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, finished second once and ran third five times since Dec. 3. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track.
AQUEDUCT
Reserved Quality: Broke sixth and last, raced six lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile and rallied in stretch to gain second by 3 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on Jan. 16.
DELTA DOWNS
Storm Or Two: Dueled early for lead, gained a clear margin entering turn, led by two lengths after three-eighths of a mile, drew off in stretch and won easily by 6 ¼ lengths at five furlongs on Jan. 18.
FAIR GROUNDS
Little Pinkie: Raced fourth early, dropped to fifth 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, brushed with rival at quarter pole, rallied outside from fourth in stretch to make up more than 1 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a nose at a mile and 70 yards on Jan. 18.
GOLDEN GATE FIELDS
Double Episode: Difficult to load, raced eighth and last more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, altered course inside for drive, rallied from sixth in stretch to make up 5 ½ lengths and gained second by a head at a mile on Jan. 16.
GULFSTREAM PARK
Clip the Coupons: Hit gate at break, raced 12 ½ lengths behind in 10th after three-eighths of a mile, angled wide at top of stretch, closed fast from seventh to make up 5 ½ lengths and finished second full of run beaten a length at five furlongs on the turf Jan. 16.
LAUREL PARK
Cooper River: Raced more than 3 ½ lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, checked behind a wall of horses in stretch, angled out four wide, closed gamely to make up more than two lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on Jan. 19.
OAKLAWN PARK
Byrd William: Pressed pace a length behind in second after a half-mile, shuffled back along rail on far turn, roused for the drive, rallied from fourth in stretch to make up more than 3 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on Jan. 16.
PARX (PHILADELPHIA PARK)
Mi Preciosa: Raced more than 3 ½ lengths behind in seventh after three-eighths of a mile, split rivals on turn, eased out for drive, closed from third in stretch to make up four lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 5 ½ furlongs on Jan. 16.
SANTA ANITA PARK
Adam Suances: Raced 9 ½ lengths behind eighth and last after a half-mile, swung out four wide exiting turn, closed stoutly even wider in stretch to make up more than 3 ¾ lengths and gained second by a neck at 6 ½ furlongs on Jan. 16; ran final 1 ½ furlongs in 29 4/5.
TAMPA BAY DOWNS
Guam Typhoon: Stalked pace two lengths behind in third after a half-mile, took command in stretch and drew off ridden out to win by 3 ¾ lengths, covering the seven furlongs in 1:22 3/5 on Jan. 18.
TURF PARADISE
Shemya Reef: Raced 5 ½ lengths behind in seventh after three-eighths of a mile, went five wide leaving turn, closed well from fifth to make up more than 2 ½ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a length at 5 ½ furlongs on Jan. 18.
TURFWAY PARK
Time to Getit: Raced more than four lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, closed well four wide from fourth to make up five lengths in stretch and gained second by a head at six furlongs on Jan. 19.
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