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 seven times and finished third five times since Sept. 2. These thoroughbreds are worth considering when developing your betting strategy.
Ranger James: Broke 10th and last, raced ninth more than 6 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, swung out from eighth losing ground on far turn, advanced to fifth in stretch, rallied to make up more than three lengths and gained second by a nose at 1 1/8 miles on the turf Sept. 20.
Catreign: Bumped with third-place finisher at start, raced 6 ½ lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of a mile, rallied along rail in stretch to make up more than 2 ¼ lengths and ran second beaten three-quarters of a length at five furlongs on Oct. 1.
Proud Moment: Raced seventh more than 2 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, fanned five wide into stretch, rallied from fourth to make up more than 1 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a length at six furlongs on Sept. 19.
HAWTHORNE
Hail Victory: Bumped soundly at break, raced more than 12 lengths behind in 10th after a half-mile, closed fast through traffic in stretch from sixth to make up more than six lengths and gained second by a half-length at 6 ½ furlongs on Oct. 2.
LAUREL PARK
High Hill: Raced seventh more than eight lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, angled five wide for the drive, closed willingly in stretch from fifth to make up 6 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a length at 5 ½ furlongs on a good surface Sept. 30.
MEADOWLANDS
Joaquin Memphis: Raced fourth early, dropped to fifth more than 2 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, moved to fourth going wide into stretch, made up more than two lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on Oct. 1; ran final quarter in 24 seconds.
OAK TREE AT SANTA ANITA
Bel Air Sizzle: Broke eighth and last from outside 8th post, trailed by more than 10 ½ lengths after a half-mile, rallied outside from sixth in stretch, made up more than four lengths and finished second beaten a length at a mile on the turf Oct. 1; ran final quarter in 21 4/5.
Get Funky: Broke alertly from outside 10th post, raced 2 ½ lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, came wide losing a couple of lengths into the stretch, rallied to make up more than 3 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a length at 6 ½ furlongs on the turf Sept. 30.
PHILADELPHIA PARK
Hibernia Gold: Raced eighth early, advanced wide to fifth more than 2 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, closed to make up more than 2 ¼ lengths in stretch and finished third beaten two necks at five furlongs on a good turf course Sept. 22.
RETAMA PARK
Triofield: Raced nine lengths behind in 10th after a half-mile, saved ground for the drive, angled out in stretch, closed fast from ninth to make up more than 7 ½ lengths and finished fourth beaten 1 ¼ lengths and a neck at 7 ½ furlongs on Oct. 2.
WOODBINE
Lady’s First Cat: Raced 12 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, rallied gamely in stretch to make up more than three lengths and gained third by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on Sept. 25.
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