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Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov that should do well or improve significantly next time out, won 10 races, ran second six times and finished third twice since Aug. 2. These thoroughbreds are worth considering no matter your betting choice or preferred racebook.
It’s Tiffin Time: Raced sixth more than 7 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to fourth in stretch, closed with a rush five wide to make up 6 1/4 lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on Sept. 13.
Heza Flamer: Broke outward, raced more than 13 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, rallied six wide to make up 6 1/2 lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a length at a mile on Aug. 30. (Raced 3 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, angled out for drive and to second beaten a length at 1 1/16 miles taken off the turf on Sept. 14; returned $9 for place.
Eve’s Apple: Broke a step slow, raced eighth and last more than 9 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch, made up nearly two lengths and finished second beaten a neck at six furlongs on Aug. 29; ran final quarter in 24 seconds.
Roadster: Raced more than nine lengths behind in ninth after a half-mile, swung wide for the drive, rallied to make up 4 3/4 lengths in stretch and finished third beaten a nose and 1 1/4 lengths at a mile on the turf Aug. 2; ran final quarter in 23 4/5. (Raced 2 1/2 lengths behind in third after a half-mile, advanced to second in stretch, weakened and finished third at 1 1/16 miles off the turf Aug. 28.)
Shades of Success: Broke 10th, dropped to 11th and last more than 13 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced between horses to fifth in stretch, closed fast to make up more than 5 3/4 lengths and finished second beaten a neck at seven furlongs on July 18; ran final three furlongs in 37 4/5.
Pure Clan: Raced more than 7 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, launched mild midway on far turn, blocked behind a wall of horses nearing quarter pole, angled out in sixth for room at three-sixteenth pole, split rivals in mid-stretch, made up more than 1 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on a yielding turf course Sept. 6.
American Cruiser: Steadied after breaking slowly at start of rough trip, raced sixth more than 3 1/2 lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, steadied on far turn, lacked room into stretch and rallied along rail to gain second by a neck at 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf Aug. 1 at Saratoga. (Stalked pace three wide a head and a length back in third after a half-mile, rallied to draw clear by two lengths in stretch and prevailed by three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on a yielding turf course Sept. 12; returned $12.20 on the front end.)
Silver Bayer: Raced more than 2 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, rallied four wide into stretch, made up 2 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a length at five furlongs on the turf Sept. 6.
Amazo’n: Raced more than 11 1/2 lengths behind in ninth after a half-mile, advanced outside to fifth in stretch, closed to make up 4 1/4 lengths and finished third beaten three-quarters of a length and a neck at a mile and 70 yards on a wet fast surface Aug. 29.
Tidal Dance: Raced 2 1/2 lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, angled three wide on far turn, took over in stretch, drew off and won by 13 lengths under a hand ride at 1 1/16 miles on Aug. 28; disqualified for impeding rivals on first turn and placed fourth. (Broke slowly, raced more than 3 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, lost ground from third to fourth entering stretch and closed to gain second by two lengths at a mile and 70 yards on Sept. 14.)
Jet Prop: Raced sixth early, dropped to seventh more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, eased out for stretch run, rallied from third to make up 3 1/4 lengths and gained second by a neck at a mile and 70 yards on Aug. 16. (Raced 8 1/2 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, advanced three wide on far turn, rallied to take over in stretch at eighth pole and drew off to win by 5 1/2 lengths at a mile and 70 yards on Sept. 7.)
Fortunate Buy: Chased winner 2 1/2 lengths behind in second after three-eighths of a mile, rallied in stretch to make up nearly two lengths and finished second beaten a head at 5 1/2 furlongs Aug. 28. (Chased pace in third early, gained slim lead on turn, dueled down the stretch a head in front and prevailed by a neck in a game effort at 6 1/2 furlongs on Sept. 5.)
Delaware Park
Cash’s Girl: Raced more than 3 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, moved up between rivals into stretch, rallied from fourth to make up 3 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface Sept. 6.
Irish Chestnut: Broke ninth and last, moved to eighth more than 8 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced outside rivals to sixth in stretch, finished willingly to make up 4 1/2 lengths and ran third beaten two necks at 1 1/16 miles on Aug. 10.
Fairplex
Tahoe Kid: Bumped at break, chased three deep more than 1 1/2 lengths in third after a half-mile, lost ground to fourth in stretch, split rivals, made up two lengths and finished third beaten less than a length at six furlongs on Aug. 14 at Del Mar. (Raced fifth early, took command by 1 1/2 lengths after a half-mile and drew off in stretch to win by four; lengths at six furlongs on Sept. 13.)
Whats What: Sprang to the lead in the two path early, led by a head after a half-mile, eagerly pulled away to increase margin to 1 1/2 lengths in stretch and pulled away to win by nine lengths in a hand ride at seven furlongs on Sept. 12.
Swear to It: Raced sixth and last more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to fourth in stretch and gained second by a half-length at a mile and 70 yards at Delaware on Aug. 20. (Raced seventh and last 11 lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced three wide on final turn and rallied from fourth in stretch to gain second by a nose at 1 1/16 miles on Aug. 30 at Timonium.)
Storm Heat: Broke 10th and last, advanced to seventh more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, encountered traffic in stretch, split foes during late rally, made up more than six lengths and finished second beaten a head at 5 1/2 furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface Sept. 12.
Wise Charge: Raced more than a length behind after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground to fourth coming wide out of the turn, made up 4 1/4 lengths in stretch and gained second by a length at 5 1/2 furlongs on Aug. 24.
Cajun Conquest: Raced 10 lengths behind in ninth after a half-mile, dropped to 10th and last after six furlongs, rallied late in tight quarters from eighth in stretch, made up more than four lengths through traffic and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Aug. 14; ran final 2 1/2 furlongs in 29 seconds.
Regent Rules: Raced more than four lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, began steady advance into stretch to third, made up nearly two lengths and finished second beaten a head at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Aug. 1. (Sprinted clear, led by 1 1/2 lengths after a half-mile, increases margin to five lengths in stretch and won by 1 1/2 lengths at 1 1/16 miles taken off turf Aug. 22.)
Dragum: Raced more than 4 1/2 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, rallied four wide to third in stretch and closed with good energy to win by 1 1/4 lengths at a mile on the turf Aug. 10. (Raced seventh and last more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, shifted out for drive and rallied from fifth in stretch to gain third beaten a length at about 7 1/2 furlongs on a good turf course Sept. 12.)
Finance Master: Pinched back to 10th and last at break, raced ninth more than nine lengths behind in ninth after a half-mile, closed willingly from fifth in stretch, bumped with rival, recovered to make up nearly 4 3/4 lengths and finished third beaten 1 1/4 lengths and a nose at six furlongs on Aug. 29.
Absolved: Raced 3 1/2 lengths behind in fourth after three-eighths of a mile, closed well in final furlong, made up two lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 5 1/2 furlongs on Aug. 25 at Philadelphia Park. (Led briefly early, raced 3 1/2 lengths behind in second after a half-mile, came off rail entering stretch and held position by a half-length on a sealed sloppy surface Sept. 6.)
Hard to Explain: Steadied at start, raced inside 4 1/2 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, forced to check behind rival at eighth pole, altered course to outside, recovered when clear, made up nearly two lengths despite brushing with winner finished second beaten a nose at 1 1/8 miles on a good turf course Aug. 16 at Saratoga. (Raced more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, moved to second in stretch, rallied between rivals and prevailed by a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Sept. 1.)
Rise Up Singing: Raced more than 7 1/2 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, rallied between rivals in upper stretch from fifth, finished well making up 4 3/4 lengths and ran second beaten 1 1/4 lengths at six furlongs on Aug. 14. (Pressed pace early, took command by a length after a half-mile, shook free in stretch and drew off to win by 5 1/4 lengths at six furlongs on a sealed muddy track on Sept. 6.)
Tough Gal: Broke ninth and last, trailed by more than 16 lengths after a half-mile, split rivals from seventh in stretch, rallied to make up more than six lengths and finished second beaten a length at a mile and 70 yards on July 15 at Philadelphia. (Raced more than 6 1/2 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, angled out leaving the quarter pole, advanced to third in stretch and finished second by 5 3/4 lengths at a mile on Aug. 4 at Philadelphia; returned $8.80 to place.)
Staid: Raced sixth more than 3 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, launched three wide bid on turn, advanced to third in stretch, made up 2 3/4 lengths and finished second by 2 3/4 lengths at six furlongs on July 31.
Philadelphia Park
Wood Alley: Broke 10th and last, advanced to fifth more than 2 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, took over into the lane, drew off in stretch with singled tap of the whip and won by 11 1/4 lengths at seven furlongs on Aug. 9.
Big Easy: Pressed pace in third a length and a head behind after a half-mile, advanced to second in stretch, closed fast and won by a neck at 6 1/2 furlongs on Aug. 2 at Delaware. (Trailed by more than four lengths after three-eighths of a mile, advanced to second in stretch, angled out and rallied to win by a head at five furlongs taken off the turf Sept. 13.)
Remington
Praderoso: Raced sixth more than 6 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, blocked behind rivals into stretch, angled out four wide, closed fast to make up nearly 2 1/2 lengths and finished third beaten a nose and a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 15 at Delaware. (Stalked leaders two lengths behind in third after a half-mile, swung four wide for the drive, rallied to take over in mid-stretch and drew off to win by five lengths at 7 1/2 furlongs on the turf Sept. 7)
Retama Park
Ms Classic Seneca: Raced more than four lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, advanced four wide for drive, steadied off heels of rivals inside quarter pole, rallied from sixth to make up more than 2 1/4 lengths in stretch and gained second by a half-length at six furlongs on Sept. 6.
Sailorly: Broke 10th and next to last, moved to eighth more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, saved ground on turn, rallied from sixth to make up more than three lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a length at six furlongs on Sept. 4.
City Academy: Carried in at start, raced 10th and last early, advanced to ninth more than six lengths back after three-eighths of a mile, steadied when blocked entering final furlong, rallied from seventh to make up 5 3/4 lengths in stretch and finished second by a nose on Aug. 30.
Every Three Days: Bumped at break, raced 10 lengths behind in 10th after a half-mile, went wide on turn, rallied to make up three lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a neck at six furlongs on Aug. 29; ran final quarter in 24 1/5. (Raced 11th early, moved to seventh more than four lengths behind after a half-mile, circled the field for the drive, rallied to third in stretch and drew off by 1 1/2 lengths at six furlongs on Sept. 12; returned $13 on the front end.)
Frequent Flyer: Broke a step slow, raced fifth more than 3 1/2 lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, shifted to three path entering stretch, split horses in stretch, rallied late to finish third making up 1 1/2 lengths beaten a head and a neck at 5 1/2 furlongs on Sept. 6.
Woodbine
Playboy at Home: Raced fourth early, lost ground to fifth more than 1 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out late on turn, bumped with third place finisher while rallying in upper stretch and drove clear to win by two lengths at seven furlongs on Sept. 7; disqualified to third for interference.
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