able to track the pace closely.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 El Areeb (McCarthy / C. Lynch) should go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number, chasing four wins in a row, holding a five race progression, and putting in four dynamite workouts. He has the potential to wire this field. A son of Exchange Rate, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#1 True Timber (Carmouche / McLaughlin) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two robust workouts. This guy loves the dirt and the Aqueduct track. A son of Mineshaft, he should continue to improve as the distance lengthens.

$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#9 Square Shooter (Pennington / Lerman) should contend with a couple of very good last out performances, scoring victories in both. He is working a two race progression and has put in two strong workouts prepping for this race. A son of Trappe Shot, he will be making his third career start.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Bonus Points  /  #4 El Areeb  /  #1 True Timber  /  #9 Square Shooter, ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (1/29) Results

Sam Houston Race Park R8.  John B. Connally Turf Cup--G3.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort, scoring three of the four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 4-8-5-3.

Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Oscar Nominated, finished 2nd for show money of $2.10.

Bankroll slips again to settle at $100.07.

Superfecta Sunday at Aqueduct

We look East for a nice allowance race to try our hand at another 10 CENT Superfecta Box.  It should be quite a challenge.

Aqueduct Race 8 {6 furlongs~inner dirt~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~NY~Allowance}
A large field of twelve are scheduled to make this start.  It looks like it will be a lively pace on the front end with a few speedy types seeking position.  The field is fairly evenly matched in terms of speed numbers.  This race will come down to the trip they all have.  Let's cobble our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.

#10 Still Waiting (Dominguez / Iselin) should be able to motor on to victory with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two excellent workouts.  She also holds the second highest speed number over the track.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Fiddlers Diva (Rodriguez / Guerrero)  looks primed to race well with the fourth highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and one stout workout.  This gal could have a nice ground saving tracking trip and make her move through the stretch.

#4 Fiona Storm (Cohen / Levine) shares the fourth highest last out speed number and has put in two robust workouts in the last thirty days.  She holds the second highest speed number at the distance.  She should also be able to track and pounce.

#8 Gambling Geraldine (C. Velasquez / Levine) holds the highest speed number over the dirt surface.  She is coming into this one with a decent freshening layoff and a two race progression.  She has put in a peaking workout.  Expect her to be forwardly placed ready to strike.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Still Waiting  +  #1 Fiddler's Diva  +  #4 Fiona Storm  +  #8 Gambling Geraldine.



Stakes Saturday Results
Aqueduct R9.  Withers--G3.  Our first pick, Alpha, won (1st) for win money of $1.35.  Our second pick, Tiger Walk, finished 3rd for show money of $1.45.  Our third pick, Swag Daddy, was scratched.
Superfecta went 7-2-6-5.

Santa Anita R6.  Robert B. Lewis--G2.  Our first pick, Liaison, finished 8th (last).  Our second pick, Rousing Sermon, finished 3rd for show money of $3.40.
Superfecta went 4-7-6-1.

Bankroll gets a trimmin' to $10.60.