Horses to WatchBy Greg MelikovWagerWeb.com Contributing Writer Veteran handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov gives his best bets worth watching. ARLINGTON PARK Devil's Diary: Raced fifth early, dropped back to ninth more than 9 lengths behind after a half-mile, came five wide into the 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 Preacher's Take: Raced third early, dropped back to sixth more than 6 lengths behind after a half-mile, came three wide into stretch, rallied from fifth. Made up four lengths and lost by a neck at six furlongs 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 and lost by a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on the turf May 24. 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. Pennyrile: Raced fourth more than 8 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied in stretch to third making up more than 4 lengths and was nosed out at six furlongs on May 11; ran final quarter in 24 1/5. Are you ready to win some cash? WagerWeb.com has built a solid reputation by offering their customers quick easy deposits, the best customer service in the industry, fast payouts and great bonuses. They specialize in the European Market for all sports including one of the best Football/Soccer divisions with lines for all the Major Conferences from around the Globe! Visit WagerWeb.com Today and start Winning! CALDER Sweet Smiley: Raced fifth early, dropped back to sixth more than 3 lengths behind after a half-mile, steadied leaving backstretch, steadied again on turn, angled out for drive, gained more than 1 lengths in stretch and finished willingly second by three-quarters of a length at seven furlongs on June 3. 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 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 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. FINGER LAKES 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. HOLLYWOOD PARK 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 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 the stretch to rally from fifth closing willingly, made 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. INDIANA DOWNS 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.) Bet on one of the most popular races for the Triple Crown; betting Preakness Stakes has begun! 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!! LOUISIANA DOWNS 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. Shezacommander: Trailed early, inched up to eighth more than 8 lengths behind after a half-mile, slipped through along rail in stretch, angled out late to make up more than 5 lengths and gained second by a half-length at seven furlongs on May 14. 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. MONMOUTH 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 rallying from fourth to make up more than 2 lengths and gained second by 3 lengths at six furlongs on May 13. PHILADELPHIA PARK 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: Raced fourth more than 5 lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied in stretch to make up five lengths and gained second by 5 lengths at 6 furlongs on April 23. (Raced third early, dropped back to fourth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied in stretch to make up 2 lengths and gained second by 1 lengths at 5 furlongs on May 15.) 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 09, 2006
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