Melikov's Horses To WatchBy Greg MelikovWagerWeb.com Contributing Writer Compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, who has correctly picked two races and finished second three times since May 6. ARLINGTON PARK Killing M Softly: Raced 3 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, came off rail on far turn, rallied from fifth to make up more than 2 lengths and lost by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on yielding turf June 11. Devil's Diary: Raced fifth early, dropped back to ninth more than 9 lengths behind after a half-mile, came five wide into stretch, rallied from fourth to make up 3 lengths and lost by a head at 1 1/16 miles on the turf June 4. Unreal Rocket: Bumped with winner at break, raced more than 10 lengths behind after a half-mile, came five wide into stretch, rallied from fifth to make up more than 6 lengths and lost by a neck at six furlongs on May 27. BELMONT Homerette: Raced eighth early, inched up to seventh more than 4 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied four wide nearing stretch, made up more than four lengths and lost by a neck at six furlongs on June 11. Preacher's Tale: Raced third early, dropped back to sixth more than 6 lengths behind after a half-mile, came three wide into stretch, rallied from fifth to make up four lengths and lost by a neck at six furlongs on June 4. Peg's Player: Raced eighth early, dropped back to ninth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, came wide for drive, rallied from fifth to make up seven lengths in stretch and lost by a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on the turf May 24. Play in the FREE $15,000 NFL Betting Handicapping Contest every week all season long! Put your bankroll over the TOP and sign-up now at SBG Global! Join SBG Global and start winning CASH today! 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Staria: Steadied at start, checked early, raced more than 5 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied four wide in stretch, made up more than four lengths and lost by a head at a mile on the turf April 30. CHURCHILL DOWNS Rashaund: Raced fifth more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, swung out seven wide entering stretch to make more than three lengths and gained second by more than 3 lengths at six furlongs on June 7. Dynamist: Raced 6 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, inched up inside on far turn, lacked room at quarter pole, straightened after going very wide into the lane, made up more than 2 lengths in stretch and lost by three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf June 4. Lord Lovat: Broke sluggishly, bumped rival, raced eighth more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced along rail on turn, eased out between foes four wide for the drive, rallied from fourth to make up 4 lengths in stretch and gained second by a neck at six furlongs on May 21. Handlewoman: Broke in air, landed badly to trail early, raced ninth more than 8 lengths behind after three-sixteenths of a mile, raced near hedge around turn, angled out eight wide into lane, bumped late by winner, made up more than two lengths and lost by a length at five furlongs on the turf May 13. FINGERLAKES Sosella: Raced 12 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, angled to rail in upper stretch, made up more than 4 lengths and lost by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on April 29 at Tampa Bay Downs. HOLLYWOODPARK Early Ronan: Raced eighth more than 5 lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, came out in mid-stretch to make up more than seven lengths and lost by a neck at 5 furlongs on the turf June 9. La Chola: Squeezed back at break, trailed early, inched up to seventh more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from fifth to make up more than three lengths in stretch and lost by a neck at six furlongs on June 2. Purple Royale: Raced seventh more than 16 lengths behind after a half-mile, moved up on turn, came out in stretch to rally from fifth, closed willingly to make up more than six lengths and lost by a neck at 7 furlongs on May 27. New Joysey Jeff: Stalked pace in second from onset a bit off rail, put a head in front three deep in mid-stretch, rider lost whip past sixteenth pole and was beaten by three-quarters of a length at a mile on the turf May 21. Bet on one of the most popular races for the Triple Crown; betting Preakness Stakes has begun! INDIANADOWNS Buster Bailey: Raced fourth after a half-mile, saved ground into the lane, angled out in stretch, caught leader inside sixteenth pole and drew clear by two lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf May 8. (Raced fifth early, dropped back sixth inside six lengths behind after a half-mile, angled to mid-track for drive, finished second full of run making up 3 lengths in stretch and lost by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on the turf May 20.) LOUISIANADOWNS Best Colors: Raced fifth more than 3 lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, moved out for drive while being straightened, made up more than two lengths and lost by a half-length at five furlongs on June 11. Ski Race: Off a bit slow, trailed early, advanced to seventh more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied three wide from sixth into stretch, made up more than 4 lengths and lost by three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on June 4. MEADOWLANDS Unreal General: Broke from outside, raced sixth early, dropped back to seventh two lengths behind after a half-mile, slipped through along rail leaving furlong marker, closed fast from sixth to make up more than five lengths in stretch and lost by a head at a mile on the turf April 15 at Tampa Bay Downs. Are you ready for betting Belmont Stakes? The World's top 3 year olds return for the third leg of the Triple Crown! Make your Belmont Stakes picks Today and come home a Winner!! MONMOUTH Shadowmom: Raced 12 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, angled outside, launched rally in the lane, made up more than 3 lengths in stretch and lost by three-quarters of a length at a mile and 70 yards on a sealed muddy surface June 8 Sterwins: Chased pace four wide 9 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, dropped back on turn, came again in stretch, made up 6 lengths and lost by three-quarters of length at six furlongs on May 20; ran final quarter in 24 4/5 at Belmont. (Gained lead by a head after a quarter-mile, steadily increased margin into the lane and cruised to a 10-length victory at 1 1/16 miles on June 10.) Slews Enough: Pinched back, bumped at break, trailed early, inched up to seventh more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, came three wide into stretch, rallied from fourth to make up more than 2 lengths and gained second by 3 lengths at six furlongs on May 13. (Tracked pace three wide in third on turn, but couldn't close gap in stretch and lost by 1 lengths at six furlongs on a muddy surface on June 9.) PHILADELPHIAPARK Letrado: Raced fifth early, dropped back to sixth more than 6 lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced wide on far turn, rallied from third to make up 2 lengths in stretch and lost by a half-length at a mile and 70 yards on May 13. Sans Win: Went to lead soon after the break, led by a head after a quarter-mile, turned it on in the lane and drew off by 10 lengths at 1 1/16 miles on June 10. (Chased pace wide early, raced 3 lengths behind after a half-mile, launched rally on turn, but couldn't close gap in stretch and lost by 2 lengths at 6 furlongs on June 11; returned $8 for place.) Sign Post: Didn't break alertly, raced sixth early, advanced to fifth more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied inside into stretch, closed gamely from fourth to second making up two lengths and lost by a length at 5 furlongs on April 11. (Pressed pace early, led by a half-length after a half-mile, took command in stretch and won by three lengths at six furlongs on May 6.) Imachadancer: Raced sixth more than 3 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied to fourth in stretch, closed well to make up 5 lengths and lost by a length at six furlongs on a sloppy surface April 8. --- by Greg Melikov at WagerWeb.com on June 16, 2006
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