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Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov that should improve significantly or do well next time out, won three times, ran second 10 times and finished third twice since May 7. These thoroughbreds are worth considering when developing your betting strategy.
Nan Ann Rocks: Broke slowly 10th and last, trailed by 10 1/2 lengths after a half-mile, swung wide for the drive, rallied from sixth in stretch to make up more than 2 1/4 lengths and finished third beaten three-quarters of a length and a nose at a mile on the turf June 6; ran final half in 47 1/5.
The Foundry: Broke 12th and last, trailed by more than 11 lengths after a half-mile, saved ground advancing to eighth in stretch, closed fast to make up more than six lengths and finished third beaten a neck and a nose at a mile on May 22; ran final quarter in 24 3/5.
Jilly From Philly: Broke seventh and last, trailed by more than six lengths after a half-mile, angled out for the drive, closed with a rush from fifth in stretch, made up 2 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a head at six furlongs on May 3; ran final quarter in 24 seconds. (Raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than 4 1/2 lengths behind after a half mile, lost ground turning for home and rallied from fifth in stretch to gain third beaten less than three-quarters of a length at a mile on June 7.)
Opportune Moment: Raced three lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, bumped with rival while in tight on turn, angled out three wide for room entering stretch, made up nearly 1 1/2 lengths from third and finished second beaten a neck at about a mile on the turf April 21 at Tampa Bay Downs. (Raced nine length behind in fourth after a half-mile, rallied wide to second in stretch, but couldn’t catch winner while securing place by 8 1/4 lengths at 1 1/16 miles on May 22.)
Kitty Nip: Raced ninth in traffic early, advanced to eighth seven lengths behind after a half-mile, angled four wide for the drive, closed from sixth in stretch to make up more than 3 1/2 lengths and finished third beaten a neck and 1 1/4 lengths at six furlongs on the turf June 3; ran final quarter in 23 1/5.
Lisa B: Raced 10th and last more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, blocked behind a wall of rivals on far turn, angled out in mid-stretch, rallied from seventh to make up more than 4 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a head at 1 1/16 miles on May 21.
Half Metal Jacket: Raced 11 1/2 lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, taken outside in stretch and closed fast to win by 2 3/4 lengths at seven furlongs on April 18; returned $15.20 on front end. (Led by a half-length after six furlongs, fought gamely through stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at a mile on May 20.)
Straight Thunder: Raced 8 1/2 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, swung out for the drive, made up nearly 3 1/4 lengths in stretch and finished third beaten a head and three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on a sealed sloppy surface June 5.
Dancer by Night: Raced eighth and last more than 7 1/2 furlongs after a half-mile, angled from three wide for drive, closed well in stretch to make up more than 3 3/4 lengths and finished fourth beaten two necks and three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on a sealed sloppy surface May 23. (Trailed in sixth more that 7 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch and finished in that position by 3 1/2 lengths a mile on a sealed sloppy surface June 6.)
Peruano Smoke: Raced 2 1/2 lengths behind in third after a half-mile, rallied in stretch to make up 1 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at a mile on May 8.
Canterbury Park
Justa Streak: Raced more than 5 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, advanced four wide to third in stretch and gained second by 3 3/4 lengths at six furlongs on May 16. (Tracked pace in second 3 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, angled three wide for the drive, couldn’t close gap, but held place by 1 3/4 lengths at six furlongs on May 29.)
Pure Clan: Raced sixth and last 3 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out four wide on far turn, rallied between horses in stretch from fourth to make up nearly two lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on the turf June 6.
Rinterval: Raced fifth more than 3 1/2 lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, angled out in stretch, closed well to make up 3 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a neck at five furlongs on the turf May 22.
Cannonball: Bumped at break, recovered quickly, raced more than 2 1/2 lengths behind in fourth after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground going wider in stretch, made up three lengths and finished second beaten a neck at five furlongs on a good turf course May 1.
Headache: Raced more than five lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, dropped to sixth looking for room in mid-stretch, finished well making up more than 2 3/4 lengths and ran second beaten 1 1/4 lengths at 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf April 1; ran final 2 1/2 furlongs in 28 seconds at Santa Anita.
Delaware Park
Evonne: Broke eighth and last, trailed by more than 9 1/2 lengths after a half-mile, rallied in stretch to make up more than 5 3/4 lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on a wet fast surface June 3.
Gray Might: Raced fourth early, advanced to second a length behind after a half-mile and held place by three lengths at six furlongs on May 18. (Raced sixth early, advanced to fourth less than three-quarters of a length behind after a half-mile, rallied to second in stretch, but couldn’t close gap and safely held place by 4 1/2 lengths at six furlongs in May 30.)
Evangeline Downs
Bust a Groove: Raced more than 7 1/2 lengths behind in ninth after three-eighths of a mile, angled out in the lane, closed fast from fifth in stretch to make up 4 1/2 lengths and finished second by a neck at five furlongs on the turf June 5.
Nine Free: Raced four lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of a mile, steadied leaving the turn, recovered to rally from fourth making up nearly four lengths and finished second beaten a neck at five furlongs on April 24. (Raced fourth early, dropped to fifth more than 2 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied three wide to gain a half-length advantage in stretch and finished second edged by a neck at six furlongs on May 20.)
Scofield Barracks: Broke 12th and last, squeezed at start, raced ninth more than 8 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, came out in upper stretch, rallied from fifth to make up more than five lengths and finished second by 1 1/4 lengths at six furlongs June 6; ran final quarter in 23 seconds.
Warren’s Tony R.: Raced more than three lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, closed willingly from fourth in stretch to make up nearly 2 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a neck at seven furlongs on May 22.
Welken: Raced 4 1/2 lengths behind in sixth after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from fifth in stretch, split rivals to make up more than 2 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a nose at 1 1/16 miles on the turf May 6; ran final 2 1/2 furlongs in 29 4/5. (Raced more than 9 1/2 lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, came out three deep in stretch and closed willingly to finish second beaten a neck at a mile on the turf May 21.)
Reality Uptown: Dueled with winner from the start and finished second beaten a head at 4 1/2 furlongs on April 22. (Tracked pace from start, raced 1 1/2 lengths behind in second after a half-mile, but couldn’t catch winner while easily securing the place by 3 1/4 lengths by 3 1/4 lengths at 4 1/2 furlongs on May 7.)
Reba Is Tops: Pressed pace in second a half-length behind after a half-mile, battled gamely through the stretch, put a head in front late between rivals and was nipped by a nose at 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf April 12 at Santa Anita; returned $10 to place. (Pressed pace less than a length behind in third after three-eighths of a mile, gained advantage in stretch by a half-length and won by a length at five furlongs on the turf May 15.)
Lone Star Park
Fresh: Raced third early, dropped to fourth three lengths behind after a half-mile, moved out at top of the stretch, closed well to make up nearly three lengths and finished second beaten a nose at six furlongs on June 4; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.
Dakota Gypsy: Raced seventh and last more than 4 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from third between rivals in upper stretch to make up nearly 2 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a nose at a mile on May 16; ran final quarter in 24 2/5.
Our Story: Raced more than six lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, swung out in fourth at top of the stretch, closed fast to make up 4 1/2 lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at seven furlongs on a muddy surface May 3.
Louisiana Downs
Taylortown: Raced more than 4 1/2 lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, steered out a bit in stretch, rallied from third to make up 3 3/4 lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on May 17; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.
Belfast: Broke slowly 10th and last, trailed by more than 13 1/2 lengths after a half-mile, swung five wide into the stretch, rallied from fourth to make up more than two lengths and finished second beaten a length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf April 23 at Lone Star Park.
Ridin Shotgun: Bumped leaving gate, rider lost left rein briefly, raced nine and last more than 10 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from sixth in stretch to make up more than 2 3/4 lengths and gained second by 1 1/2 lengths at six furlongs on June 3; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.
Maddy’s Crowd: Raced 10th and last more than three lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from seventh five wide into stretch and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on the turf; ran final 2 1/2 furlongs in 29 2/5.
Stones Throw: Pressed pace a head back in second after a half-mile, gained lead by a head after six furlongs, dueled gamely rest of way, bumped with winner in mid-stretch and finished second beaten a head at a mile and 70 yards on a sealed muddy surface on April 20 at Philadelphia Park. (Pressed pace a half-length behind in second after a half-mile, moved to front on far turn, led by a head in stretch, battled gamely, but lost by 1 1/2 lengths at a mile on May 9.)
Mountaineer Park
Farleyshelonwheels: Raced more than 3 1/2 lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, advanced very wide to sixth in stretch and finished strongly to gain third by three-quarters of a length at seven furlongs on April 5 at Charles Town. (Raced more than five lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, rallied to third in stretch and finished second by 2 1/4 lengths at a mile on May 16.)
Penn National
Stay Safe: Raced 1 1/2 lengths behind on third after a half-mile, grabbed lead in mid-stretch and drew off to win by 2 1/4 lengths ridden out at a mile and 70 yards on March 16 at Philadelphia Park. (Stalked pace in second through turn, grabbed lead by a head in upper stretch and drew clear to win by 5 1/2 lengths at six furlongs on May 13.)
Philadelphia Park
Jaunty Gate: Raced more than 6 1/2 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, closed strongly to make up nearly four lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a neck at a mile on the turf June 2; ran final half in 47 1/5.
Julie’s Bronzie: Raced ninth and last more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied outside in stretch to make up 4 1/2 lengths and finished third beaten a neck and a half-length at six furlongs on May 18.
Mr. Congeniality: Grabbed lead early, led by a length after a half-mile, gradually edged clear in stretch and won by 1 1/2 lengths at 6 1/2 furlongs on May 30. (Raced third more than 1 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied to second in stretch and edged ahead to win by a half-length at seven furlongs on June 7.)
True Values: Tracked pace in third early, slipped through inside of turn to gain lead entering stretch, increased margin to three lengths and prevailed by three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on April 7. (Chased pace more than 1 1/2 lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch and finished in that position a neck out of second at six furlongs on May 16.)
Conquer the Fear: Steadied near half-mile marker, raced more than two lengths behind in fifth after four furlongs, steadied again near end of backstretch losing a couple of lengths, went outside to find room for the drive, closed fast to make up nearly four lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a head at 6 1/2 furlongs on March 31.
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