Pocono: Horses to watch from May 2 - May 5

Saturday, May 2

MOSES (NW3500) sat a comfortable pocket to the odds-on favorite and was second best at 25-1.

TWIGGS PUB (NW17500) rallied late wheeling wide into the lane. Knows how to win and will put another notch in reins.

RUM N RAISINS (NW17500) stablemate of the top one left well, closed well along the rail, got shuffled along the way. Should be in the winners circle again soon.

MANOLETE (NW12500) put in a quick front-stepping win in latest and looms as a probable repeat winner.

SHORESAY (W4-7) wired the field with confidence as the odds-on favorite. Wrapped up winner should take another.

GOLIATH (CLMHCP20/25000) tucked early, rallied late up the rail and just missed in three-horse photo with the two favorites.

Monday, May 4

ANNELIESE HANOVER (CLMHCP10/12500M) put in a good uncovered effort at over 8-1 in last but was second best. Got claimed and will give it a try in next.

KOOTENAY SANTANNA (CLM7500) finished strong from third over but missed in the photo.

HOOSIER CELEBRITY (CLM7500) went wire to wire as the prohibitive favorite and another scored seems like it should happen.

RASPALIA N (W4-7FM) sat pocket, won in the last steps for 2nd in a row and eighth of last nine.

SHAKE ME LOOSE (NW1500FM) was parked the mile behind cover, rallied wide as cover expired, cleared, challenged, dug in but tired. Better trip will be al it takes.

CARRY BACK (NW1FM) made it look easy in wire to wire drawing away crusher and should score more.

Tuesday, May 5

LMC WAGON WHEEL (CLAIMS) yielded, retook, met pressure the last quarter and drew off in quickest of the divisions. Got claimed and is the one to beat in what promises to be an exciting series.

KAMERAN HANOVER (CLAIMS) tucked, sat pocket, got shuffled when the lead changed passing the third call, slid out heading home and went wide, finished well but had lost too much ground and time. Beaten favorite will be late threat in next.

YUCATAN PARTY MAN (CLAIMS) had the lead,yielded, got shuffled to the back of the pack when the winner made his huge brush, never had a chance.

WATER TORPEDO (CLAIMS) second favorite on the board got the shuffle, rallied late and would be no surprise.

ROGER RABBIT (CLAIMS) sat to the rear, rallied wide with strong late kick to get the dead heat. Got claimed and will be a late threat.

PISCES RISING (CLAIMS) tucked, had cover, went wide, challenged and took the lead into the lane, dug in and earned his share of the dead heat. Also got claimed and will be battling to the end.