Thoroughbreds Worth Betting On

Contained is a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov that you should keep an eye on. These thoroughbreds are worth considering when developing your betting strategy.

ARLINGTON PARK

Iron Vow: Broke sixth and last, trailed by more than 3 ½ lengths after a half-mile, advanced along inside to fourth in stretch, rallied to make up more than 2 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a head at 6 ½ furlongs June 19; ran final 2 ½ furlongs in 30 4/5.

BELMONT

Hurricane Heat: Gained lead soon after break, was two lengths in front after a half-mile, discouraged pair of pursuers increasing margin to six lengths in stretch and won by 8 ½ lengths ridden out at 7 ½ furlongs on June 19.

CALDER

Rock a Tong: Broke slowly, raced more than four lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, angled outside leaders in stretch, steadied behind winner, dropped to fifth, recovered and rallied to gain second by a neck at 5 ½ furlongs on June 18.

CHURCHILL DOWNS

Zone Buster: Raced four lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, waited behind rivals on turn and rallied from fifth in stretch to finish third beaten a nose for second at seven furlongs on June 19; ran final three furlongs in 36 2/5.

DELAWARE PARK

Burrowing Owl: Raced 1 ½ lengths behind in third after a half-mile, lost ground going four wide in stretch, rallied to make up nearly three lengths and finished second beaten a nose at six furlongs on June 16.

EVANGELINE DOWNS

Fiber Core: Broke 14th and last, moved to 12th early, advanced to seventh more than 7 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from sixth in stretch and gained second by a neck at seven furlongs on June 19.

HOLLYWOOD PARK

Trevor’s Clever: Broke slowly ninth and last, trailed by more than 13 ½ lengths after a half-mile, came out in stretch, closed fast to make up more than five lengths and gained second by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on June 21.

LONE STAR PARK

Dance Till Six: Raced fourth early, dropped to sixth 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, lost much ground after six furlongs, roused on far turn, rallied in stretch to make up four lengths and finished third beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf June 19.

LOUISIANA DOWNS

Iseezya: Raced more than seven lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, roused for the drive, made up more than 4 ½ lengths in stretch and gained second by three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on June 19.

MONMOUTH PARK

Celestial Flight: Raced more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, closed well outside in stretch from fifth to make up more than three lengths and finished second beaten a length at a mile on June 19.

PHILADELPHIA PARK

Minor Issues: Hesitated at start before breaking eighth and last, raced 4 ½ lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, rallied in stretch to make up 2 ½ lengths and gained second by three lengths at six furlongs on June 16.