posted July 7, 2008 at 17:20 in Triple Crown Betting Trends
Horse Racing Betting Picks – Melikov’s Horses to Watch
by Greg Melikov
Horses worth watching for off track betting enthusiasts, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov that should do well next time out or improve considerably, won 11 races, ran second four times and finished third six times since June 7. These online wagering runners are worth considering no matter your thoroughbred betting choice or preferred racebook.
Gallo Del Bar: Raced fifth more than 2 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, lacked room on far turn, lost ground turning for home, closed with a rush from sixth to make up more than two lengths and finished second beaten a neck at a mile on the turf July 5.
Catonia: Broke slowly seventh and last, raced four lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, lost ground on the turn, closed well from fourth in stretch to make up more than 2 ¾ lengths and finished third beaten a head and a neck at 1 1/16 miles on July 3.
I Am the Queen: Raced four lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, angled out for drive, rallied between rivals leaving the sixteenth pole to make up nearly 2 ½ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a head at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 4.
Swear to It: Raced sixth and last 9 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced outside to third in stretch, closed well to make up three lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at a mile and 70 yards on July 2.
Runforthemoneybaby: Raced eighth in tight early, was more than 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, split rivals on far turn and again in stretch, rallied from fifth to make up 3 ½ lengths and finished third beaten a length and a neck at a mile on the turf July 4; ran final quarter in 22 2/5.
Cook’s Nook: Raced 7 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, closed well between rivals in stretch to make up nearly 3 ½ lengths and finished third beaten a head and a nose at seven furlongs on July 4; ran final three furlongs in 37 seconds.
Grand Cinnabar: Raced nine lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, lost ground and position to seventh in stretch, closed fast inside to make up more than 7 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 3.
Sarzana: Failed to break sharply from the 11th and outside post, raced sixth more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied wide to make up more than 2 ¼ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at seven furlongs on a sealed muddy surface July 5.
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