On this second Saturday in December we will look at stakes races at Aqueduct and Hollywood.
Aqueduct Race 8 {Queens County Handicap~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
This is a very difficult race to handicap as all of these entrants have pluses and minuses. Researcher (J. Velazquez / Runco) looks to be the very best. He has solid speed numbers across the board added to the top speed number at Aqueduct. He is clearly ready to fire. Stud Muffin (C. Velasquez / Duggan) has put in some good works over the last 30 days. He has a decent speed number in his last and appears ready to roll. Honour Devil (Garcia / Magnuson) is 100% in the money, lifetime. He has a decent speed number last out and has raced lightly this year. Rodman (Castellano / Hushion) appears ready with three quality works under his hooves. Only question is whether he can get the distance. Let's play Aqueduct.
$2 SHOW: #2 Researcher
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 Researcher / #1 Stud Muffin / #4 Honour Devil / #6 Rodman
Hollywood Race 7 {Native Dancer~G3~1 1/8~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A wonderfully competitive race will unfold today in the Native Dancer. As of late last night there may be a chance that Lava Man (Rosario / O'Neill) may scratch due to the rain. Interestingly, Doug O'Neill has three entrants in this race. Neko Bay looks to be ready to put in a strong performance today. He has posted the best works leading up to this race. We like High Court Drama(IRE) (M. Baze / O'Neill) in this one. He has ran well in Ireland on the poly and looks ready to continue to improve, particularly after his debut her in the States. He posted a good speed number last out and has two decent works in preparation for this race. Mast Track (Bejerano / Rosario) and Tres Borrachos (Espinoza / Greely) are the speedsters and should be able to hold on to grab a piece of the purse. Should Lava Man scratch we will move the two speedsters up a spot in our superfecta mention. Let's play Hollywood.
$2 SHOW: #5 High Court Drama(IRE)
10 CENT Superfecta: #4 Neko Bay / #2 Lava Man / #5 High Court Drama(IRE) / #1 Mast Track, #6 Tres Borrachos
Friday's Results
Aqueduct R8. Our pick, Vinnie Van Go, finished 2nd for $2.70 in show money. Superfecta went 2-3-7-6.
Fairgrounds R8. Our pick, Unbridle's Dream, finished 6th. Superfecta went 9-1-2-3.
Our bankroll falls to $5.60.
Good Luck in all your horse investments today!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Friday at Aqueduct and Fairgrounds
As the temperature begins to warm here in the Midwest, albeit marginally, we look at races at Aqueduct and Fairgrounds.
Aqueduct Race 8 {1 mile 70 yards~3 year old Up~NY~Allowance}
An interestingly competitive race were a number of horses could fire well. Vinnie Van Go (Cohen / Contessa) might have a very slight edge. He has good speed numbers across the board, has trained toward a peaking performance, and has progressively improved over the course of the last three races. Longing for Malibu (Alvarado / Conway) has the highest speed number at the distance and has two quality work outs leading up to this race. Jimmy Vegas (Napravnik / Rice) should be the chief competition. He is a coupled entry with Hue and Cry (Napravnik / Rice). Depending on which horse goes to the gate they will both be ready under Trainer, Linda Rice's tutelage. It would appear that J.L. Bernstein (Espinoza / Schettino) has the best shot at rounding out the top four finishers. He has a nice last out speed number and has two good works under his hooves. Let's play Aqueduct.
$2 SHOW: #3 Vinnie Van Go
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Vinnie Van Go / #8 Longing for Malibu / #1 Jimmy Vegas / #2 J.L. Bernstein.
Fairgrounds Race 8 {5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
The Fairgrounds Race Course is one of the best venues of the Winter season. Unfortunately, many times you don't know whether they will keep races on the Turf when the conditions call for it. Hopefully they will keep this one on the turf. This Turf sprint will be an extremely competitive one. We like Unbridle's Dream (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) despite his long 300 day layoff. Trainer, Steve Asmussen, has this guy ready with solid, peaking type workouts. He knows how to spot his charges. His last race, back in January of this year, he faced tougher in an ungraded stakes race at Fairgrounds and finished third. Like his chances here. Perfect Easter (Albarado / Nicks) looks exceptionally strong with a good last out speed number and works. Northern Prince (Graham / Margolis) looks to be well prepared for this race with solid works. Nickle Pickle (Lanerie / Smithwick) looks very formidable too, though this will be his tenth race of the year. He has a good last out speed number and decent works. Let's play Fairgrounds.
$2 SHOW: #4 Unbridle's Dream
10 CENT Superfecta: #4 Unbridle's Dream / #2 Perfect Easter / #1 Northern Prince / #7 Nickle Pickle
Thursday's Results
Fairgrounds R8. The race was moved off the Turf. Our pick, Better Than Swiss, finished 5th. We did not play a 10 Cent Superfecta as two of our choices scratched.
Bankroll has dipped to the lowest level in months, $7.10.
With good racing luck we will have a better run this weekend.
Aqueduct Race 8 {1 mile 70 yards~3 year old Up~NY~Allowance}
An interestingly competitive race were a number of horses could fire well. Vinnie Van Go (Cohen / Contessa) might have a very slight edge. He has good speed numbers across the board, has trained toward a peaking performance, and has progressively improved over the course of the last three races. Longing for Malibu (Alvarado / Conway) has the highest speed number at the distance and has two quality work outs leading up to this race. Jimmy Vegas (Napravnik / Rice) should be the chief competition. He is a coupled entry with Hue and Cry (Napravnik / Rice). Depending on which horse goes to the gate they will both be ready under Trainer, Linda Rice's tutelage. It would appear that J.L. Bernstein (Espinoza / Schettino) has the best shot at rounding out the top four finishers. He has a nice last out speed number and has two good works under his hooves. Let's play Aqueduct.
$2 SHOW: #3 Vinnie Van Go
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Vinnie Van Go / #8 Longing for Malibu / #1 Jimmy Vegas / #2 J.L. Bernstein.
Fairgrounds Race 8 {5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
The Fairgrounds Race Course is one of the best venues of the Winter season. Unfortunately, many times you don't know whether they will keep races on the Turf when the conditions call for it. Hopefully they will keep this one on the turf. This Turf sprint will be an extremely competitive one. We like Unbridle's Dream (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) despite his long 300 day layoff. Trainer, Steve Asmussen, has this guy ready with solid, peaking type workouts. He knows how to spot his charges. His last race, back in January of this year, he faced tougher in an ungraded stakes race at Fairgrounds and finished third. Like his chances here. Perfect Easter (Albarado / Nicks) looks exceptionally strong with a good last out speed number and works. Northern Prince (Graham / Margolis) looks to be well prepared for this race with solid works. Nickle Pickle (Lanerie / Smithwick) looks very formidable too, though this will be his tenth race of the year. He has a good last out speed number and decent works. Let's play Fairgrounds.
$2 SHOW: #4 Unbridle's Dream
10 CENT Superfecta: #4 Unbridle's Dream / #2 Perfect Easter / #1 Northern Prince / #7 Nickle Pickle
Thursday's Results
Fairgrounds R8. The race was moved off the Turf. Our pick, Better Than Swiss, finished 5th. We did not play a 10 Cent Superfecta as two of our choices scratched.
Bankroll has dipped to the lowest level in months, $7.10.
With good racing luck we will have a better run this weekend.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
It Will be Sunny at Farigrounds
It's Thursday again. The start of our horse racing weekend. Today we look a single turf sprint at Fairgrounds Race Course in New Orleans.
Fairgrounds Race 8 {5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
This looks like a nicely competitive turf sprint. Better than Swiss (Sellers / Calhoun) holds the edge. This gal can be considered a specialist at the distance as she is 100% in the money. Trainer, Brett Calhoun, leads all trainers with entrants this race being 45% in the money. This gal has a nice speed number exiting her last and a couple good works leading into this one. Her competition for the win will be Ford Gallop (Hernendez / Stidham). She has the highest overall speed number, nice speed in last out, and three quality works leading up to this race. Surprises Welcome (Theriot / Guillot) will be motoring home for a piece of the purse. She has the best works leading into this race and through those works appears to have been peaked for it. True Brew (Graham / Springer) will round out the top four. James Graham is one of the leading turf riders in the country. He should be able to get True Brew to settle in nicely with a stab at victory. Let's play Fairgrounds.
$2 SHOW: #2 Better than Swiss
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 Better than Swiss / #7 Ford Gallop / #3 Surprises Welcome / #9 True Brew
Last Sunday's (12/6) Results
Hawthorne R8. Our pick, Indian Blossom, finished a disappointing 10th. Superfecta went 8-5-9-2.
Hollywood R8. Our pick, Delta Storm, finished 2nd for $2.80 in show money. Superfecta went 1-3-6-4.
Our bankroll has fallen to $9.10.
Fairgrounds Race 8 {5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
This looks like a nicely competitive turf sprint. Better than Swiss (Sellers / Calhoun) holds the edge. This gal can be considered a specialist at the distance as she is 100% in the money. Trainer, Brett Calhoun, leads all trainers with entrants this race being 45% in the money. This gal has a nice speed number exiting her last and a couple good works leading into this one. Her competition for the win will be Ford Gallop (Hernendez / Stidham). She has the highest overall speed number, nice speed in last out, and three quality works leading up to this race. Surprises Welcome (Theriot / Guillot) will be motoring home for a piece of the purse. She has the best works leading into this race and through those works appears to have been peaked for it. True Brew (Graham / Springer) will round out the top four. James Graham is one of the leading turf riders in the country. He should be able to get True Brew to settle in nicely with a stab at victory. Let's play Fairgrounds.
$2 SHOW: #2 Better than Swiss
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 Better than Swiss / #7 Ford Gallop / #3 Surprises Welcome / #9 True Brew
Last Sunday's (12/6) Results
Hawthorne R8. Our pick, Indian Blossom, finished a disappointing 10th. Superfecta went 8-5-9-2.
Hollywood R8. Our pick, Delta Storm, finished 2nd for $2.80 in show money. Superfecta went 1-3-6-4.
Our bankroll has fallen to $9.10.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Double H Sunday
On this first Sunday in December we look at good allowance race at Hawthorne Race Course and a very competitive stakes race at Hollywood Park.
Hawthorne Race 8 {1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~IL~Allowance}
Talk about parity, this race has a number of horses in here that could pull off a victory. Indian Blossom (Wade / Asmussen) has done well before off a layoff and certainly has some great works prior to this race. Trainer, Steve Asmussen always has his horses ready to run. This gal is no exception. She likes the Hawthorne track and has the highest speed number of this group on it. The trip will be the key as you can expect a wall of closers heading for the wire. Del Bonita (Thornton / Yanez) can be described as the specialist at this distance. She is 100% in the money and she too likes the Hawthorne track. Sweetest Lil Star (B. Meier / Lamew) is another who is in her comfort zone on the Hawthorne track. She looks ready to put in a good effort today. Have Faith (Sanchez / Williamson) and Southern Wonder (Sukie / Darjean) both look ready to run a great race. Let's play Hawthorne.
$2 SHOW: #10 Indian Blossom
10 CENT Superfecta: #10 Indian Blossom / #6 Del Bonita / #9 Sweetest Lil Star / #3 Have Faith, #7 Southern Wonder.
Hollywood Race 8 {Vernon O. Underwood~G3~6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A quality field assembles for this race. Eight year old Delta Storm (Bejerano / Mitchell) has done some exceptional work outs leading up to this race. With quality speed numbers across the board, Delta Storm should prove his capability with another victory here. His competitor will be Noble Court (Rosario / Sadler). Both will close for home in furious fashion. Noble Court is 100% in the money on the Hollywood track and will be tough. The unknown factor in this race is the Argentinian bred, Mr. Cacht(ARG) (Valdez / Mullins). He could be a big surprise in this race. His has posted very solid work outs. Also, he has ten wins in his native Argentina. Paul's Hope (Solis / Hollendorfer) has done some serious works in anticipation of this event and will be ready. Kinsdale King (Garcia / O'Callaghan) also has done some very fine workouts. He should force the pace in the race. Let's play Hollywood.
$2 SHOW: #3 Delta Storm
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Delta Storm / #4 Noble Court / #6 Mr. Cacht(ARG) / #5 Paul's Hope, #1 Kinsdale King.
Saturday's Results
Fairgrounds R9. Our pick, Elision, finished 4th. Superfecta went 2-3-9-1.
Hollywood R8. Our pick, Silver Swallow, finished 2nd for show money of $3.80. Superfecta went 2-3-4-6.
Our bankroll sits at $10.70.
Hawthorne Race 8 {1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~IL~Allowance}
Talk about parity, this race has a number of horses in here that could pull off a victory. Indian Blossom (Wade / Asmussen) has done well before off a layoff and certainly has some great works prior to this race. Trainer, Steve Asmussen always has his horses ready to run. This gal is no exception. She likes the Hawthorne track and has the highest speed number of this group on it. The trip will be the key as you can expect a wall of closers heading for the wire. Del Bonita (Thornton / Yanez) can be described as the specialist at this distance. She is 100% in the money and she too likes the Hawthorne track. Sweetest Lil Star (B. Meier / Lamew) is another who is in her comfort zone on the Hawthorne track. She looks ready to put in a good effort today. Have Faith (Sanchez / Williamson) and Southern Wonder (Sukie / Darjean) both look ready to run a great race. Let's play Hawthorne.
$2 SHOW: #10 Indian Blossom
10 CENT Superfecta: #10 Indian Blossom / #6 Del Bonita / #9 Sweetest Lil Star / #3 Have Faith, #7 Southern Wonder.
Hollywood Race 8 {Vernon O. Underwood~G3~6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A quality field assembles for this race. Eight year old Delta Storm (Bejerano / Mitchell) has done some exceptional work outs leading up to this race. With quality speed numbers across the board, Delta Storm should prove his capability with another victory here. His competitor will be Noble Court (Rosario / Sadler). Both will close for home in furious fashion. Noble Court is 100% in the money on the Hollywood track and will be tough. The unknown factor in this race is the Argentinian bred, Mr. Cacht(ARG) (Valdez / Mullins). He could be a big surprise in this race. His has posted very solid work outs. Also, he has ten wins in his native Argentina. Paul's Hope (Solis / Hollendorfer) has done some serious works in anticipation of this event and will be ready. Kinsdale King (Garcia / O'Callaghan) also has done some very fine workouts. He should force the pace in the race. Let's play Hollywood.
$2 SHOW: #3 Delta Storm
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Delta Storm / #4 Noble Court / #6 Mr. Cacht(ARG) / #5 Paul's Hope, #1 Kinsdale King.
Saturday's Results
Fairgrounds R9. Our pick, Elision, finished 4th. Superfecta went 2-3-9-1.
Hollywood R8. Our pick, Silver Swallow, finished 2nd for show money of $3.80. Superfecta went 2-3-4-6.
Our bankroll sits at $10.70.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Riding in the Entertainment Capitals
Saturday horse racing is always solid. Today we look at two stakes races. One at Fairgrounds and one at Hollywood.
Fairgrounds Race 9 {Pago Hop~1 mile~Turf~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
This will be a closely matched race. It would appear the Woodbine shipper, Elision (Lanerie / Pierce) will be the one to find her way into the winners circle. Good last out speed number, strong race progression, and solid works should bring this filly to the wire first. Akilina (Bridgmohan / Clement) will also close nicely to grab a piece of the purse. Dancin Perfect (Sellers / Burgess) will share the lead and hopefully hold on for a share. She has two wins at Fairgrounds so will be in a comfort zone. Going to Sun (Eramia / Lovell) looks to be the best of the rest. Let's make our Fairgrounds play.
$2 SHOW: #1 Elision
10 CENT Superfecta: #1 Elision / #2 Akilina / #9 Dancin Perfect / #7 Going to Sun
Hollywood Race 8 {Bayakoa Handicap~G2~1 1/16 mile~fillies/mares~3 year old Up}
This will be an exciting race with any one of these gals ready to romp to victory. Silver Swallow (Smith / Headly) has a slight edge. She loves this track as she is 100% in the money on it. Also, with three superior works she is well prepared to take a large chunk of the purse home. Teamgiest (Solis / McPeek) looks exceptionally strong going into this race. Trainer, Kenneth McPeek, is having a great year readying his charges for stakes races. Briecat (Garcia / Cerin) will be one of three speedsters in this race. She is tied with Smooth Performer (Pedroza / Sise) with the highest speed number at the distance. Couple that with two exceptional works in preparation for this, Briecat should hold on for a share. Four others have a fighting chance to score a victory here. They include: Eissoai (Almedia / Ascanio), Floating Heart (Talamo / Pletcher), Zardana (Espinoza / Shirrefs), and Cat By The Tale (Rosario / Drysdale). Let's play Hollywood.
$2 SHOW: #3 Silver Swallow
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 Silver Swallow / #7Teamgeist / #10 Briecat / #5 Eissoai, #6 Floating Heart, #2 Zardana, #4 Cat By The Tale.
Friday's Results
Aqueduct R8. Summer Share was victorious for $2.40 in show money. Superfecta went 1-6-3-5.
Delta Downs R9. Our pick, Grand Slam Andre, finished 5th. Superfecta went 3-2-8-5.
Bankroll sits at $11.40.
Have a splendid Saturday.
Fairgrounds Race 9 {Pago Hop~1 mile~Turf~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
This will be a closely matched race. It would appear the Woodbine shipper, Elision (Lanerie / Pierce) will be the one to find her way into the winners circle. Good last out speed number, strong race progression, and solid works should bring this filly to the wire first. Akilina (Bridgmohan / Clement) will also close nicely to grab a piece of the purse. Dancin Perfect (Sellers / Burgess) will share the lead and hopefully hold on for a share. She has two wins at Fairgrounds so will be in a comfort zone. Going to Sun (Eramia / Lovell) looks to be the best of the rest. Let's make our Fairgrounds play.
$2 SHOW: #1 Elision
10 CENT Superfecta: #1 Elision / #2 Akilina / #9 Dancin Perfect / #7 Going to Sun
Hollywood Race 8 {Bayakoa Handicap~G2~1 1/16 mile~fillies/mares~3 year old Up}
This will be an exciting race with any one of these gals ready to romp to victory. Silver Swallow (Smith / Headly) has a slight edge. She loves this track as she is 100% in the money on it. Also, with three superior works she is well prepared to take a large chunk of the purse home. Teamgiest (Solis / McPeek) looks exceptionally strong going into this race. Trainer, Kenneth McPeek, is having a great year readying his charges for stakes races. Briecat (Garcia / Cerin) will be one of three speedsters in this race. She is tied with Smooth Performer (Pedroza / Sise) with the highest speed number at the distance. Couple that with two exceptional works in preparation for this, Briecat should hold on for a share. Four others have a fighting chance to score a victory here. They include: Eissoai (Almedia / Ascanio), Floating Heart (Talamo / Pletcher), Zardana (Espinoza / Shirrefs), and Cat By The Tale (Rosario / Drysdale). Let's play Hollywood.
$2 SHOW: #3 Silver Swallow
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 Silver Swallow / #7Teamgeist / #10 Briecat / #5 Eissoai, #6 Floating Heart, #2 Zardana, #4 Cat By The Tale.
Friday's Results
Aqueduct R8. Summer Share was victorious for $2.40 in show money. Superfecta went 1-6-3-5.
Delta Downs R9. Our pick, Grand Slam Andre, finished 5th. Superfecta went 3-2-8-5.
Bankroll sits at $11.40.
Have a splendid Saturday.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Aqueduct. Delta Downs. Jack Pot!
More exciting racing as we make the turn into the weekend. Today an afternoon race at Aqueduct and then under the lights at Delta Downs.
Aqueduct Race 8 {1 mile~3 year old Up~NY Allowance}
This is a great race with some well bred horses. The edge goes to Summer Share (C. Velasquez / Bush) with good last out speed numbers and some good works. This horse will be closing on a track he loves. Star of New York (Castellano / Contessa) will be the one to beat. He will be just off the pace ready to pounce for victory. Star of New York has top speed numbers across the board and has been 100% in the money. Will be very tough to beat. Whirlwind Poppy (Dominguez / Maker) will be the speed and has put in some monster works leading up to this. He should hold on for a piece of the purse. Cat Three Approach (Prado / Hernandez) and Joey's Chance (Hill / Kelly) will show continued improvement with this race and are capable of grabbing a share. Let's play Aqueduct.
$2 SHOW: #1 Summer Share
10 CENT Superfecta: #1 Summer Share / #6 Star of New York / #5 Whirlwind Poppy / #4 Cat Three Approach, #7 Joey's Chance.
Delta Downs Race 9 {Delta Downs Jackpot~G3~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
This will be an exciting race under the lights. Rule (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will be the horse to beat with the highest speed number of the eight that will go to the gate. Only one horse has raced at this distance, Gallant Gent (Desormeaux / Lewis). We believe Gran Slam Andre (Sellers / Asmussen) will take this one closing for the wire. He as put in the best work outs, has decent race progression, and good speed numbers last out. Bench the Judge (Melancon / Smith) figures to do well with good works and a good last out speed number. Oak Motte (Saenz / Amoss) looks to do well also. Trainer, Thomas Amoss, has a solid win percentage (26%) with 2 year olds and has given this guy some good works leading into this race. Let's try to hit a jackpot at Delta Downs.
$2 SHOW: #4 Grand Slam Andre
10 CENT Superfecta: #4 Grand Slam Andre / #8 Oak Motte / #6 Bench the Judge / #3 Rule
Thursday's Results
Aqueduct R3. Our pick, Brother Keith, finished out of the money in 4th.
Calder R8. Our pick, Convoy, scratched from the race. Consequently we did not play the superfecta.
Our bankroll has dipped to $13.30.
Aqueduct Race 8 {1 mile~3 year old Up~NY Allowance}
This is a great race with some well bred horses. The edge goes to Summer Share (C. Velasquez / Bush) with good last out speed numbers and some good works. This horse will be closing on a track he loves. Star of New York (Castellano / Contessa) will be the one to beat. He will be just off the pace ready to pounce for victory. Star of New York has top speed numbers across the board and has been 100% in the money. Will be very tough to beat. Whirlwind Poppy (Dominguez / Maker) will be the speed and has put in some monster works leading up to this. He should hold on for a piece of the purse. Cat Three Approach (Prado / Hernandez) and Joey's Chance (Hill / Kelly) will show continued improvement with this race and are capable of grabbing a share. Let's play Aqueduct.
$2 SHOW: #1 Summer Share
10 CENT Superfecta: #1 Summer Share / #6 Star of New York / #5 Whirlwind Poppy / #4 Cat Three Approach, #7 Joey's Chance.
Delta Downs Race 9 {Delta Downs Jackpot~G3~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
This will be an exciting race under the lights. Rule (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will be the horse to beat with the highest speed number of the eight that will go to the gate. Only one horse has raced at this distance, Gallant Gent (Desormeaux / Lewis). We believe Gran Slam Andre (Sellers / Asmussen) will take this one closing for the wire. He as put in the best work outs, has decent race progression, and good speed numbers last out. Bench the Judge (Melancon / Smith) figures to do well with good works and a good last out speed number. Oak Motte (Saenz / Amoss) looks to do well also. Trainer, Thomas Amoss, has a solid win percentage (26%) with 2 year olds and has given this guy some good works leading into this race. Let's try to hit a jackpot at Delta Downs.
$2 SHOW: #4 Grand Slam Andre
10 CENT Superfecta: #4 Grand Slam Andre / #8 Oak Motte / #6 Bench the Judge / #3 Rule
Thursday's Results
Aqueduct R3. Our pick, Brother Keith, finished out of the money in 4th.
Calder R8. Our pick, Convoy, scratched from the race. Consequently we did not play the superfecta.
Our bankroll has dipped to $13.30.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
December Horse Racing Begins
The colder weather is coming into the Midwest. However, today we look at a race in the Sunshine State at Calder and up in New York at Aqueduct.
Aqueduct Race 3 {Chan Balum Stakes~6 furlongs~3 year olds}
This will be a superbly competitive race. A speed duel could develop between African King (Chavez / Jacobson) and Big Push (Cohen / Klesaris) which could leave the rest of this six horse field flying late for a piece of the purse. Of those, Brother Keith (Dominguez / Maker), could be the best. Superior work outs and two wins over the dirt could be the difference. Lobo Del Norte (Mariano / Preciado) has a good last out speed number, good race progression and a nice work which will put him in good position to strike. Top Seed (Napravnik / Trombetta) could be the surprise with a couple of quality works and a long freshening. Let's make our Aqueduct play.
$2 SHOW: #3 Brother Keith
NO ten cent Superfecta.
Calder Race 8 {5 furlongs~Turf~2 year old~Allowance}
A nice field of eight assembles for this Turf sprint with three also eligible should any defections occur. Slick Idea (Homeister / O'Connell) with a high last out speed number and the strongest work outs, should be the victor in this race. Convoy (Cruz / Ward) is the clear second choice that also has a chance to be victorious. The Wesley Ward trained colt has the highest overall speed number and a couple of good works. Toney Baloney (Penalba / Stutts) will do very well with his pressing style. Family Style (Coa / White) will also be a strong factor in this turf sprint. Let's make our Calder play.
$2 SHOW: #2 Convoy Ahead
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 Convoy Ahead / #6 Slick Idea / #8 Tony Baloney / #7 Family Holiday
Last Sundays (11/30) Results:
Hollywood R9. Our pick, Battle of Hastings, finished 2nd for $2.80 in show money. Superfecta went 2-10-8-6.
Our bankroll sits at $15.30.
Have a great horse racing weekend.
Aqueduct Race 3 {Chan Balum Stakes~6 furlongs~3 year olds}
This will be a superbly competitive race. A speed duel could develop between African King (Chavez / Jacobson) and Big Push (Cohen / Klesaris) which could leave the rest of this six horse field flying late for a piece of the purse. Of those, Brother Keith (Dominguez / Maker), could be the best. Superior work outs and two wins over the dirt could be the difference. Lobo Del Norte (Mariano / Preciado) has a good last out speed number, good race progression and a nice work which will put him in good position to strike. Top Seed (Napravnik / Trombetta) could be the surprise with a couple of quality works and a long freshening. Let's make our Aqueduct play.
$2 SHOW: #3 Brother Keith
NO ten cent Superfecta.
Calder Race 8 {5 furlongs~Turf~2 year old~Allowance}
A nice field of eight assembles for this Turf sprint with three also eligible should any defections occur. Slick Idea (Homeister / O'Connell) with a high last out speed number and the strongest work outs, should be the victor in this race. Convoy (Cruz / Ward) is the clear second choice that also has a chance to be victorious. The Wesley Ward trained colt has the highest overall speed number and a couple of good works. Toney Baloney (Penalba / Stutts) will do very well with his pressing style. Family Style (Coa / White) will also be a strong factor in this turf sprint. Let's make our Calder play.
$2 SHOW: #2 Convoy Ahead
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 Convoy Ahead / #6 Slick Idea / #8 Tony Baloney / #7 Family Holiday
Last Sundays (11/30) Results:
Hollywood R9. Our pick, Battle of Hastings, finished 2nd for $2.80 in show money. Superfecta went 2-10-8-6.
Our bankroll sits at $15.30.
Have a great horse racing weekend.
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