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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 four races, ran second three times and finished third five times since July 2. These runners are worth considering no matter your thoroughbred betting choice or preferred racebook.
Roadster: Raced more than nine lengths behind in ninth after a half-mile, swung wide for 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.
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.
Sole of the City: Raced more than 4 1/2 lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, moved four wide into stretch and finished third a half-length behind at six furlongs on June 27 at Prairie Meadows. (Raced third inside 2 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, split horses for the drive, advanced to second in stretch, but couldn’t close gap and was beaten a half-length at six furlongs on July 16.)
Boots Are Walking: Tracked pace in fourth more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, brushed rival 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. (Stalked pace five wide in third more than 1 1/2 lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile and closed in stretch to win by a nose at five furlongs on a good turf course July 2.)
Fortunate Buy: Raced three lengths back in fourth after a half-mile, rallied in stretch to make up nearly 2 1/2 lengths and lost by a half-length and a neck at six furlongs on Aug. 1.
C Street: Broke ninth and last, trailed by more than ninth lengths after a half-mile, swung outward midway on far turn, launched rally from heading home, forced to steady behind traffic in mid-stretch, altered course outward, recovered to make up 4 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 18; ran final 2 1/2 furlongs in 28 3/5.
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: Tracked pace in second 2 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied inside eighth pole to take lead and won by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 11; returned $13 on front end. (Steadied at quarter-ole in fourth, dropped to fifth more than 2 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out for drive, advanced to fourth in stretch and finished third by a nose at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 31.)
Gold Aly: Raced eighth more than 7 1/2 lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, came out five wide for drive and rallied to make up more than seven lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a length at 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf Aug. 2
American’s Friend: Broke sixth and last, trailed by more than four lengths after three-eighths of a mile, came out in stretch to make up nearly 3 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a nose at five furlongs on the turf July 18. (Tracked pace two lengths behind in third after a half-mile, came out in stretch, split rivals, gained lead in mid-stretch and drew off to win by 2 1/4 lengths at a mile on the turf July 25; returned $12.60 on the front end.)
Mama Luc: Broke 10th and last, trailed by 11 1/2 lengths after a half-mile, moved up along rail to fifth in stretch, made up more than three lengths and finished second beaten a head at six furlongs on July 16; ran final quarter in 22 1/5.
Delaware Park
Bentrovhto: Raced sixth more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, moved up wide to fourth in stretch and finished third making up more than four lengths and beaten a neck and a length at six furlongs on July 30.
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.
Swear to It: Raced sixth and last 9 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced outside to third in stretch, closed well to make up three lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at a mile and 70 yards on July 2.
Blue Sailor: Accelerated to 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 at Colonial Downs. (Raced more than 2 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of a mile, fanned five into stretch losing ground dropping to sixth and ran down leaders to win by a nose at five furlongs on the turf July 19; returned $12.80 on front end.)
Ellis Park
Affair to Remember: Sped clear from start, led by two lengths after a half-mile, increased margin to five lengths in stretch and drew away to score by 10 lengths as rider pleased at a mile on July 31.
Copy Runner: Stumbled at start, raced eighth and last early, advanced to seventh more than 3 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out five wide for drive, rallied from sixth in stretch to make up 3 1/4 lengths and finished third beaten three-quarters of a length and a neck at six furlongs on July 16. (Tracked pace in third more than three lengths behind after a half-mile and rallied wide in stretch to gain second by three-quarters of length at six furlongs on July 26; returned $6.80 for place.)
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
Dragum: Raced seventh more than 5 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out for drive, finished willingly to make up 2 1/4 lengths in stretch and gained second by a head at a mile on the turf; ran final quarter in 24 1/5.
Cook’s Nook: Raced 7 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, closed well between rivals in stretch to make up nearly 3 1/2 lengths and finished third beaten a head and a nose at seven furlongs on July 4; ran final three furlongs in 37 seconds. (Pressed pace in third, advanced to second in stretch, weakened and finished third at six furlongs on July 24.)
Flat Out Fast: Stalked pace in third more than 1 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to second in stretch, weakened and ran third at seven furlongs on July 3. (Pressed pace a head behind in third after a half-mile, attempted to rally in stretch, weakened and finished third by 11 lengths at 6 1/2 furlongs on July 27.)
Sligo Joe: Stalked pace three wide in third three lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied in stretch and won by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on the turf June 27. (Raced 3 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, dropped to sixth in stretch traffic and staged mild rally to finish third by 2 1/4 lengths at a mile on the turf July 20.)
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.
Grand Cinnabar: Raced nine lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, lost ground and position to seventh in stretch, closed fast inside to make up more than 7 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a half-length 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 3. (Bumped at break, raced 10th more than 9 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, saved ground into stretch, rallied from seventh and finished third by 1 1/2 lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 17.)
Philadelphia Park
Bomber D Back: Raced seventh more than 9 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, closed fast in stretch from fifth to make up nearly nine lengths and finished second beaten a neck at six furlongs on July 29.
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. (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; returned $8.80 to place.)
Big Easy: Chased winner in second to stretch, weakened and finished third at 5 1/2 furlongs on a wet fast surface July 6 at Delaware. (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.)
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.
No More Green: Raced wide 14 lengths behind in 11th after a half-mile, circled rivals six wide, rallied from 10th in stretch, made up more than five lengths and finished third beaten a head and nose at 1 1/16 miles on Aug. 2; ran final 2 1/2 furlongs in 29.
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.
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 at Belmont Park.
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