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Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov that should do well next time out or improve considerably, won nine races, ran second five times and finished third six times since May 25.
Tony Terrific: Difficult to load, broke slowly, raced ninth and last more than 11 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, circled the field from seventh for the drive, closed fast from second in stretch to make up 3 1/2 lengths and lost by a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on June 21; ran final 2 1/2 furlongs in 29 flat.
Moment of Repent: Raced fifth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, hit rail heading into turn, bumped rival, angled out in stretch and rallied from fourth to gain second by 1 1/4 lengths at 6 1/2 furlongs on June 7.
So Busted: Raced 6 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, boxed in on far turn, angled out for drive, rallied to make up more than 3 1/2 lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on a yielding turf course May 31. (Raced six lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, steadied on far turn, dropped to eighth, split horses when clear for drive and closed fast from sixth to win by 1 1/4 lengths at a mile on a good turf course June 21.)
Manhasset Indian: Raced more than 6 1/2 lengths behind in seventh after three-eighths of a mile, swung wide for drive, rallied in stretch to make up 5 1/4 lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 5 1/2 furlongs on May 31.
U Dream It U Do It: Raced ninth and last 9 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out six wide for the drive, closed fast from sixth to make up 3 3/4 lengths in stretch and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on May 10; ran final quarter in 23 seconds. (Pressed pace a length back in third after a half-mile, grabbed lead by a head in stretch and drew off to win by 3 1/2 lengths at six furlongs on May 30.)
Boots Are Walking: Raced three lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile and rallied in stretch to gain second by a half-length at six furlongs on May 31. (Tracked pace in fourth more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, brushed rival while advancing three wide into turn and rallied in stretch to win by a nose at five furlongs on the turf June 7; returned $12.80 on front end.)
Five Demon Bag: Raced fourth early, angled outside to avoid trouble, was two lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, lost ground entering stretch, rallied from fourth to make up three lengths and gained second by 1 3/4 lengths at six furlongs on June 21.
Chobe: Raced fifth early, steadied, dropped to sixth more than 4 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, entered stretch wide, closed willingly from fifth to make up more than 3 1/2 lengths and finished third beaten 1 1/4 lengths and a head at 1 1/16 miles on June 6.
Last Train Babe: Stumbled at start, raced seventh and last early, advanced inside to sixth seven lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out sharply in mid-stretch, closed fast to make up 5 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on May 29; ran final quarter in 24 2/5.
Final Story: Raced sixth and last 7 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied in stretch from fifth and finished third by a head at six furlongs on a sealed muddy surface June 5. (Raced fourth early, dropped to fifth more than 4 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, swung outside at top of the stretch and rallied from fourth to gain second by 1 3/4 lengths at 6 1/2 furlongs on June 17.)
Never Absent: Bumped with rival early, raced sixth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out for stretch run, made up nearly four lengths and finished third beaten a head and a half-length at six furlongs on June 15.
Als Big Girl: Steadied early, tracked pace more than a length behind in fifth after a half-mile, lost ground going four wide into stretch, rallied to make up more than two lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 7 1/2 furlongs on a good turf course June 7.
Dancing Calling: Raced six lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, steadied behind rivals on far turn, swung out for drive, ducked in under right-handed urging inside sixteenth pole impeding third-place finisher, made up nearly 2 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on a good turf course May 29; disqualified for interference and placed third. (Led by a half-length after a half-mile, edged away on far turn while going inside, turned back runner-up in stretch and won by 3 1/4 lengths at 1 1/16 miles on June 20.)
Excellent Soldier: Raced more than two lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, steadied behind winner midway on far turn and again entering stretch, rallied and finished second beaten 1 1/4 lengths at 1 1/6 miles on a good turf course May 31. (Raced two lengths behind in third after a half-mile, angled out in backstretch to avoid third place finisher, moved up to second on far turn and weakened to third beaten a nose for place at a mile on the turf June 21.)
Lemon Drop Girl: Raced eighth more than five lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, rallied three wide from seventh in stretch to make up five lengths and finished third beaten a length at five furlongs on the turf May 3. (Raced sixth more than five lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, advanced along rail to third in mid-stretch, but couldn’t improve position at five furlongs on the turf May 25.)
Canterbury Park
Sole of the City: Raced second early, led by 1 1/2 lengths after a half-mile, increased margin to five lengths in stretch and prevailed by 3 1/2 lengths under solid hand urging at six furlongs on May 3 at Prairie Meadows. (Pressed pace in second a head back to stretch, dueled and was nosed out at six furlongs on May 31.)
Maria Victoria: Broke seventh and last, raced sixth more than 3 1/2 lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, angled out four wide on turn, rallied from fourth to make up 2 1/4 lengths in stretch and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at five furlongs on the turf June 19.
Bobby Jack: Raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, went inside for the drive, blocked at three-sixteenths pole, angled out, made up two lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on June 5.
Ride On Josephine: Lost footing at start, raced more than 4 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of a mile, closed fast outside from fourth in stretch, made up nearly 2 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a nose at five furlongs on May 29.
Choice Play: Checked several times inside along backstretch, raced more than 5 1/2 lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, advanced four wide approaching stretch and rallied from fifth to gain second by 2 1/2 lengths at 6 1/2 furlongs on May 10.
Le Dauphin: Raced fourth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced three wide on far turn into stretch, made up 1 1/4 lengths and gained second by a neck at 1 1/8 miles on the turf May 1. (Pressed pace a half-length behind in second after a half-mile, gained brief lead by a head on far turn, responded when headed in mid-stretch and prevailed by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on the turf June 6.)
Colonial Downs
Blue Sailor: Raced 3 1/2 lengths behind in third after three-eighths of a mile, closed gap moving to second in stretch making up 2 1/2 lengths and lost by a half-length at a five furlongs on the turf May 30 at Pimlico. (Accelerated to the front, set pace slightly off rail, led by four lengths after three-eighths of a mile, increased margin through stretch and won by 8 1/2 lengths under a hand ride at five furlongs on the turf June 20.)
Patapso Commander: Raced more than 5 1/2 lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, rallied to fourth in stretch, made up more than 2 3/4 lengths and finished third beaten a nose and a neck at six furlongs on May 25 at Pimlico. (Raced more than 8 1/2 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, rallied to second nearing eighth pole, outfinished for place, but secured third by 4 1/2 lengths at seven furlongs on June 15.)
Delaware Park
Big Easy: Raced eighth and last 7 1/2 lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from sixth in stretch to make up five lengths and gained second by 2 1/4 lengths at 5 1/2 furlongs on June 16.
Mountain Myth: Raced more than five lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, closed well in stretch to make up 2 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on a good turf course June 4. (Raced more than 8 1/2 lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, closed willingly from fifth outside rivals in stretch and finished third beaten a head and a nose at 1 1/16 miles on the turf June 17.)
Probation Please: Raced ninth and last more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, moved up along rail leaving far turn into stretch, rallied from fifth to make up more than two lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on June 19.
Bel Air Sizzle: Hesitated at start, broke sixth and last, trailed by more than 8 1/2 lengths after a half-mile, waited off heels in upper stretch, came out nearing mid-stretch, closed fast from fifth to make up more than 3 1/4 lengths and ran second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/8 miles on the turf June 7; ran final three furlongs in 34 4/5.
Cavanal: Raced more than 3 1/2 lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, came four wide into stretch, rallied between rivals to make up nearly 2 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a nose at a mile on the turf May 26. (Raced four lengths behind in third after a half-mile, dropped to third in stretch and came back to finish second beaten a head at 1 1/16 miles on June 14.)
Lit’sgoodlookngray: Raced more than 5 1/2 lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, came out in stretch, rallied from sixth to make up more than 2 1/4 lengths and finished second by 2 1/2 lengths at six furlongs on May 17; ran final quarter in 23 2/5. (Pressed pace in third more than a length back after a half-mile, came off the rail in stretch and finished second by 2 1/4 lengths at 6 1/2 furlongs on June 14.)
River Echo: Crowded after breaking seventh and last, raced 4 1/2 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, came out four wide into stretch, made up four lengths and finished well in second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on March 27; ran final quarter in 23 1/5 at Santa Anita. (Broke seventh and last, trailed by more than 15 lengths after a half-mile, rallied from sixth in stretch to make up more than 3 3/4 lengths and gained third by 1 1/2 lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf June 9; returned $5.40 to show.)
Lone Star Park
La Estrellita: Raced seven early, dropped back to 10th more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied six wide entering stretch and gained second at 1 1/16 miles on the turf May 3. (Raced more than four lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, rallied wide from third on far turn, gained lead entering stretch and drew away under strong urging to win by 13 1/4 lengths at a mile on June 5.)
Flat Out Fast: Raced ninth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, swung out four wide and split foes turning for home, rallied from fourth after losing ground to make up five lengths in stretch and finished second beaten by a half-length at six furlongs on June 19.
Sligo Joe: Raced seventh inside early, advanced to fourth 4 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, moved in and back out in stretch, made up more than 3 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at seven furlongs on June 7; ran final three furlongs in 36 4/5.
Dixie’s Angel: Raced 2 1/2 lengths behind in third after a half-mile, lost ground turning for home, rallied to make up nearly 4 1/2 lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a nose at six furlongs on June 15.
All Together: Broke 10th and last, in a bit tight early, raced ninth more than 8 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied five wide to seventh in stretch, made up more than 1 3/4 lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on a good turf course June 7.
Anofficerandalady: Raced five lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, eased out in the lane, made up 2 1/2 lengths in stretch and was the runner-up beaten a neck on June 7.
Heavy Hands: Broke awkwardly and last, moved up from eighth to fourth early, advanced inside to second a head back after a half-mile, taken outside on turn to gain lead, led by 3 1/2 lengths in stretch, drew off while being geared down nearing wire and won by 11 1/4 lengths at six furlongs on May 29; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.
De Fearless One: Raced ninth and last early, moved to fourth 5 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile and railed outside to gain second by a half-length at six furlongs on a muddy surface May 10. (Broke 10th and last, raced ninth early, advanced to fourth more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied four wide to second in stretch and wore down leader to win by a half-length at six furlongs on June 7.)
J Z Warrior: Stalked leaders in third more than 2 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, came four wide into stretch and failed to threaten finishing third at seven furlongs on May 3 at Belmont. (Broke slowly sixth and last, grabbed lead early, led by two lengths after a half-mile and drew off in stretch to win by four lengths at six furlongs June 21.)
Philadelphia Park
Rubbernecker: Raced seventh early, dropped to eighth and last more than 6 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out on far turn, closed from fifth to make up 3 1/2 lengths in stretch and finished third beaten a head and a half-length at a mile on June 1.
Westside Flyer: Dueled two wide early, lead by a half-length after a half-mile, shook loose by six lengths in upper stretch and cruised home handily to win by a dozen lengths in 1:09 2/5 handily at six furlongs on June 3.
Purple S Shamrock: Raced fourth early, dropped to fifth 2 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, lost ground moving to fourth in stretch, made up three lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at seven furlongs on May 26. (Raced fourth more than 5 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, eased out for the drive, challenged for the lead near the eighth pole, dueled to wire and finished second beaten a head at 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf June 15.)
Spirit of Gulch: Pressed pace more than a length back in third after a half-mile, gained late on outside, but couldn’t improve position and was beaten two necks at six furlongs on May 30 at Penn National. (Raced four lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile and rallied mildly to finish third by 2 3/4 lengths at six furlongs on June 21.)
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