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Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by horse racing handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov that should do well next time out or improve considerably, won three races, ran second six times and finished third five times since Feb. 1.
Ommadon’s Frenzy: Raced greenly in seventh more than three lengths behind after a half-mile, lost ground advancing in traffic to sixth into stretch, closed fast when clear to make up more than 4 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a head at six furlongs on Feb. 16.
Irish Blast: Bumped at break, steadied, raced seventh early, advanced to third two lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied to make up nearly two lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a head at six furlongs on Feb. 9.
Martha’s Mandate: Raced seven lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out for drive, rallied from fourth to make up 4 1/2 lengths in stretch and lost by a neck at six furlongs on Jan. 25; ran final quarter in 24 2/5.
Double Down Vinman: Bumped after break, raced seventh early, advanced to fourth more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied inside to make up more than 4 1/2 lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface Jan. 11; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.
Borrowing Base: Bumped after break, raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than 3 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, lost ground entering stretch and finished third at a mile and 70 yards on Jan. 9. (Trailed by more than 4 1/2 lengths after a half-mile, advanced from sixth to fourth in stretch and rallied to gain second by 4 3/4 lengths at a mile and 70 yards on Feb. 9.)
Doyline Bubba: Veered into third-place finisher leaving gate, trailed early, moved to eighth 9 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, closed late making up 5 1/2 lengths in stretch and finished second beaten 1 1/2 lengths at six furlongs on Feb. 18; ran final quarter in 24 2/5.
Bishop Casey: Broke last, raced two lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, rallied wide to make up more than two lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a length at a mile on Feb. 8.
Iron Works Pike: Brushed on both sides at break, raced third early, dropped to fourth more than 2 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied outside from third in stretch, made up three lengths and finished second by five lengths at six furlongs on Jan. 21. (Raced 2 1/2 lengths behind in third after a half-mile, dropped to fourth in stretch and finished third by 2 3/4 lengths at a mile on Feb. 14.)
Rose Medallion: Broke last, trailed in eighth by 9 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, came inside around far turn, closed determinedly from sixth outside to make up more than 2 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a neck at about 1 1/16 miles on the turf Jan. 6.
Dynamalt: Raced eighth more than three lengths behind after a half-mile, lost several lengths launching five wide drive on far turn, closed steadily from sixth in stretch, made up more than three lengths and finished second beaten a nose at 1 1/16 miles on a good turf course Feb. 22.
Pick Six: Broke slowly 11th and last, moved to eighth early, dropped to ninth more than fourth lengths behind after a half-mile, raced four wide around far turn, rallied to third in stretch, made up 2 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on Feb. 8; fan final 2 1/2 furlongs in 30 seconds.
Porticipation: Broke slowly 13th and last, moved to eighth early, dropped to ninth more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out for stretch run, rallied from sixth to make up more than 3 3/4 lengths and gained second by 1 3/4 lengths at a mile on Feb. 8; ran final quarter in 24 1/5.
Heavenly Answer: Raced more than four lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, steadied on far turn to avoid fading rival and rallied to finish third by a neck at 1 1/6 miles on Jan. 25; ran final 2 1/2 furlongs in 30 seconds.
Universe: Stalked pace three wide two lengths behind in third after a half-mile, lost ground to fourth in stretch, rallied to make up two lengths and finished third beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Jan. 9.
Lady Byar: Trailed in eighth more than 11 lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out in stretch from fifth, finished full of run to make up 5 1/2 lengths and ran second beaten a nose at seven furlongs on Jan. 9; ran final three furlongs in 36 3/8. (Chased pace early in second, dropped to third after a half-mile, then fourth 2 1/2 lengths behind after six furlongs, caught pacesetter inside eighth pole and won by three-quarters of a length at a mile on Feb. 1)
Identical: Tracked pace in third more than 1 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, took over on far turn and drew off under a vigorous hand ride to win by 6 1/2 lengths at a mile on Jan. 25. (Raced sixth more than four lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from fourth in stretch and finished third by a neck at a mile on Feb. 16.)
Honor Student: Broke a step slow, raced four lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, lost several lengths around far turn, angled out from rail for drive, made up more than 5 1/4 lengths in stretch and finished third beaten a neck and a head at 1 1/16 miles on Feb. 20.
Diller: Trailed by more than 14 1/2 lengths after a half-mile, advanced from eighth to fifth in stretch, made up more than five lengths and finished second by a nose at 1 1/16 miles on Feb. 7.
Imperturbable: Broke last, advanced to ninth more than 12 lengths behind after a half-mile, swung very wide in mid-stretch, rallied from seventh to up more than 5 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a length at seven furlongs on Jan. 10; ran final eighth in 12 4/5. (Saved ground stalking pace 2 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, eased out in upper stretch and drove clear to win by 1 3/4 lengths at 1 1/8 miles on Feb. 15.)
Baseball Diamond: Raced third early, dropped to fourth three lengths behind after a half-mile and rallied inside to gain second by a neck at seven furlongs on Jan. 3. (Raced sixth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced wide on turn and rallied mildly in stretch to finish third at seven furlongs Feb. 8.)
Splash of Bold: Broke 12th and last from post 11, trailed by more than 17 1/2 lengths after a half-mile, advanced on outside to sixth in stretch, finished full of run to make up 10 1/2 lengths and ran second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on Feb. 15; ran final quarter in 23 3/5.
Bugsy McCool: Raced seven lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, made up 3 1/2 lengths in stretch and finished second by 10 lengths at six furlongs on Feb. 8.
Chin High: Broke 11th and last, trailed by more than 16 lengths after a half-mile, rallied four wide into the lane, made up 4 1/2 lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/6 miles on Jan. 21. (Raced seven lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch and drew off driving to win by 1 3/4 lengths at 1 1/16 miles on Feb. 14.)
Philadelphia Park
Froggy: Broke sharply, led by a length after three-eighths of a mile, widened advantage through stretch under steady handling and coasted to victory by 10 1/2 lengths at 5 1/2 furlongs on Feb. 19.
Rymar: Raced more than 5 1/2 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, split rivals on turn losing ground, rallied from sixth to make up 6 1/4 lengths in stretch and gained second by a head at 6 1/2 furlongs on Feb. 5.
Jorkat Slew: Broke 10th and last, raced ninth early, dropped to 10th more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, lost ground advancing to fourth in stretch, closed with good energy to make up 7 1/4 lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 6 1/2 furlongs on Jan. 23. (Raced fourth more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied to second in stretch, but couldn’t catch winner and held place by a half-length at 6 1/2 furlongs on Feb. 17.)
Casual: Pressed pace early in third, grabbed lead by a half-length by the half-mile pole and drew off by 6 1/4 lengths after being roused sharply at six furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface at Laurel Park on Jan. 14. (Raced sixth early, advanced to third more than two lengths back after a half-mile and traveled evenly to finish in the same position at six furlongs on Feb. 2)
Frenchburg: Raced fifth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, raced wide on turn into stretch, rallied from second and drew off to win by 3 3/4 lengths at seven furlongs on Jan. 23; returned $14.20 on front end. (Raced more than 2 1/2 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, boxed on heels of top three entering stretch, angled out, finished strong when clear and ran third beaten a neck for second at seven furlongs on Feb. 10.)
Sam Houston Race Park
Runaway Lil Bull: Broke slowly eighth and last, trailed by more than 7 1/2 lengths after a half-mile, advanced five wide to fifth in stretch, made up nearly 4 1/2 lengths and finished third beaten two necks at six furlongs on Feb. 22; ran final quarter in 24 1/5.
Fred’s Day: Jostled after start, raced sixth more than 4 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, raced three wide on turn into stretch, rallied between rivals to make up more than 2 1/2 lengths and closed well to finish second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on Feb. 2.
Last Black Lion: Raced more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced six wide to fifth in stretch, made up more than two lengths and finished second beaten a head at six furlongs on Feb. 20.
Sure Thing Eva: Raced seventh more than 3 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied inside from fifth to make up three lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a head at seven furlongs on Feb. 2; ran final three furlongs in 36 2/5.
Smart Hit: Raced eighth more than 9 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, came out on turn, rallied from sixth to second in stretch, made up three lengths and gained second by a length at 6 1/2 furlongs on Jan. 21.
Adarlyn Cat: Broke from outside 12 post, raced more than 7 1/2 lengths behind in ninth after three-eighth of a mile, steadied in tight entering turn, came three deep to eighth in stretch, angled out, closed gamely to make up 4 3/4 lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 5 1/2 furlongs Jan. 10. (Pressed pace in fourth after a half-mile, angled in for drive, put a head in front down the stretch, weakened and finished second by three-quarters of a length at seven furlongs on Feb. 13.)
Unbidable: Raced outside between rivals early in eighth, moved closer to rail in fifth six lengths behind after a half-mile, forced out some into turn, came three deep into stretch, rallied to make up more than 2 1/4 lengths and finished third beaten a neck and a nose at six furlongs on Jan. 4; ran final quarter in 24 1/5.
Macho Irish: Raced outside more than four lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, finished gamely to make up 4 1/2 lengths in stretch and ran second beaten a neck at six furlongs on Feb. 20; ran final quarter in 24 2/5.
Miss Dow Jones: Broke seventh and last, raced more than 1 1/2 lengths behind in sixth after three-eighths of a mile, eased out in stretch, made up more than 2 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a length at 5 1/2 furlongs on Feb. 8.
Moody Rythum: Jostled repeatedly at start, raced seventh more than 5 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, came six wide into stretch and rallied from fifth to gain second by 1 3/4 lengths at 6 1/2 furlongs on Jan. 12. (Raced seventh early, dropped to eighth and last after a half-mile, saved ground rallying to third in stretch and gain second by a half-length at 6 1/2 furlongs on Feb. 12.
Mo Jo Annie: Bumped at break, trailed early, raced sixth more than 9 1/2 lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile and finished third at 5 1/2 furlongs on Jan. 23; advanced to second after rival disqualified and placed fifth for interference. (Raced fourth more than 3 1/2 lengths after three-eighths of a mile, dropped to fifth going four wide into the lane and finished second by a half-length at 5 1/2 furlongs on Feb. 11.)
Crazy Girl: Led by a head after a half-mile, battled winner into stretch and gave ground grudgingly late and finished second beaten a length at six furlongs on Feb. 4. (Set pace, leading by a half-length after a half-mile, dug in gamely down the stretch and finished second beaten a nose at six furlongs on a sealed wet fast surface Feb. 22.)
Gambler’s Honour: Raced 11 lengths behind in eighth and last after a half-mile, advanced in the three path on far turn, angled out for drive, closed fast late from fourth in stretch to make up more than 6 1/4 lengths and finished second beaten a neck at a mile on Feb. 22.
En El Fuego: Raced ninth more than 8 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, dropped to 10th on fare turn, caught in traffic advancing to fifth in upper stretch, closed fast to make up more than 7 1/4 lengths and finished third beaten a head and a nose at a mile on Feb. 8.
Clearly Best: Raced sixth early, dropped to seventh more than 10 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced from fifth three wide on far turn to third in stretch, made up 4 1/2 lengths and closed willingly to finish second beaten two lengths at a mile on Jan. 10.
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