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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 six times, ran second seven times and finished third twice since Oct. 4. These thoroughbreds are worth considering when charting your betting strategy.
Sobee: Broke through gate prior to start, raced 10th and last 19 lengths behind last after a half-mile, rallied four wide on far turn to sixth in stretch, made up more than 4 3/4 lengths and finished third beaten a nose and a head at a mile on a good turf course Nov. 20; ran final quarter in 24 2/5.
Captain Backfire: Stumbled badly at start, raced seventh and last 12 lengths behind after a half-mile, fanned three wide heading home, rallied with good energy late to make up 6 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a length at six furlongs on Nov. 1; ran final quarter in 23 4/5.
Sr. Encamacion: Broke slowly, raced sixth more than 5 1/2 lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from fifth in stretch to make up more than 4 3/4 lengths and finished third beaten a nose and a head at five furlongs on the turf Nov. 16.
Wild Blue Dreams: Raced five lengths behind in fourth after three-eighths of a mile, rallied four wide entering stretch, made up nearly 3 1/2 lengths and ran second beaten a head at five furlongs on Nov. 6. (Tracked pace 1 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, chased winner in stretch, but couldn’t close gap and finished second by 4 3/4 lengths at 5 1/2 furlongs on Nov. 22.)
Super Whipper: Raced inside more than 5 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of a mile, angled outside winner in stretch, rallied to make up nearly four lengths and finished second beaten a head at 5 1/2 furlongs on a good surface Oct. 25.
Appealing Runner: Raced more than 4 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, rallied to make up more than 3 3/4 lengths in stretch and finished third beaten 1 1/4 lengths at 6 1/2 furlongs on Oct. 13. (Raced more than 7 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, rallied from fourth in stretch to make up 32 1/2 lengths in stretch and finished full of run to gain second by 1 1/4 lengths at six furlongs on Nov. 1.)
Choice Play: Broke alertly from the outside 12th post, raced seventh more than three lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied in traffic through stretch from third to make up nearly two lengths and finished second beaten a head at seven furlongs on Nov. 21; ran final three furlongs in 36 3/5.
Princessmarguerite: Raced more than 7 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, split rivals entering stretch, angled out for clear sailing and made up three lengths to finish second beaten a length at six furlongs on Nov. 7.
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 at Calder. (Raced 4 1/2 lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, rallied inside to gain second and finished in that position by two lengths at 5 1/2 furlongs on Oct. 18 at Calder.)
Fashionable Time: Broke 12th and last, raced 11th more than 19 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, moved five wide to seventh in stretch, finished well making up more than 6 1/2 lengths and ran second beaten a head at 1 1/16 miles on Nov. 22.
Marvelex: Raced third early, dropped to fourth more than 1 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, lost ground angling out five wide for clear run, brushed with rival, made up 1 3/4 lengths in stretch and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on Nov. 2. (Raced second early, dropped to third more than 1 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, moved four wide into stretch and finished second by a neck at 6 1/2 furlongs on Nov. 23.)
Sky High Spirit: Raced more than five lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, rallied through traffic from fifth in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on Oct. 22.
Bar Hoppin: Broke 12th and last, 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. (Raced more than four lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, swung six wide into stretch, rallied from third to make up two lengths and won by three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on a good surface Oct. 24.)
Perfect Magic: Raced sixth more than four lengths behind after a half-mile, made up more than three lengths in the stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on Nov. 20; ran final quarter in 24 3/5.
Warren’s Dreaming: Raced ninth and last more than eight lengths behind after as half-mile, came out leaving turn three deep into stretch, closed willingly from sixth to make up more than 4 3/4 lengths and finished third beaten three-quarters of a length and a nose at 6 1/2 furlongs on Nov. 20; ran final 2 1/2 furlongs in 29 4/5.
Day of the South: Squeezed at start, raced seventh more than 8 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, angled in for drive, came out mid-stretch, rallied from fifth to make up more than four lengths and finished third beaten a length and a nose at six furlongs on Nov. 6; ran final quarter in 23 1/5.
Joe Bravo: Raced eighth more than 8 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, came out in seventh in stretch, closed willingly to make up more than 3 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on the turf Nov. 6; ran final quarter in 22 1/5.
Count On Lou: Broke sixth and last, steadied, trailed by more than 1 1/2 lengths after a half-mile, lost ground moving to fifth for the drive, eased out near eighth pole, rallied from third and finished second beaten a nose at a mile on Nov. 19.
Unbridled Behavior: Raced seventh and last early, advanced to fifth four wide eight lengths behind after a half-mile, closed gamely in stretch from third to make up five lengths and finished second beaten a head at six furlongs on Nov. 5; ran final quarter in 24 seconds. (Raced 10 lengths behind in sixth after three-eighths of a mile, swung out very wide in mid-stretch, closed sharply from fourth under strong handling and won by three-quarters of a length at 5 1/2 furlongs on Nov. 21.)
Crack the Opus: Broke in air, rushed up inside to chase pace 4 1/2 lengths behind in second after a half-mile, eased out for drive, made up nearly three lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a head at six furlongs on a sealed muddy track Oct. 25. (Prompted pace a length behind after a half-mile, failed to respond in stretch and finished second at seven furlongs on a sloppy surface Nov. 14.)
Rescigno: Broke 11th and last, trailed by more than 20 1/2 lengths after a half-mile, advanced between rivals to fifth in stretch, eased outside near sixteenth pole, made up 3 1/2 lengths and drove clear to win by a length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Oct. 23; returned $12 on the front end. (Raced ninth more than 12 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied wide entering stretch and finished third by a length at 1 1/16 miles on a good turf course Nov. 22.)
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Lemon Spray: Broke a step slow eighth and last, steadied and bumped along backstretch, rallied to lead by 1 1/2 lengths off rail approaching far turn, bore out leaving quarter pole, drifted further outward in stretch, wavered lanes and finished second by a length at a mile on Nov. 11.
Take a Look: Raced more than 4 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, split rivals entering stretch, finished fast to make up 4 1/2 lengths and gained second by three lengths at six furlongs on Nov. 4.
Wildcattwentyfour: Broke eighth and last, raced seventh more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced wide to sixth in stretch and finished third at seven furlongs on Oct. 14. (Raced fifth early, dropped to sixth after a half-mile, came three wide into stretch and finished third by a neck at 6 1/2 furlongs on Oct. 25.)
Etrain: Raced fourth early, dropped back to eighth and last through the turn, rallied from seventh in stretch and finish third beaten a neck for place at six furlongs on Oct. 20; ran final quarter in 24 4/5 at Delaware Park.
Retama Park
Magic Misty: Raced seventh more than five lengths behind after a three-eighths of a mile, angled out off turn to fifth in stretch, closed willingly to make up 3 1/4 lengths and finished second by a head at five furlongs on Nov. 7.
Cowgirl Cool: Raced more than 5 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, fanned three wide on far turn dropping to sixth, rallied five wide in upper stretch from fifth, closed willingly to make up 2 1/2 lengths and finished third beaten a neck and two lengths at a mile on the turf Oct. 30. (Fractious in gate, original rider hurt and replaced, stalked pace 2 1/2 lengths behind in second, dropped to third after six furlongs, rallied in stretch and gained second by 2 3/4 lengths at a mile on Nov. 21.)
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. (Raced more than 3 1/2 lengths behind in sixth after three-eighths of a mile, swung out four wide in upper stretch, rallied from second and won by a length on Nov. 20.)
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.
Waco Hug: 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. (Broke seventh and last, trailed by eight lengths after a half-mile, rallied on far turn to grabbed lead, increased margin to six lengths in stretch and drew off ridden out to win by 12 1/4 lengths at a mile on Oct. 17.)
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.)
His Way: Raced more than three lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, dropped to seventh after six furlongs, awaited room on turn and top of the stretch, closed to gain third beaten a head and a half-length at about a mile on the turf Nov. 21.
Cut the Silk: Tracked pace two lengths behind in second after a half-mile, rider lost whip in upper stretch, continued willingly to the wire making up a length and lost by a half-length at a mile on Nov. 2.
Dante’s Gulch: Raced seven lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch, made up 3 1/2 lengths and finished second by 3 1/4 lengths at a mile on Oct. 25.
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. (Chased pace five lengths behind in second after three-eighths of a mile and rallied in stretch to win by a half-length at 5 1/2 furlongs on Oct. 26.)
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Mighty Fenian: Broke a step slowly, raced ninth more than 4 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, closed four deep on turn to gain fourth in stretch, made up 3 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a neck at seven furlongs on Nov. 16.
Kingcarey: Broke 12th and last, trailed by more than 12 lengths after a half-mile, angled from rail to six wide late on far turn, rallied willingly through stretch from ninth, made up 2 3/4 lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on Nov. 5.
Tap Show: Raced more than nine lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, rallied between rivals in stretch from sixth to make up nearly 2 1/2 lengths and finished third beaten a length and a head at 1 1/16 miles on Oct. 19. (Broke a step slowly, stalked pace four wide on far turn, gained second in stretch, led briefly and lost by a length at 1 1/4 miles on Nov. 10.)
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