Pocono: Horses to watch from April 15 - April 18
Saturday, April 15
INDIGO ART (NW12500) rallied the final turn, blew by and won going away. Always a threat.
POSEIDEN DEO (WEISS) brushed to the third panel and won impressively.
CHAPHEART (W4-7) was out the final turn, hit stride late and just missed.
BULLVILLE STEPHANO (WEISS) went wide the final turn to clear dead cover, cleared, chased and was second best.
MARINER SEELSTER(CLMHCP20/25000) veteran 14YO was under pressure throughout and was a game winner for 5th straight.
Sunday, April 16
BETTORS WESTERN (CLM15000) was parked to the lead, yielded for the pocket and won going away in latest looking like he had plenty left.
BRAVO TEX N (CLM20/25000) finished fast but cleared a step too late. Should be heard from in next.
CAPTAIN CHESLEY (NW1) rallied strong in the final turn to win going away and would be no surprise if he repeats.
ERINWOOD YVES (NW4) was used hard to the lead, set a good clip and was nailed in the last step.
Monday, April 17
F SCOTTS MUSE (DELVAL) closed strong from third over at 25-1 coming in second to the favorite.
PREMIER ROCKSTAR (CLAIMS) sat in traffic in the lane, angled out late and seemed willing but it was too late.
APPLE VALLEY ART (CLAIMS) rushed to the lead, yielded to the winner's big move, sat pocket second best.
MADDOX HANOVER (CLAIMS) brushed powerfully to command to the third panel and was an impressive winner.
GLOBALDOMINATION N (CLAIMS) went to the top, yielded, sat pocket and won for fun in dynamic romp.
Tuesday, April 18
ILBENEEDINSTITCHES (NW4000) was parked to the lead and drew off in impressive score.
SHVAIKO (NW6000) tucked early but was shuffled and blindswitched as the lead changed to the third call, cleared much too late but just missed. Beaten favorite should get it done in next.
BOARDWALK BET (NW6000) was also victimized in a similar way in same race and should be considered.
MIKI B MOUSSE (NW1FM) finished full of pace from a bad spot at 57/1 in last effort and bears watching.
CANT SAY NO (CLAIMS) was a strong front-stepping victor in last.
ONTO EL DORADO N (NW4000) slipped out the final turn, went wide and closed stoutly to just miss.

