Woodbine Mohawk Park: Horses to watch from February 20 - February 24
Thursday, February 20
STRATOSPHERE (CLMHCP15/18000) won on the front end shaking off a challenger and holding gamely. There were three claims entered so do not ignore in next.
GUCCIOS OFFICE (CLM15000) wired the field in last and can take another.
LARRY IS DEBS ROCK (CLM15000) sat to the rear, closed late with good speed and earns a look in next.
MACHIN A TRICK (NW3000) had far to come but finished full of pace.
BETTER SINGLE (CD/FM) Beaten favorite closed stoutly and can atone with better trip.
Friday, February 21
SPRINBRIDGE JIM (NW2) rced uncovered, challened to the lane, took a lead but was nailed by the tripped-out second-over favorite.
WHISTYS PARADISE (NW6600FM) finished wide but late with a full head of steam to gain second at 18-1.
ON THE SLY (CLMHCP15/20000) wired the field in handy fashion and can take another.
SPRING IN PARIS (NW3000) trotter was used hard and gamely held for 2nd to the tripped-out favorite's late rush.
KAMERAN HANOVER (NW3000) closed stoutly from second over and won going away.
Saturday, February 22
PRINT MEDIA (NW3000) was parked and challenging a long way, tucked the opening pocket near the third call, tired in the lane.
EXIT SMILING (NW3000) was parked to the lead, met harsh pressure, shook it off and was a game winner.
EASY LOVER HANOVER (PRF) tucked twice and proved second best on the track on the board.
PEACE OUT POSSE (NW16700) closed late from nowhere and earns a long look in coming races.
NICKLE BAG (NW5000) veteran was used twice along the way and was a strong second best to the favored pacesetter.
Monday, February 24
P L IDAHO (CLMHCP20/25000) left, tucked at the quarter, got in tight quarters in the lane but finished with pace late between horses and bears watching.
SEVEN IRON (NW10000) was buried to the lane, angled clear with good late trot. Could get it done with better trip.
MISS ROCKADELL (CLMHCP10/12000FM) left to the lead, yielded for the pocket and was second best at every call.
ODDS ON AMETHYST (PRF) closed strong from third over to win going away in latest and can take another.