Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch
Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov that should improve significantly or do well next time out, won seven times, ran second four times and finished third twice since Dec. 5. These thoroughbreds are worth considering when developing your betting strategy.
AQUEDUCT
Federal Deposit: Stumbled badly at start, chased leader five lengths behind in second after a half-mile, advanced three wide on turn, made up three lengths in stretch and finished second by 7 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on Feb. 15.
FAIR GROUNDS
Bust a Groove: Raced fifth early, eased back to sixth more than four lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, steered out for drive, rallied from fifth in stretch to make up 3 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 5 ½ furlongs on Feb. 14.
GULFSTREAM PARK
Imperial Council: Raced three wide more than a length behind after a half-mile run in 44 4/5, dueled gamely with leader in stretch and edged clear to win by two lengths at 6 ½ furlongs on Feb. 14.
Seventh Street: Reared at break, rider lost iron briefly, raced seventh and last more than 11 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from fourth to make up 4 ¼ lengths in stretch and gained second by 1 ¾ lengths at seven furlongs on Feb. 14; ran final three furlongs in 35 1/5.
OAKLAWN PARK
Northern Vow: Raced more than 10 lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, came five wide out of turn, rallied down center of track from sixth to make up more than 4 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a neck on Feb. 15; ran final quarter in 23 2/5.
PHILADELPHIA PARK
Cause to Smile: Broke eighth and last, moved to sixth more than three lengths behind after a half-mile, steadied along inside on turn, rallied in stretch and finished second by three lengths at seven furlongs on Feb. 9.
French Uncle: Raced fifth more than 1 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, blocked and steadied midway through turn, rallied to second in upper stretch, dueled with winner to wire and was nosed out finishing 6 ¼ lengths ahead of third-place finisher at seven furlongs on Feb. 13.
SANTA ANITA
Sensation Score: Raced seventh and last more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, moved up along rail to fourth after six furlongs, dropped to fifth in stretch, rallied to make up three lengths and gained second by 1 ½ lengths at a mile on Feb. 16.
TAMPA BAY DOWNS
Don’t Forget Gil: Broke through gate, raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than three lengths behind after a half-mile, launched middle move on far turn, swung five wide to fourth in stretch, closed to make up more than 2 ¼ lengths and finished third beaten two necks at a mile and 40 yards on Feb. 14.
TURF PARADISE
Savvier: Raced 3 ½ lengths behind in third after three-eighths of a mile, closed four wide into the lane making up 2 ½ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a neck at 5 ½ furlongs on Feb. 16.
TURFWAY PARK
Victory Frolic: Raced more than 8 ½ lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, circled field eight wide into stretch, closed fast full of run to make up five lengths and gained second by a length at 6 ½ furlongs on Feb. 16.
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