Pocono: Horses to watch from Mar. 26 - Mar. 28
Saturday, March 26
CHICKEN NUGGET (CLMHCP30/40000) tucked to the quarter, yielded and was shuffld, rallied strong but a step too late.
OWEN (CLMHCP20/25000) brushed and crushed and should take another.
PARTY WHIP (NW2500) tucked to the quarter, pulled uncovered to the third panel and won going away.
SPANISH ART (NW4000) raced second over and finished strong but just missed.
DIVINE SPIRIT (W4-7) beaten favorite was parked the mile, challenged and had aim but was nailed late by the tripped-out winner.
Sunday, March 27
THE BUS A (CLMHCP20/25000) was used to the lead, set a pressed pace and dug in but was caught on the wire.
MARVELOUS KISS (NW2500M) sat last, rallied wide the third panel but had too far to come.
UNDANCEDIAMOND (CLAIMS) tucked, brushed and crushed.
ELLAGTOR (NW9000M) tucked early, raced second over and won going away.
Monday, March 28
TERRY A HANOVER (NW6000) was first to the quarter, yielded and was shuffled, tipped 3d over the final turn and finished best of all but ran out of track.
JK MIKI MANTLE (NW1) lost cover in the final turn, rallied strongly and won going away to hit a home run in his racing debut.
PHANNYS MATTER and FOX VALLEY CACHET (NW1FM) both won in their first outings of the year in convincing fashion.
MILITARY MASTER A (CLMHCP10/12500) beaten favorite tucked, brushed and dug in on a windy day but was nailed on the wire. Should atone in next.

