Horse Racing Articles By Greg Melikov

Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch

Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch

Horses worth watching compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov won seven races and finished second twice since Jan. 13.

AQUEDUCT

Posted: Bumped after start, rushed up second along backstretch, steadied while racing green, dropped back to third two lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied inside to second in stretch, made up three lengths and lost by a half-length at six furlongs on Jan. 31.

FAIR GROUNDS

Circle of Fire: Broke last, trailed by more than 11 ½ lengths after a half-mile, advanced to sixth in stretch, closed fast to make up more than 4 ¾ lengths and lost by three-quarters of length at 1 1/16 miles on Feb. 2.

GULFSTREAM PARK

Elninodemisojos: Hit gate at break, trailed early, raced sixth more than 9 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced outside to fourth in stretch, made up more than 3 ¼ lengths and lost by three-quarters of a length at a mile on Feb. 3.

LAUREL

Indy Pleaser: Raced 15 lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced outside to fifth near mid-stretch, closed willingly to make up more than six lengths and lost by 1 ½ lengths at 1 1/8 miles on Feb. 4.

PHILADELPHIA PARK

Speechifying: Raced fourth more than five lengths after a half-mile, launched bid off rail into far turn, bumped steadying into lane, bothered again at eighth pole dropping from third to fifth, recovered to third and lost by a neck and 1 ½ lengths at a mile on Feb. 4.

TURFWAY PARK

Subtle Approach: Raced more than 10 lengths behind after a half-mile, lost ground to fifth angling out for drive, made up 2 ½ lengths in stretch and lost by a neck at a mile on Feb. 2.



by Greg Melikov