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 ime out, won 10 times, ran second six times and finished third three times since Jan. 17. These thoroughbreds are worth considering when developing your betting strategy.
True Rebel: Raced six lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, split rivals to advance on turn, angled out in stretch from third, made up four lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on March 7; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.
FAIR GROUNDS
Get Rich Quick: Raced more than two lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, swung out four wide for drive losing a couple of lengths, rallied to make up 2 ¼ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at a mile on the turf March 7; ran final quarter in 22 4/5.
GULFSTREAM PARK
Pagan Ruler: Broke a step slow ninth and last, trailed by more than seven lengths after a half-mile, swung out in sixth for stretch run, made up more than four lengths and finished second beaten a head at a mile on the turf; ran final quarter in 23 1/5.
HAWTHORNE
Young Brave: Broke seventh from the outside ninth post, raced more than 12 lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, swung six wide into stretch and rallied from fourth to make up 2 ¼ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on a sloppy surface March 7.
LAUREL PARK
Jane’s Kid: Raced sixth more than 5 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, swung six wide entering the lane, rallied gamely to make up more than three lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a nose at about 1 1/16 miles on the turf March 6.
Justa Streak: Pressed pace in third more than a length behind after a half-mile, grabbed lead by 3 ½ lengths in stretch and cruised to a 6 ¾-length victory ridden out at six furlongs on March 5; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.
SANTA ANITA
Reba Is Tops: Broke a bit slowly from the eighth and outside post, raced more than seven lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, came out four wide into stretch, made up more than five lengths and gained second by three-quarters of a length at about six furlongs on the turf March 6; ran the final 2 ½ furlongs in 26 seconds.
Twin Turbo: Broke ninth and last, raced sixth early, dropped to seventh more than 8 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, came out in mid-stretch to make up more than two lengths and finished second beaten a length at 1 1/16 miles on March 6.
TAMPA BAY DOWNS
Diligent Won: Raced three lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, angled out at the top of the lane losing ground in third. made up nearly 2 ½ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a neck at a mile and 40 yards on March 5.
TURFWAY PARK
Ask Sidney: Raced 7 ½ lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of a mile, angled out late on turn, dropped to sixth and last in upper stretch, rallied willingly late to make up more than three lengths and finished second by a length at five furlongs on March 6.
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