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 eight times, ran second four times and finished third five times since May 13. These thoroughbreds are worth considering when developing your betting strategy.
Iron Vow: Broke sixth and last, trailed by more than 3 ½ lengths after a half-mile, advanced along inside to fourth in stretch, rallied to make up more than 2 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a head at 6 ½ furlongs June 19; ran final 2 ½ furlongs in 30 4/5.
Hurricane Heat: Gained lead soon after break, was two lengths in front after a half-mile, discouraged pair of pursuers increasing margin to six lengths in stretch and won by 8 ½ lengths ridden out at 7 ½ furlongs on June 19.
CALDER
Rock a Tong: Broke slowly, raced more than four lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, angled outside leaders in stretch, steadied behind winner, dropped to fifth, recovered and rallied to gain second by a neck at 5 ½ furlongs on June 18.
Zone Buster: Raced four lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, waited behind rivals on turn and rallied from fifth in stretch to finish third beaten a nose for second at seven furlongs on June 19; ran final three furlongs in 36 2/5.
DELAWARE PARK
Burrowing Owl: Raced 1 ½ lengths behind in third after a half-mile, lost ground going four wide in stretch, rallied to make up nearly three lengths and finished second beaten a nose at six furlongs on June 16.
EVANGELINE DOWNS
Fiber Core: Broke 14th and last, moved to 12th early, advanced to seventh more than 7 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from sixth in stretch and gained second by a neck at seven furlongs on June 19.
HOLLYWOOD PARK
Trevor’s Clever: Broke slowly ninth and last, trailed by more than 13 ½ lengths after a half-mile, came out in stretch, closed fast to make up more than five lengths and gained second by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on June 21.
LONE STAR PARK
Dance Till Six: Raced fourth early, dropped to sixth 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, lost much ground after six furlongs, roused on far turn, rallied in stretch to make up four lengths and finished third beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf June 19.
LOUISIANA DOWNS
Iseezya: Raced more than seven lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, roused for the drive, made up more than 4 ½ lengths in stretch and gained second by three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on June 19.
MONMOUTH PARK
Celestial Flight: Raced more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, closed well outside in stretch from fifth to make up more than three lengths and finished second beaten a length at a mile on June 19.
PHILADELPHIA PARK
Minor Issues: Hesitated at start before breaking eighth and last, raced 4 ½ lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, rallied in stretch to make up 2 ½ lengths and gained second by three lengths at six furlongs on June 16.
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