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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 seven times, ran second five times and finished third three times since Sept. 12. These thoroughbreds are worth considering no matter your betting choice or preferred racebook.
Karakorum Elektra: Broke 11th and last, raced eighth early, shuffled back to last in traffic on turn, taken outside for the drive, rallied with good energy in stretch from seventh to make up 4 1/2 lengths and finished third beaten a nose and a neck at six furlongs on Oct. 11; ran final quarter in 22 4/5.
Nowhere to Hide: Broke alertly from outside seventh post, raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, came five wide losing ground into stretch, rallied to make up three lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at a mile on a sealed muddy surface on Sept. 27.
Smart and Fancy: Shuffled back inside near turn, raced ninth and last more than seven lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, swung wide into stretch, rallied from fifth to make up two lengths and finished second by a neck at five furlongs on a good turf course Sept. 27 at Philadelphia Park. (Raced five lengths behind in third after a half-mile, rallied in tandem with winner during stretch drive, made up nearly 1 1/2 lengths, led for a couple of jumps near wire and finished second nosed out at six furlongs on the inner turf Oct. 12.)
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.)
Hard to Explain: 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 at Monmouth. (Raced 10th more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced wide to night in stretch and closed fast to finish second by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on Oct. 4.)
Casa Mimaty: Raced third early, dropped to fourth more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, steadied on far turn losing several lengths, dropped to seventh and last, swung out for the drive, closed well from sixth to make up more than 2 3/4 lengths in stretch and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at a mile on a sealed sloppy surface Oct. 11.
Appealing Runner: Raced more than seven lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, swung wide for drive, rallied to make up more than four lengths in stretch and finished third beaten a half-length and a neck at six furlongs on Sept. 26.
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 eighth more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied four wide into stretch and finished third by 9 1/4 lengths at 1 1/16 miles on Sept. 19. (Raced eighth more than 6 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, swung out wide for drive and finished third at a mile and 70 yards on Oct. 20.)
Delaware Park
Sheriff’s Choice: Raced more than 3 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, lost ground positioning for drive, rallied to make up four lengths in stretch and finished third beaten a neck and 1 1/2 lengths at about five lengths on a good turf course Sept. 27.
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.
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.)
Snoose Goose: Raced sixth early, dropped to seventh more than 6 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out in sixth seven wide for the drive, exchanged brushes with winner several times, dropped to seventh in stretch and drifted out while closing fast to finished third beaten a neck and a head at 1 1/8 miles on the turf Oct. 11; ran final three furlongs in 37 2/5.
Bar Hoppin: Broke 12th and last a step slow, trailed by more than 7 1/2 lengths after a half-mile, rallied three wide into stretch to third, closed steadily to make up six lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on Sept. 27; ran final quarter in 24 1/5.
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 at Louisiana Downs. (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 at Louisiana Downs.)
Rescigno: Raced seventh more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied six wide in stretch, closed willingly despite drifting wide, made up more than 3 3/4 lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/8 miles on the turf Oct. 10.
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. (Went to the lead, set pace by three lengths after a half-mile, dropped to second in stretch and held position by two lengths at a mile taken off the turf on a sealed sloppy surface Sept. 27.)
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 at Philadelphia Park. (Raced more than 4 1/2 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, angled out four wide for drive, rallied to take command nearing mid-stretch and won handily by 5 1/2 lengths at a mile on Sept. 20.)
Sea the Soldier: Broke alertly from post 10, angled inside to press pace early, led by 3 1/2 lengths after a half-mile, shook off other speed on turn, increased margin to 13 lengths in stretch and cruised to 18 1/2-length victory under token encouragement on Oct. 10; ran half in 46, six furlongs in 1:11 1/5 and the 6 1/2 furlongs in 1:18 2/5.
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. (Broke seventh and last, trailed by more than 11 lengths after a half-mile, moved to far outside for drive, rallied from fifth in stretch and finished second beaten a nose at 7 1/2 furlongs on the turf Sept. 21.)
Rise Up Singing: 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 at Monmouth. (Pressed pace early, grabbed lead by a length after a half-mile, dug in gamely in stretch and finished second beaten a neck at six furlongs on Oct. 1.)
Alex’s Wish: Raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, came three deep into stretch and rallied to second making up more than four lengths and lost by a head at six furlongs on Oct. 9.
Cadillac: Broke 10th and last, trailed by more than seven lengths after a half-mile, swing five wide for drive, closed fast to make up 5 1/2 lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a length at 6 1/2 furlongs on Sept. 27.
Philadelphia Park
Wildcattwentyfour: Broke 10th and next to last, advanced to ninth more than 5 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out entering stretch in seventh, closed steadily to make up more than 4 1/4 lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on Oct. 6.
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: 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. (Raced more than 12 lengths behind in 10th after a half-mile, rallied belatedly three wide from seventh into stretch and gained third by a half-length at a mile and 70 yards on Sept. 20.)
Retama Park
Fiesta Margarita: Broke from the outside 10th post, raced 10th and last early, advanced to ninth more than 7 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied four wide to fourth in stretch, closed fast to make up 4 1/2 lengths and finished second nosed out at 5 1/2 furlongs on Oct. 11
Bill’s Last Fling: Broke alertly from the outside 13th post, chased leader early in second, took lead by a length after a half-mile, drew clear in upper stretch and won by 6 1/2 lengths ridden out at six furlongs on Sept. 27.
Matt’s Cajun Fire: Raced 5 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, lost ground going wide into stretch, finished willingly to make up more than 4 3/4 lengths and finished second beaten 1 1/4 lengths at six furlongs on Sept. 19. (Raced fifth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied three wide on far turn, grabbed lead in stretch and drew off to win by two lengths at a mile on Sept. 27.)
Waco Hug: Raced seventh and last more than 7 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, came four wide from sixth to fourth in stretch, closed strongly to make up three lengths and finished second beaten a head at a mile on Sept. 18; ran final quarter in 24 4/5. (Broke 10th and last, raced seventh more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, swung out three wide for the drive, advanced to second in stretch, closed fast to drew off and won by two lengths at a mile on Oct. 10.)
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. (Raced fourth early, dropped to fifth more than 1 1/2 lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, rallied four wide to second in upper stretch and won by a half-lengths at five furlongs on the turf Oct. 4: returned $12.20 on front end.)
Hills of Roses: Broke from the outside ninth post, raced fourth more than 4 1/2 lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, angled in during stretch run, rallied to make up more than 2 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at five furlongs on Oct. 10.
Woodbine
East Face: Raced more than six lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, angled out in final furlong, rallied from fifth in stretch, made up three lengths and finished second beaten a neck at six furlongs on Oct. 10.
Splash of Gold: Raced seventh more than 2 1/2 lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, lost ground going wide into stretch, rallied from fifth to make up more than 2 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on Sept. 27.
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