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 six times, ran second five times and finished third four times since Dec. 2. These thoroughbreds are worth considering when developing your betting strategy.
Study Abroad: Raced ninth and last early, moved to eighth 14 lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to fourth in stretch, closed fast to make up 5 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a length at a mile on the inner track Feb. 1.
FAIR GROUNDS
Belle City Boy: Raced more than 13 lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, angled out for the drive, closed gamely to make up more than 3 ¾ lengths in stretch and gained second by a neck at a mile on Feb. 5.
GULFSTREAM PARK
Prime Delivery: Raced ninth and last more than 11 lengths behind after a half-mile, came into stretch three wide, rallied from eighth to make up more than 4 ¾ lengths and finished third by a length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Feb. 5.
Johannesburgaffair: Broke seventh and last, trailed by more than seven lengths after a half-mile, swung six wide into stretch, rallied from fourth to make up nearly three lengths and finished second beaten a neck at six furlongs on Jan. 31.
Levitating: Raced 11 lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, angled in on far turn, blocked repeatedly in upper stretch, moved outside and finished second beaten by a nose at 1 1/8 miles on Feb. 6; advanced to first when winner was disqualified for impeding several times nearing furlong marker and placed second.
PHILADELPHIA PARK
Stay Safe: Went right to the lead just off rail, led by two lengths after a half-mile, increased margin to five lengths in stretch and drew off in handy fashion to win by eight lengths going 1:10 3/5 for six furlongs on Feb. 7.
RETAMA PARK
Control Freak: Broke ninth, dropped to 10th and last more than 15 lengths behind after a half-mile, made a middle move to sixth picking up 6 ½ lengths after six furlongs, rallied outside in stretch to make up 4 ¼ lengths and finished third by three lengths at a mile on Feb. 5.
SANTA ANITA
Haka: Raced sixth early, dropped to seventh more than 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, came four wide into stretch and gained more than 2 ¾ lengths to finish second by a neck at a mile on Feb. 7.
TAMPA BAY DOWNS
Privy Seal: Raced more than three lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, boxed and blocked from far turn to mid-stretch, altered course to find racing room outside and closed fast late to finish second beaten a neck at a mile on the turf Feb. 6.
TURF PARADISE
Zee Topper: Broke 10th and last, trailed by more than 13 ½ lengths after a half-mile, rallied from seventh in the four path to make up more than six lengths and finished second nosed out at a mile on Feb. 3.
TURFWAY PARK
Senorita’s Secrets: Raced 7 ½ lengths behind in seventh after three-eighths of a mile, angled out for drive, rallied from fifth to make up more than five lengths and finished second full of run beaten a half-length at 5 ½ furlongs on Feb. 6.
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