HORSES TO WATCH

By: AMERICAN TURF CLUB

PENN NATIONAL

ROBYNS TIME: Chased throughout and managed second behind five-length winner when favored for her latest; can handle similar NW2L crew, with a spot on the front end likely to help the cause.

GODDES OF FORTUNE: Chased in second, contended for the lead, and came up a neck short in stretch battle when second in search of her third straight score most recently; keeping sharp form.

CALL TIGER: Rated, rallied, and drew out to convincing 2 ¼-length score in his latest; veteran with proven resume could take another for E. Arroyo barn on a major roll (11 wins, 37% this year).

MILITARY WIFE: Turned in game effort for second after battling on the pace, and outran her 11.30-1 tote price most recently; stays sharp.

SECRET SKILLS: Set the pace and only weakened late when third, beaten just three parts of a length, in her latest; major player with similar cast next time.

4*SPECIAL: E.T. INDY: Stalked the pace, led, and settled for second best, beaten a neck, in her first start with winners most recently; lightly raced 4YO filly with brilliant bloodlines still has an upside.

LONGSHOT: REAL REAL SOON: Put in a mild bid and managed only fifth of eight when in from PRX for his latest; didn’t get much early pace to attack with late-moving style, and can fare better next time.

 

WOODBINE

IRATUS LEO: Turned in big middle move to reach contention when drawn in post position 10 of 11 in latest turf route, and paid the price when even late in fourth-place finish; sharp try.

A.A. GRENADE: Offered a mild rally for third at long odds in his latest, and current form now seems headed in the right direction with three starts back from December-break; maiden win awaits.

SPARKLE AND SHINE: Pressed the pace following an awkward break and weakened in the lane when fourth of six and beaten as the favorite in her latest; filly has solid overall record, and can prove useful $16K-claim for trainer R. Tiller.

HATHAWAY: Gave an improved try with rally for third when making her second start since last-December most recently; steps forward again for always dangerous R. Baker barn.

TEN OUT OF A TEN: Couldn’t threaten when fourth as the favorite in her latest, but prior placing was strong; respect daughter of Malibu Moon with similar maiden cast next time.

4*SPECIAL: WHERE ISTHE OFFICE: Chased the pace, backed off a touch, and finished up in fairly even order when a respectable fifth of 10 making her first start against winners; moves up.

LONGSHOT: MOONSHINE MARTINI: Took the overland route and gained third of 11 in good try when back at appropriate class level for his latest; can still offer value.