by “Catskill” Steve Terjanian

Catskill Steve offers his picks for the $15,000 Pick-4 at Balmoral Park on October 30 part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Checking up on Catskill Steve: Last Saturday I invested $18 and had two winners.

Meet totals: 73 plays, 11 winning Pick-4’s +$218.60

Balmoral Park Pick-4, Races 9-12, Friday, October 30, 2015

$1 play: 67/1349/47/5 = $16

Analysis:

Race 9: (6) Just By Design was out a long way first up against tougher, pushed a :27.4 third quarter and did well to hold show. (7) Party Hangover got a confidence building win as expected with sharp class drop pacing a :55.1 final half which included a :26.3 final panel. Mare steps up but has beaten this type in the past and looks like the one to beat.

Race 10: (4) Always Talking had 10-hole, finished willingly while following excess cover fourth over. Moves inside in second try at this reduced level and may offer some value with provisional pilot. (3) Jinxy’s Delight has battled lameness since scoring an uncovered win in lifetime best mile back in September, remains a question mark off short idleness but may be ready to go if solid qualifier is any indication. (1) Rocknroll Crystal gets the rail after being used twice and just failing to hold off strong winner late. (9) All Pink draws outside but has the most early foot of any in here and is a threat to go a long way at this level.

Race 11: (4) Odds On Dominica ships to Balmoral after two game efforts against better in Hoosier claiming series. Seems well spotted to use her brush and gets the nod. (7) Hoosiers Fantasy has been racing in sharp form at this level and figures to be close once again.

Race 12: (5) Conzo unleashed a powerful wide second quarter brush to clear dull cover, continued first over pushing :27.4 third quarter and held well in solid effort.

Good Luck!