Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch
Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won four times, ran second five times and finished third six times since July 4. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track.
ARLINGTON PARK
Adistan: Raced four lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, caught five wide on far turn, lost ground carried out further in upper stretch…
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Haskell Features Cream of Triple Crown Runners’ Crop
BY GREG MELIKOV
The cream of the 3-year-old crop that won or finished second in at least one of the Triple Crown legs collide on Sunday in the $1 million Haskell Invitational.
In addition, three runners have six Grade 1 triumphs to their credit. The Preakness champ Lookin at Lucky has accounted for three of them. His trainer Bob Baffert also has the number 4 in mind — he saddled the winner of Monmouth Park‘s premier race three times in the 21st Century.
Baffert can’t hide his excitement about his colt’s chances in the 43rd renewal…
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Jim Dandy Could Be a Bang Up Stakes Race
By GREG MELIKOV
The 47th Jim Dandy Stakes could be a bang up stakes race featuring several runners coming into the summer season with high hopes.
Race horse trainer Nick Zito is sending out Fly Down that’s been on the upswing since capturing the Dwyer on May 10 at Belmont Park by six lengths over Drosselmeyer. The son of Mineshaft came less than a length short of winning the Belmont Stakes on June 10 over the Dwyer runner-up.
Since then Fly Down has been training like a horse on a mission, working exceptionally well at Saratoga.
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Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch
Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won nine times, ran second four times and finished third four times since June 7. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track.
ARLINGTON PARK
Via Di Roma: Raced inside eight lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, gathered momentum leaving far turn, rallied four wide from fifth to make up more than five lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a neck at about a mile on the turf July 16; ran final quarter in 24 1/5.
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Haskell Shaping Up as Competitive, Key Summer Race
By GREG MELIKOV
Monmouth Park’s 43rd Haskell Invitational will give the winner a leg up in the quest for top 3-year-old honors in 2010. It will pit winners of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, plus the Belmont Stakes runner-up, in a very competitive race.
The Preakness heroine Rachel Alexandra and Belmont winner Summer Bird clashed in last year’s Monmouth Park showcase race and the filly cruised to a six-length victory. It broke a 4-4 tie between Preakness-Belmont combatants since the inaugural in ’68.
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Two Stakes Attract Several Runners in Triple Crown Events
By GREG MELIKOV
A pair of stakes Saturday on different surfaces has lured several 3-year-olds that ran in one or more Triple Crown races this year.
The $600,000 Virginia Derby on Saturday features three colts in the eight-horse field that have enjoyed more success on turf than dirt.
Likely favorite Paddy O’Prado, third in the Kentucky Derby and sixth in the Preakness, is going for his third victory on the grass. He hit the board in all five trips over three different turf courses, going 2-1-2, and is the horse to beat.
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Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch
Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won 10 times, ran second nine times and finished third twice since May 20. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track.
ARLINGTON PARK
Minister’s Joy: Raced fifth early, dropped to sixth 8 1/2 lengths behind after a half-mile, fell to seventh fanning six wide entering stretch, rallied to make up more than 3 1/4 lengths and finished third beaten 1 1/4 lengths and a head at a mile on the turf July 10.
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Summit of Speed Is Sprint Day of the Year at Calder Race Course
BY GREG MELIKOV
Saturday’s Summit of Speed at Calder Race Course features seven stakes worth $1.35 million that has lured scores of sprinters from throughout the country.
Two stakes, each valued at $350,000, are designated Win and You’re in the Breeders’ Cup: The Princess Rooney and Smile Sprint handicaps. Each six-furlong race carries a $350,000 purse and attracted 13 entries.
The Princess Rooney attracted fillies and mares 3-years-old and up aiming for a spot in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.
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I Want Revenge Aims to Rebound in Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park
By GREG MELIKOV
I Want Revenge aims to live up to his name and rebound in Saturday’s $300,000 Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park. The son of Stephen Got Even was favored to win the Kentucky Derby 2009 when he suffered a left-front ankle injury and was scratched the morning of the race.
Filling in his ankle proved more serious than first thought — significant ligament damage. No one was sure he would even race again.
When I Want Revenge came to the Aqueduct barn of Rick Dutrow in April…
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Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch
Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won nine times, ran second seven times and finished third twice since May 16. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track.
Arlington Park
Tom Archdeacon: Raced four lengths behind in third after a half-mile, dropped to sixth entering far turn, awaited clear path at five-sixteenth pole…
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