Spotlight Tipsheet 12/31 Turkey (34 Races)…All Tracks Now Covered During Year in Spotlight Feature
The final stop for the Spotlight feature is in Turkey which will wrap up the year-long circuit in covering each track in the sim game. This blowout Tipsheet covers a huge card of 34 races. Here we go!!!!
Race 1 Allowance Race ID : 1783886
4-Tookie Toe Dust 3/1-Drops back to allowance after failed stakes run, returns to winning ways.
5 Danish Prado 5/1-Could not handle graded level after a win with listed and second in allowance, both with 111 speeds, has shot at top seat.
1 Saratoga Empress 12/1-Has done very well at mile in past, needs best game to be the spoiler.
Race 2 Claim Race ID : 1783887
2 Blushing Hill 1/2-Shouldn’t have much difficulty in taking this in mini-sized field.
4 Weigh Behind 6/5-Best of rest, completes cheapo exacta.
Race 3 Allowance Race ID : 1783888
1 Cat Four Game 3/1-Won three in a row and now advances to allowance group, streak extends.
2 Running Gap 7/2-Has been ITM three times on dirt out of four tries, only off board was on wet track. Track is gonna be dry and he’ll factor into the picture.
3 Kymara Anterg 4/1-Gives up the turf for the dirt, change could make a difference in results.
Race 4 Allowance Race ID : 1783889
2 Higher Than Mighty 7/2-Struggles in stakes and graded level all year long, but allowance is different winning all 5 outings. Back to allowance and back to winning.
7 Gowans To The Bank 5/2-Ran speeds of 110+ in four straight races before dropping to 98 in last. Triple digits could topple this bunch.
9 Dance Oasis 5/1-Tough outings in last two when testing listed stakes. Returns to allowance and should benefit with the class drop.
Race 5 Claim Race ID : 1783890
5 Jesus On The Tree 5/2-Has had speed improvements in past when hopping from turf to dirt. Does that here.
2 Jewelinthesky 2/1-Won last going 16f closing from well back to draw away by four. Ready for this one.
1 Par Avion 8/5-Mixed results going long route but should get foot on the board in this small field.
Race 6 MSW Race ID : 1783891
6 Sowerscourt 17/1-First time starter intrigues me a bit with Powerscourt as sire. Think this race is wide open and will take a shot with the unknown runner.
5 Buzzing Cincy 3/1-Was 2nd in debut three weeks ago. Gets short rest but has decent breeding line. Could break maiden.
3 Waytoo 7/1-Another Powerscourt bred filly who was fourth in her debut on the dirt. Now tries grass. I’ll give her a try too.
Race 7 Allowance Race ID : 1783892
4 Sea Of Dubai 5/2-ITM in 7 of 9 on the dirt. Made late move to get third in last. Top pick here.
5 Zava 6/5-Hated the slop in last. Returns to dry surface and may show how much more he prefers this to the muck.
6 Zanjero Time 4/1-Has had some decent races in the past, completes small trifecta.
Race 8 Claim Race ID : 1783893
2 La Sanjuanelo 1/5-Has the best speeds in this miniature field, takes this one.
1 Forever After 2/1-Best of the rest and kicks in a microscopic exacta.
Race 9 Allowance Race ID : 1781916
1 Get Dehere Soon 6/5-Last two outings on dirt were solid in listed stakes with a win and second. Slips into allowance and steals this race.
3 Sara Bareillies 8/5-Ran speeds of 100+ in nine of eleven starts this year and ITM 7 times, best one to provide trouble to top pick.
7 Buzzing Hero’s 6/1-Beaten favorite in last two starts but those came on turf. Back to dirt and gets back on pace.
Race 10 Allowance Race ID : 1770737
5 Yankee Rocket 4/5-Has won 9 races this year, concludes year with 10th win.
1 El Turco Abudy 5/2-Slapped out 107 speed in last, vast improvement in the speed number and winning effort. Keeps the sharpness going.
2 Roar Baby Roar-ITM 14 of 16 starts. Consistency benefits this one and adds to the tally.
Race 11 Allowance Race ID : 1779699
1 Yankee General 8/5-Had 9-race win streak earlier this year, primarily Hot Races. Back end of season has been local races and he’s tagged 100 speeds facing tougher and competitive. Gets one more win for season.
6 Northern Trio 2/1-Has not finished worse than second when on the dirt. Goes route for first time and handles it.
4 Fortuitous One 1/1-Flips back to dirt after mixed results on the lawn. Could make a run at it.
Race 12 Starter Allowance Race ID : 1780298
5 Maori Dance 9/5-Very tough turf runner who has been first or second 8 times in 10 starts on grass. Earns the win.
4 Pre Red 6/5-Close in last four when moved to claiming level but has been winless since March.
1 BP Weekend 3/1-Won two of last three and has a chance to upset top two.
Race 13 Allowance Race ID : 1771703
1 Interstellar Cross 12/1-Rallied from well back to get third when advancing to 10 furlongs. Extends to 11 furlongs and may like the longer distance even more.
4 Beyond Tica 5/2-Super sharp speed of 107 in winning effort in last. ITM 7 of 8 this year and should find a top spot.
7 Belfast Rebellion 5/1-Won three in a row before faltering in stake effort. Returns to allowance and will be competitive.
Race 14 Claim Race ID : 1773988
4 Nonstop Yankee 1/9-Fastest in field by far, beats up this mini field.
3 Linda’s Wheel 6/1-Return to sprint should have favorable result.
Race 15 Starter Allowance Race ID : 1773718
6 Idus of March 7/1-Finished 2nd in last two going mile and 9f. Scales back to 7f and could score at a price.
7 Bolt of Lightning 7/2-Long time successful dirt runner has also been 2nd in last two, winning is not out of the picture.
3 That’s Dewayitgoes 7/2-Has late run ability and is dangerous when he uses it. But is stubborn about using it.
Race 16 Claim Race ID : 1773817
3 Toro Power 7/2-Desperate for a win and sinks to rock bottom claiming price. May find what he seeks.
5 Dearest Dad 9/5-Struggling favorite hasn’t scored win for well over a year. Returns to turf for first time in well over a year. Could break the drought.
4 Turkish Barb 5/2-Has niche for grabbing purse checks, takes a small piece here.
Race 17 Allowance Race ID : 1773981
2 Barudi Samuai 2/5-Looks to be quickest in field and favorite pays off cheap prices.
1 Lyublyu 8/5-Won four of seven this year, wins this if top choice falters.
Race 18 Claim Race ID : 1774007
1 Yankee Belomont 8/5-Only seems to race in the smallest of fields and usually wins. Gets slim edge.
3 Complete Defeat 3/5-Favorite comes off narrow win in last, tries to repeat.
Race 19 Claim Race ID : 1774008
2 Yankee Blue Eyes 3/1-Drops in claiming ranks and likes the 8.5 distance, longshot in this mini-field.
1 Stormy Eagle 1/1-Consistently on the board but goes route for first time, so there is some risk with this favorite.
Race 20 Allowance Race ID : 1779310
2 Perfecttouchkirby 3/2-Won route in last with ease, could duplicate results here.
3 Uno City Bimbo 5/2-Has had some luke warm results on turf in past. CPU runner could get something.
Race 21 Allowance Race ID : 1779443
2 Troubled Heart 1/5-Rann 106 speeds in last two with win in most recent. Excels over this short group.
1 Grace’s Secret 8/5-Expect to be out on lead early and hold on for second pickings.
Race 22 Allowance Race ID : 1783437
4 Slam Mojo 1/5-Best in field on paper but comes in with only two weeks of rest. Hopefully that won’t have major effect on his chances.
1 My Barudi 2/1-Will take this race if the top pick falters from lack of rest.
Race 23 Starter Allowance Race ID : 1779398
5 Navajo Thunder 5/2-Missed by head in last going in sprint. Late run may work out better going mile this time.
1 Mahican 2/1-Likes the turf and ITM in all six starts. Missed with third in last at mile distance and may be closer this time.
2 Videos Of Me 7/5-Favorite as raced grass once in career which was last season. More of a tryout to see if there is any developed liking to the grass.
Race 24 Claim Race ID : 1779708
4 Yankee Sea 9/2-Has shown late kick and has won four of seven dirt starts this year. Offers decent price appeal.
1 Bar Du Ranch 2/1-Made minor late move in last to close within stride of winner. Can’t discount.
2 Mexican Code 2/1-Has been pace setter in recent turf outings, goes on soil for first time for test run/
Race 25 Claim Race ID : 1780162
3 Lady Monte 3/5-Only one in field to hit 70-speed level, has the edge.
4 Northern Janejro 3/1-Scales back in distance and may be a benefit for this one likes to nip at the pace setters.
Race 26 Allowance Race ID : 1774004
2 Red Velvet Cake 2/1- Nice mid-90 speeds a few races back going 8.5 to 9 furlongs, back to sprint and could pull down favorite.
3 Turkish Prison 1/2-Winless this season and faces smallest field he’s entered this year. Still may not be enough to end the drought.
Race 27 Starter Allowance Race ID : 1780299
1 Common IV 2/1-Had win streak of four come to end in last two weeks ago when elevated to allowance. Drops back and gets win if ready.
2 Mo’s Act 2/5-Picked up out of claimers in November and had failed Bargain Bowl effort. Back to more competitive effort and can rebound.
Race 28 Claim Race ID : 1774006
3 Yankee Again 3/5-Speedster has won 6 times this year included four of last five starts. Concludes 2016 with a win.
2 Vo Joey 8/5-Converts to turf for first time and looks faster than rest of field.
Race 29 Starter Allowance Race ID : 1774010
2 Yankee Son n 4/5-Won last three, adds another to the streak.
3 Lyncio 5/2-Looks to be the best of the remaining field, all owned by the CPU
Race 30 Claim Race ID : 1779475
1 Kaneko Slew 9/5-Makes the dirt to turf shuffle. Could work as last grass outing was in grade level event and was too much for this gal.
4 Yankee Azarks 1/1-Has been improving speed numbers with each start on the grass with a pair of wins and pair of seconds, should be there.
Race 31 Allowance Race ID : 1785054
1 Deep Shack 5/1-Ran 82 speed in October and faded to second in stretch. Won with 77 speed in last and relaxed as crossing wire. Should have something left for good run here.
8 Van Gogh’s Empire 7/2-Cruised to an easy win when hopping over to dirt for first time. Able to wire again.
2 Meola’s Melody 2/1-Two starts and has a win and second to her credit. Drew away by 2 strides in last and may real in top two picks who will be battling on lead.
Race 32 Claim Race ID : 1773737
4 Beer O’clock Time 1/9-Has won half of her sprint starts and seeks third straight. Gets it.
1 Earl’s Girl 6/1-Also seeks her third straight and 8 time winner in 10 starts. Not as fast as top choice so she gets second spot.
Race 33 Allowance Race ID : 1773793
3 Perfect Swain 2/1-Broke maiden on grass than had poor results in pair of stake races. Switched to dirt in last two and didn’t care for surface nor 8.5 distance. Back to turf and sprint and winner’s circle.
2 Yankee Warship 4/1-Been having tough time going 8.5 furlongs in last few races. Speed figures could fire up with return to sprint.
1 Fear the Zohan 3/1-Won debut race rather easily with 58 SP. Odds seem a bit low to me compared to competition. Maybe oddmakers know something I don’t.
Race 34 Starter Allowance Race ID : 1783057
5 Babs Spirit 1/1-Won three of last four and second in last outing. Slips out of allowance crowd for starter allowance, back to winning ways.
3 Sunstain 29/1-Won debut on turf going 2 miles by 5 strides. 2nd in dirt sprint at 5 furlongs in last with only a week break. Gets a good month off and goes back to turf. Big payout if she’s for real.
4 Run Neko Run 6/5-Became eligible for Starter Allowance after dropping to 50k claimers and getting win in last after rough time with allowance level. Gets another paycheck.