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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, finished second twice and ran third five times since Aug. 13. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track.
BELMONT
In Speight Ofitall: Raced 8 ½ lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, saved ground into stretch, angled out for clear path nearing eighth pole, rallied from fifth to make up three lengths and finished third beaten a head for third at seven furlongs on the turf Sept. 27; ran final three furlongs in 36 1/5.
CALDER
Bad News Captain: Raced 7 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, swung out for stretch run, rallied under strong hand ride from fifth after jockey lost whip, made up 6 ¼ lengths and gained second by 1 ¼ lengths at seven furlongs on Sept. 27.
DELAWARE PARK
Reel Victory: Raced six lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, dropped to seventh after six furlongs, closed fast outside in stretch to make up four lengths and finished second beaten a neck at a mile on the turf Sept. 29; ran final quarter in 23 3/5.
HAWTHORNE
Jimmy Got Even: Tracked leaders inside more than 6 ½ lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, shifted six wide in stretch, rallied from sixth to make up more than 4 ¾ lengths and finished third beaten three-quarters of a length and a nose at 6 ½ furlongs on Oct. 6.
KEENELAND
Horned Frog: Broke from the outside 11th post, raced more than 5 ½ lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, angled out five wide for drive, rallied from seventh in stretch to make up more than six lengths and finished second beaten a length at 1 1/8 miles on Oct. 5.
LAUREL PARK
Morning Cigar: Stumbled leaving gate, raced sixth and last early, advanced to fourth more than three lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied in stretch to make up 3 ¼ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on Sept. 28.
PARX (PHILADELPHIA PARK)
Jet Set Vinny: Off slowly, raced eighth and last more than 5 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, eased out for drive, rallied to make up more than 4 ¼ lengths in stretch and gained second by a half-length at 6 ½ furlongs on Sept. 29.
REMINGTON PARK
Never Say No: Stalked pace outside more than six lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, dropped inside for drive, rallied in stretch to make up nearly 4 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 5 ½ furlongs on a sealed sloppy track on Sept. 29.
SANTA ANITA
Mensa Heat: Raced five lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, swung five wide into stretch, rallied to make up more than 2 ¼ lengths and finished third beaten a neck for second at 6 ½ furlongs on the turf Sept. 28.
SUFFOLK DOWNS
Tobacco Fox: Raced more than 4 ½ lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, angled out for drive, bore out in upper stretch, straightened, rallied to make up nearly 4 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a nose at about 7 ½ furlongs on the turf Sept. 26.
WOODBINE
Firm Believer: Raced seventh early, blocked on turn, dropped to ninth and last more than 4 ½ lengths after a half-mile, angled out for stretch run, rallied from fifth to make up nearly five lengths and finished second beaten a nose at seven furlongs on Sept. 26; ran final three furlongs in 37 seconds.
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