{"id":7724,"date":"2009-01-27T15:51:48","date_gmt":"2009-01-27T20:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=7724"},"modified":"2009-01-27T15:51:48","modified_gmt":"2009-01-27T20:51:48","slug":"weekly-betting-guide-270109","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/horse-racing\/weekly-betting-guide-270109\/","title":{"rendered":"Greg Melikov’s Guide To Horse Racing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Horse Racing – The Ultimate Guide<\/h2>\n

Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov that should improve significantly or do well next time out, won four times, ran second nine times and finished third twice since Nov. 20. These thoroughbreds are worth considering when developing your betting strategy.<\/p>\n

AQUEDUCT<\/h3>\n

Chocolate Pop: Steadied in traffic along inside on first turn, raced seventh more than 6 \u00bd lengths behind after a half-mile, swung five wide into stretch and rallied from fifth to gain second by a half-length at a mile and 70 yards on Jan. 10.<\/p>\n

More Than a Reason: Raced four lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, split rivals entering stretch and finished willingly gaining third by four lengths at six furlongs on Jan. 10. (Tracked pace three lengths behind in third after a half-mile, gained in mid-stretch and finished second beaten 1 \u00bc lengths at a mile and 70 yards on Jan. 17.)<\/p>\n

Heir to the Stone: Stumbled at start, bumped, raced fourth early, advanced to third two lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied turning for home, made up nearly two lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a head at six furlongs on Dec. 14.<\/p>\n

The Shaughraun: Broke next to last from the outside 10th post, raced 11 \u00bd lengths behind after a half-mile, turned for home five wide in fifth, finished willingly to make up 2 \u00bd lengths and ran second by a neck at a mile on the inner track Dec. 7.<\/p>\n

FAIR GROUNDS<\/h3>\n

South Line: Broke ninth and last, advanced to raced fifth 8 \u00bd lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, swung out wide turning for home, rallied determinedly from fourth in stretch, made up more than 6 \u00bc lengths and finished second beaten a head at 5 \u00bd furlongs on Jan. 1; ran final half-furlong in five seconds.<\/p>\n

GULFSTREAM PARK<\/h3>\n

Museeb: Prompted pace along rail a half-length behind in second after a half-mile, dropped back on far turn, steadied, angled outside a wall of rivals at sixteenth pole and finished dead-heated for fourth beaten less than three-quarters of a length at 1 1\/16 miles on the turf Jan. 10.<\/p>\n

Red Hot Bullet: Steadied early after breaking third, raced more than four lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, angled out for stretch run, rallied from fifth to make up more than two lengths and finished second beaten a head 1 1\/16 miles on the turf Jan. 3; ran final 2 \u00bd furlongs in 30 seconds.<\/p>\n

Notonthesamepage: Broke seventh from inside post, rushed up to the front, led by 1 \u00bd lengths after a half-mile and drew off to win by 8 \u00bc lengths ridden out at six furlongs on Jan. 3; ran final quarter in 23 4\/5.<\/p>\n

Lincoln\u2019s Bullet: Pressed pace a half-length back in second after a half-mile, moved up to engage winner in stretch, dueled, gained lead by and head and was out gamed to the wire finishing second beaten a half-length at seven furlongs on Dec. 28 at Calder. (Raced 10th and last early, advanced to seventh more than 4 \u00bd lengths behind after a half-mile, moved five wide to fifth in stretch, rallied to make up more than 3 \u00bd lengths and won by a nose at six furlongs on Jan. 11.)<\/p>\n

Bruno\u2019s a Biter: Broke alertly from post 12, raced 1 \u00bd lengths behind in third after a half-mile, lost ground circling rivals on far turn, rallied in stretch to make up nearly three lengths and finished second beaten a neck at a mile on Dec. 18 at Laurel Park. (Broke on top from the outside 12th post, pressed pace in third after a half-mile, gained second three wide around far turn, weakened in stretch and finished third by a half-length at a mile on Jan. 24.)<\/p>\n

LAUREL<\/h3>\n

Golden Vision: Raced more than 11 lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, came wide turning for home, closed fast from fourth in stretch to make up more than 5 \u00bc lengths and finished second beaten a head at six furlongs on Jan. 10; ran final quarter in 23 4\/5. (Broke from the 10th and outside post, raced fourth more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, went six wide entering stretch, grabbed lead by a head, dueled and finished second beaten a half-length at a mile on Jan. 24.)<\/p>\n

Anjunothat: Raced eight lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, angled out four wide approaching quarter pole, closed sharply under steady hand pressure to collar leader nearing sixteenth pole and drew clear to win by 1 \u00bd lengths at six furlongs on Jan. 9. (Raced six more than 11 \u00bd lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied in stretch from fifth to make up 6 \u00bd lengths and finished third beaten a head and a half-length at six furlongs on Jan. 23.)<\/p>\n

OAKLAWN PARK<\/h3>\n

Silver Bayer: Raced fourth more than three lengths behind after a half-mile, assumed command entering stretch and drew clear to win by 7 \u00be lengths at six furlongs on Dec. 7 at Turfway Park. (Forced pace in second a head back after a half-mile, gained lead by a head after six furlongs, battled in stretch and finished second by 1 \u00be lengths at a mile on Jan. 19; returned $1\t0.40 for place.)<\/p>\n

PHILADELPHIA PARK<\/h3>\n

True Values: Raced fourth early, dropped to fifth more than 1 \u00bd lengths behind after a half-mile, boxed in leaving turn to upper stretch, responded in final furlong and gained second by a neck at 6 \u00bd furlongs on Jan. 2.<\/p>\n

Novation: Sprinted to front, led by five lengths after a half-mile, steadily increased margin in stretch and cruised to easy win by 14 \u00be lengths at six furlongs on a sealed muddy surface Dec. 2. (Sprinted clear from break, led by three lengths after a half-mile, battled gamely in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 6 \u00bd furlongs on Jan. 13.)<\/p>\n

Take a Leap: Raced more than 4 \u00bd lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, split rivals entering stretch, finished fast to make up 4 \u00bd lengths and gained second by three lengths at six furlongs on Nov. 4 at Philadelphia Park. (Broke a step slow seventh and last, raced eight lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, carried wide around turn, rallied to second in stretch, made up 5 \u00bd lengths and finished full of run beaten a half-length at six furlongs on a good surface Dec. 2 at Penn National.)<\/p>\n

RETAMA PARK<\/h3>\n

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Hadi K: Raced six lengths behind in fourth after three-eights of a mile, rallied inside on turn while saving ground, made up more than four lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 5 \u00bd furlongs on Jan. 3.<\/p>\n

Aille\u2019s Heartflush: Unruly in gate, vied for lead early, raced a half-length ahead after three-eighths of a mile, dueled with winner in stretch and ran second defeated a neck at 5 \u00bd furlongs on Dec. 18. (Tracked pace in third more than a length behind after a half-mile, rallied on far turn moved to second, but couldn\u2019t close gap in stretch and finished 1 \u00bc lengths ahead of the third-place finisher at a mile on Jan. 2.)<\/p>\n

Cowgirl Cool: Fractious in gate, original rider hurt and replaced, stalked pace 2 \u00bd lengths behind in second, dropped to third after six furlongs, rallied in stretch and gained second by 2 \u00be lengths at a mile on Nov. 21. (Raced more than two lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, rallied on turn to take second, but couldn\u2019t catch winner while securing the place by a dozen lengths at a mile on Dec. 5.)<\/p>\n

Fiesta Margarita: Broke from the outside 10th post, raced 10th and last early, advanced to ninth more than 7 \u00bd lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied four wide to fourth in stretch, closed fast to make up 4 \u00bd lengths and finished second nosed out at 5 \u00bd furlongs on Oct. 11. (Raced more than 3 \u00bd lengths behind in sixth after three-eighths of a mile, swung out four wide in upper stretch, rallied from second and won by a length on Nov. 20.)<\/p>\n

SANTA ANITA<\/h3>\n

White Lace Jimmy: Raced 2 \u00bd lengths behind in third after a half-mile, dropped to fifth in stretch, surged after coming off rail, gained more than two lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 6 \u00bd furlongs on Jan. 8.<\/p>\n

Thelma Rose: Raced more than 6 \u00bd lengths behind in ninth after a half-mile, came out four wide into stretch, rallied from sixth to make up more than 4 \u00bd lengths and finished second beaten a length at six furlongs on Jan. 1; ran final quarter in 24 1\/5.<\/p>\n

TAMPA BAY DOWNS<\/h3>\n

Unbridled Behavior: Stalked pace a length behind in second after a half-mile, rallied three wide into stretch, duel with leader and edged clear under strong handling to win by 1 \u00bc lengths at 6 \u00bd furlongs on Dec. 26 at Laurel. (Pressed pace a length behind in second after a half-mile, moved to a clear lead after five furlongs and pulled away in stretch to win by three lengths at seven furlongs on Jan. 23.)<\/p>\n

Bow Tie Pasta: Broke sideways ninth and last, moved to fifth 2 \u00bd lengths behind after a half-mile, steadied repeatedly along backstretch losing a couple of lengths, dropped to seventh after six furlongs, made up a length in stretch and finished a game fourth at 1 1\/16 miles on Dec. 6 at Hawthorne. (Raced third early, took the lead by 1 \u00bd lengths after a half-mile and drew off in stretch to win by six lengths at 6 \u00bd furlongs on Jan. 22.)<\/p>\n

TURF PARADISE<\/h3>\n

Miguel H: Chased pace early 3 \u00bd lengths behind in second after a quarter-mile, took command by two lengths after three-eighths of a mile, increased margin to 8 \u00bd lengths in stretch and won by 11 \u00be lengths ridden out at 5 \u00bd furlongs on Jan. 10; ran final 1 \u00bd furlongs in 17 3\/5.<\/p>\n

Derry: Bumped at break, raced 4 \u00bd lengths behind in fourth after three-eighths of a mile, dropped to fifth in stretch, closed steadily to make up more than 1 \u00bd lengths and finished second beaten a nose at 5 \u00bd furlongs on Dec. 20. (Raced 1 \u00bd lengths behind in third after three-eighths of a mile, fell back leaving turn and gained second by three-quarters of a length at five furlongs on a sealed muddy surface Jan. 6.)<\/p>\n

His Way: Raced third early, dropped to fifth more than 1 \u00bd lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied to second in upper stretch, threw his head inside the furlong marker and finished third beaten two necks at a mile on the turf Dec. 8. (Pressed pace in third more than a length behind after a half-mile, rallied to a narrow advantage between rivals nearing the lane, but couldn\u2019t catch winner and finished second by 6 \u00bd lengths 1 1\/16 miles on a sealed muddy surface on Dec. 23.)<\/p>\n

TURFWAY PARK<\/h3>\n

Lady Troie: Raced seven wide more than three lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, lost ground to fifth in upper stretch, came again to make up 3 \u00bd lengths and finished second beaten a head at six furlongs on Jan. 9.<\/p>\n

Southern Squire: Broke in the air, raced seventh early, moved to sixth more than 6 \u00bd lengths behind after a half-mile, split horses for the drive, gained second in stretch, made up 3 \u00bd lengths and lost by a half-length at 6 \u00bd furlongs on Dec. 5.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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