Pocono: Horses to watch from Mar. 5 - Mar. 7

Saturday, March 5

EXPLOIT (W4-7) finished full of pace from 3rd over but just missed.

DERECHO (GAME17500) was uncovered and won going away for second straight in series.

CINNABAR DRAGON (GAME27500) wired the field putting away a middle-half challenger.

KILLER MARTINI (GAME17500) wheeled 4 wide the final turn with strong finish and should not be ignored.

LITTLEBITASWAGGER (GAME17500) was on the front end and slipped/tripped on debris on the track heading home. Beaten favorite deserves a look in next.

Sunday, March 6

ALEXANDER HANOVER (NW2500) was parked the mile in brave efffort and earns some respect.

SPEAKING OF COFFEE (NW4700) was quick to the lead but yielded to the favorite, sat pocket, rallied at 15-1 but was second best by less than a length.

MONTANA CHIEF A (NW9000) left well, yielded and was shuffled, finished well but had too far to come.

BOASTER COASTER (W4-7) tipped in the final turn and closed by all but the winner.

CAMPBELLINI (NW9000) went to the lead, yielded to the prohibitive favorite and was second best at every call.

Monday, March 7

IVY STUD (NW1) tipped in the final turn and came home fast to score his maiden victory and looks to have more in store.

ROGUE CHEDDAR (CLAIMS) got a bad shuffle as the pocket horse gave way but finished with good pace once clear.

EPOS OSTERVANG DK (NW4500) was an impressive winner in first U.S. start.

REYS N A RUCKUS (NW2500) finished wide and late from third over in last and bears watching.

OHOKA JOHNNY N (CLAIMS) tucked twice and tried again in the lane in game 3-move second-place finish.