Pocono: Horses to watch for May 26 - May 29

Saturday, May 26

THOUGHTYOUDLIKEIT (NW12000) closed well from third over at 16-1 to be second best to the even money favorite.

THE WAYFARNG MAN (NW6000) wired the field and can take another.

LEGION OF BOOM (CLMHCP20/25000) tucked past the quarter, pulled to the half, challenged a tough pace and tired. Can be tough with a better trip.

MAXDADDY BLUE CHIP (MW225000) beaten favorite just missed with late rally from second over and should atone in quick order.

Sunday, May 27

PARKIN IN HEAVEN (NW1FM) well bet second choice was parked to the lead, battled with the favorite and was going easy through the wire to score her maiden victory.

MARIANNE FAITH (NW1) left to the top, yielded and was shuffled, came uncovered at 10-1, challenged the odds-on favorite and was a game 2nd best.

HILL OF A HORSE (NW1) left, got the pocket when it opened, stalked to the lane and rolled by strongly to win in her maiden voyage.

YOUCANIKNOW (NW6) yielded twice, sat pocket and proved 2nd best to the late closing longshot, but would be no suprise in next.

Monday, May 28

LKS NANCY LEE (CLMHCP125/15000M) was parked the mile, challenged the red-hot pacesetting winner and stayed around to the end while tiring.

PICTURE THIS (NW6000) took the lead, yielded, got shuffled when the favored winner brush, pulled and chased but was second best on the track and on the board.

PARTY ROCKIN (CLMHCP75/10000M) tucked early, pulled in the final turn and rallied well but the winner was too tough.

WHOS BETTER (PaStars) raced uncovered, challenged gamely at 15-1 but was outkicked by the tripped-out pocketsitting favorite.

Tuesday, May 29

VOLARE (NW4) left, took the top, yielded, got shuffled, rallied with good trot to get up for 2nd at 9-1 and can score with right trip.

GIRL CRAZY (NW4) was parked the mile, chased relentlessly and proved game to the end while tiring.

HAPPY TRIO (NW4) beaten favorite was buried to the lane, angled out, found room, finished strong and just missed.

TSM PHOTO BUGGER (NW10000) made his first start of the year a wire to wire victory despited being used to the lead. The 11yo has now won 46 races and should add to that total.