Pocono: Horses to watch from Feb. 19 - Feb. 20

Saturday, February 19

IC A FREE SPIRIT (GAME/CLAIMS) rallied strong uncovered and was gaining on the tiring leader but ran out of track.

EUROBOND (NW9000) rolled along, stayed flat and jogged to the victory.

WESTERN JOE (NW17500) crushed foes in 2nd straight wire-to-wire romp and should be tough to beat in next.

BOBBY K HILL (GAME/CLAIMS) was a convincing wire-to-wire winner in his division.

MAJOR DESIRE (GAME/CLAIMS) won his qualifier, rallied and tucked the pocket passing the third call in his division of the series. He weakened but was second best at 15-1. Do not ignore.

Sunday, February 20

ROCKIN SPEED (NW9750) prohibitive favorite brushed early and was an impressive winner.

PRESIDENT (NW2500) met a challenge the final turn but drew off easily.

RIFLEMAN (NW6000) ducked in heading home from 3rd over and finished full of pace but missed by 2 noses.

SADIG HANOVER (NW4000) went down the road second in the photo to the unovered favorite and bears watching.