posted March 31, 2008 at 14:49 EST in Triple Crown Betting Trends
Horse Racing Bets - Horses to Watch
by Greg Melikov
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, ran second twice and finished third two times since Feb. 14.
Charlie Caliente: Broke slowly sixth and last, trailed inside by more than seven lengths after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch, angled out, made up more than 6 ½ lengths and finished a game second beaten 1 ½ lengths at a mile on March 28.
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Manhasset Indian: Raced more than seven lengths behind in eighth after three-eighths of a mile, eased out in stretch, rallied from sixth to make up more than 5 ¼ lengths and finished second full of run beaten 1 ¼ lengths at five furlongs on the turf March 28.
Open Bar: Raced 10 ½ lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, swung out seven wide into stretch, closed from fifth to make up 1 ¾ lengths and finished second by a half-length at six furlongs March 22.
Take a Check: Raced five lengths behind in third after a half-mile, launched rally near five-sixteenths pole, lost ground into stretch, closed steadily to make up 4 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a neck at a mile on March 27.
Lord’s View: Raced more than 4 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, roused for drive, made up three lengths in stretch and gained second by three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on March 27.
De Fearless One: Raced more than 6 ½ lengths behind in seventh after three-eighths of a mile, rallied extremely wide from fourth in stretch, made up more than 3 ¾ lengths and closed with good energy to finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 5 ½ furlongs on March 25.
La Estrellita: Raced sixth more than 11 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from fifth five wide into stretch, closed fast to make up 4 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten a neck at a mile and 70 yards on March 28.
River Echo: Crowded after breaking seventh and last, raced 4 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, came out four wide into stretch, made up four lengths and finished well in second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on March 27; ran final quarter in 23 1/5.
Sharpster: Raced more than four lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, came six wide into stretch, rallied to make up more than 3 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a nose at mile on March 28.
Why Yield: Raced more than 6 ½ lengths behind in 10th after a half-mile, closed fast outside from fifth in stretch and gained second by a nose at 6 ½ furlongs on March 27.
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