Race Horses to Watch

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 five races, finished second four times and ran third four times since Sept. 13.

BELMONT PARK

Winaway: Broke last, moved up to third more than 1 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied four wide into stretch, bumped repeatedly and was nosed out for place at six furlongs on Oct. 13; ran final quarter in 23 2/5.

CALDER

All Hail Stormy: Broke last awkwardly, raced six lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of a mile, angled wide for stretch run, rallied to make up more than three lengths and finished second by 1 ½ lengths at five furlongs on a sealed sloppy surfaces Oct. 13.

HAWTHORNE

Dangerous Summer: Off slowly, trailed in ninth more than 15 lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced five wide to fifth in stretch, closed fast to make up four lengths and finished second beaten a head at a mile on the turf Oct. 13; ran final quarter in 23 3/5.

KEENELAND

Les Grands Trois: Steadied at start, bumped around in tight quarters, raced sixth more than four lengths after a half-mile, circled rivals seven wide into the lane, made up more than two lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at about seven furlongs on Oct. 13.

OAK TREE AT SANTA ANITA

Indian Sun: Broke slowly 11th and last, moved to 10th more than 10 lengths behind after a half-mile, came out four wide into the stretch in eighth, closed willingly to make up more than 4 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at about 6 ½ furlongs on the turf Oct. 13.

PHILADELPHIA PARK

White Russian: Raced more than five lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, launched drive leaving turn from fourth, made up more than 2 ¾ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten three-quarter of a length at six furlongs on Oct. 9.