HORSES TO WATCH

• Horses to Watch - October 19th, 2009.

  Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT by Greg Melikov

  
  

  BELMONT  
  Mythical Yarn: Broke 10th and last, trailed by 6 ½ lengths after a half-mile, closed strongly from fifth in stretch to make up three lengths and gained second by three-quarters of a length at seven furlongs on the turf Oct. 12; ran final three furlongs in 34 3/5.
   
  Maram: Broke slowly ninth and last, raced 3 ½ lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, lost ground and a couple of lengths after six furlongs, advanced five wide to sixth in stretch, made up nearly 2 ½ lengths and finished third beaten a neck and a nose at a mile on the turf Oct. 12; ran final four furlongs in 47 1/5.
   
  Ranger James: Broke 10th and last, raced ninth more than 6 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, swung out from eighth pole losing ground on far turn, advanced to fifth in stretch, rallied to make up more than three lengths and gained second by a nose at 1 1/8 miles on the turf Sept. 20. (Raced 12th and last more than 12 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied four wide on final turn to gain lead in upper stretch and won by a length under steady urging at 1 ¼ miles on the turf Oct. 11.)
   
  Bawana Jake: Pressed pace a head behind after a quarter-mile, surged to front by a half-length after a half-mile, rallied in stretch to increase margin to 3 ½ lengths and drew off to win by 10 ¾ lengths under mild urging in 1:09 3/5 for six furlongs on Sept. 11; ran final quarter in 24 3/5.
   
  Wekiva Wachee: Broke slowly sixth and last, raced more than 6 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, saved ground to the lane, made up 3 ½ lengths in stretch and finished a game second beaten a length at six furlongs on Aug. 28 at Monmouth Park.
   
  CALDER
   
  Chinsegut Bay: Raced seventh early, dropped to eighth more than 5 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, caught in traffic on far turn and upper stretch, rallied along rail to make up nearly 3 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on the turf.
   
  Catreign: Bumped with third-place finisher at start, raced 6 ½ lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of a mile, rallied along rail in stretch to make up more than 2 ¼ lengths and ran second beaten three-quarters of a length at five furlongs on Oct. 1.
   
  Paizano: Sprinted to a clear lead of five lengths after the first quarter mile, increased margin to seven lengths in stretch and drew off to win under wraps by 11 ¼ lengths at six furlongs in 1:11 3/5 on Sept. 17.
   
  Qureall: Raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than 6 ½ furlongs after three-eighths of a mile, steadied soon after entering turn, checked again when trapped behind rivals at the quarter pole, angled out for room in stretch, made up more than 3 ½ lengths and gained second by 3 ¼ lengths at 5 ½ furlongs on Sept. 6. (Grabbed lead by a head after a quarter mile, increased margin to a length after a half-mile and drew off in stretch to win by 5 ¼ lengths under urging at seven furlongs on Sept. 18.)  
   
  Whatta Light: Raced more than four lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of a mile, swung out for the drive losing ground, rallied in stretch to make up more than 3 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten 1 ¼ lengths at five furlongs on Sept. 3.
   
  DELAWARE PARK
   
  Ready for Bear: Raced more than 2 ½ lengths behind in fourth after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground and dropped to fifth in stretch, rallied to make up more than 2 ½ lengths and finished third beaten a head and a length at 5 ½ furlongs on Oct. 13.
   
  Proud Moment: Encountered traffic early, raced seventh more than 2 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, fanned five wide into stretch, blocked a bit, altered course, rallied from fourth and closed fast to finish second beaten a length at six furlongs on Sept. 19. (Raced 5 ½ lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch and closed fast to win by 4 ½ lengths at a mile and 70 years on Oct. 13.)
   
  Tiger At Nite: Raced more than 6 ½ lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of a half-mile, angled six wide for the drive, closed well from fourth in stretch to make up 2 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten 1 ¼ lengths at 5 ½ furlongs on Sept. 2.
   
  HAWTHORNE
   
  Jimmy Got Even: Broke slowly eighth and last, trailed by more than 5 ½ lengths after a half-mile, rallied five wide from fifth in stretch, made up 3 ¾ lengths and gained second by three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on Oct. 11; ran final quarter in 24 1/5.
   
  Last Wompas: Pressed pace in third a head and a half-length behind after a half-mile, dueled late in stretch and finished second beaten a nose at six furlongs on Sept. 3 at Arlington Park. (Unruly in gate, broke sixth and last, zipped to front right away, led by a head after a half-mile, increased margin to two lengths in stretch and won by three-quarters of a length at 6 ½ furlongs on Sept. 25 at Arlington Park.)  
   
  Crater Maker: Raced third early, dropped to fifth 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, split horses on far turn, closed gap in stretch to make up four lengths and finished second by a length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Aug. 14 at Arlington Park. (Went right to the front, led by a length after a half-mile and prevailed by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Sept. 10 at Arlington Park.)
   
  KEENELAND
   
  More Than Willing: Bumped at break, raced ninth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied three wide on the turn, rallied from sixth in stretch to make up three lengths and finished third beaten a head for place at about seven furlongs on Oct. 10.
   
  Capt. Candyman Can: Broke slowly, raced 4 ½ lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, angled out four wide exiting turn, closed fast to make up more than two lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on Oct. 9; ran final quarter at 23 3/5.
   
  Zipper Zapper: Raced two lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, moved inside for the drive and rallied in stretch to finish second beaten a head at six furlongs on Sept. 24 at Turfway Park. (Raced more than 10 lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, angled out for drive, rallied mildly from fifth in stretch and gained third by a neck at seven furlongs on Oct. 10.)

  Best Actor: Raced sixth and last early, moved to fifth 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from fourth in stretch to make up three lengths and finished second beaten a neck at six furlongs on Aug. 21 at Arlington Park. (Broke 10th, dropped to 12th and last after a half-mile, lost ground trailing by more than 5 ½ lengths after six furlongs, swung out six wide for drive and rallied from fifth in stretch to finish third beaten a half-length for second at 1 1/16 miles on Oct. 10.)
   
  Smart Seattle: Raced three lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, made sharp move on turn to draw even with winner, battled outside to mid-stretch and finished second beaten 1 ¼ lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Sept. 3 at Saratoga. (Raced four lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, got through on far turn to hit the front in stretch, increased margin to two lengths and finished second beaten a nose in final stride at 1 1/16 miles taken off the turf Oct. 15.)
   
  LAUREL PARK
   
  Wohali: Raced fourth early, steadied in traffic, dropped to fifth more than 2 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, swung wide in mid-stretch after losing ground, steadied in fourth on heels of winner, rallied to make up more than 3 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a length at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf Oct. 14. 
   
  High Hill: Raced seventh more than eight lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, angled five wide for the drive, closed willingly in stretch from fifth to make up 6 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a length at 5 ½ furlongs on a good surface Sept. 30.
   
  Palace Wizard: Raced to the front right away, led by 1 ½ lengths after a half-mile, gave way grudgingly in stretch and held second by 1 ¼ lengths at 1 1/8 miles on Oct. 2. (Raced fourth more than 5 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, lost ground to sixth after six furlongs, rallied to third in stretch, flattened out and retained the show by 5 ½ lengths at 1 1/16 miles on a sealed sloppy surface Oct. 17.)   
   
  MEADOWLANDS
   
  Sweettalkinjerome: Raced fifth early, dropped to sixth and last eight lengths behind after a half-mile, lost ground after six furlongs, rallied three wide into stretch, made up nearly five lengths and finished second beaten a neck at a mile on Oct. 13; ran final four furlongs in 48 2/5.  
   
  Joaquin Memphis: Raced fourth early, dropped to fifth more than 2 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, moved to fourth going wide into stretch, made up more than two lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on Oct. 1; ran final quarter in 24 seconds. (Raced seventh and last more than 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, came wide into stretch to fifth, rallied mildly to finish third beaten a head for place at six furlongs on Oct. 12.)
   
  OAK TREE AT SANTA ANITA
   
  Camisado: Raced in sixth more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, came three wide into stretch, closed fast to make up five lengths and finished third beaten a nose and a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on Oct. 11.
   
  Living Our Dream: Raced 10 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, came three deep into stretch, made up nearly four lengths and finished second beaten a neck at a mile on the turf Oct. 8; ran final four furlongs in 47 2/5.
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  Get Funky: Broke alertly from outside 10th post, raced 2 ½ lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, came wide losing a couple of lengths into the stretch, rallied to make up more than 3 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a length at 6 ½ furlongs on the turf Sept. 30.
   
  Stunningly: Raced more than 6 ½ lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, came three deep into stretch, rallied from sixth to make up more than 2 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten 1 ¼ lengths at 6 ½ furlongs on Aug. 8 at Del Mar. (Raced eighth more than 6 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied in stretch to make up 2 ¼ lengths and gained second by 2 ½ lengths at six furlongs on Oct. 16.) 
   
  PHILADELPHIA PARK
   
  Fortissi More: Raced more than five lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, entered stretch three wide, exchanged bumps with winner and finished second beaten a nose at a mile and 70 yards on a good surface Oct. 12. 
   
  Saucon Meadow: Raced more than two lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground entering stretch, made up 3 ½ lengths and gained second by a head at 5 ½ furlongs on Sept. 9 at Delaware Park. (Raced 10th early, advanced to sixth more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied outside rivals into stretch, but couldn’t catch winner and finished second by two lengths at six furlongs on Sept. 23 at Delaware Park.)
   
  Minor Issues:  Raced fourth more than three lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied wide in stretch and finished third at 6 ½ furlongs on Sept. 14. (Stalked pacesetters in fourth more than 1 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied mildly in stretch and gained second by 1 ½ lengths at six furlongs on Oct. 10.)
     
  RETAMA PARK
   
  Ladybug Too: Raced more than 5 ½ lengths behind in fifth after three-eights of a mile, angled out six wide in mid-stretch, closed willingly to make up 2 ¾ lengths and finished third beaten three-quarters of a length for place at five furlongs on the turf Oct. 16.
   
  Calirose: Raced fifth more than six lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of a mile, moved outside from fifth in stretch, closed fast to make up 5 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at five furlongs on the turf Oct. 15,   
   
  Triofield: Raced nine lengths behind in 10th after a half-mile, saved ground for the drive, angled out in stretch, closed fast from ninth to make up more than 7 ½ lengths and finished fourth beaten 1 ¼ lengths and a neck at 7 ½ furlongs on Oct. 2.  
   
  Dance All the Way: Raced more than seven lengths behind in ninth after a half-mile, rallied to fourth in stretch, made up more than 2 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 7 ½ furlongs on the turf Oct. 1.
   
  Jeff Kentucky: Raced more than 8 ½ lengths behind in ninth after a half-mile, eased out to pass rival approaching quarter pole, moved inside of third-place finisher in upper stretch, rallied from third to make up more than 3 ½ lengths and caught leader at wire to win by a head at a mile on Sept. 17. (Raced more then four lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, angled out in mid-stretch and finished third beaten a length for second at a mile on Oct. 16.)
   
  WOODBINE
   
  Night Chapel: Raced more than 3 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, moved four wide into stretch, made up more than 3 ½ lengths and ran third beaten a length at seven furlongs on Oct. 15. 
   
  Lady’s First Cat: Raced 12 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, rallied in stretch to make up more than three lengths and gained third by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on Sept. 25. (Reared at start, raced four lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, rallied six wide in stretch and closed fast to win by a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on Oct. 18.)
   
  Becky’s Kitten: Broke sharply, but raced ninth early, dropped to 10th and last more than 6 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out four wide on far turn, advanced to fifth in stretch, rallied between rivals to make up four lengths and gained second by a nose at a mile on the turf Sept. 19; ran final quarter in 24 seconds.
   
  Beaujelais Nouveau: Raced more than four lengths behind in 10th after a half-mile, rallied six wide through the turn to fifth in the stretch, rallied gamely to make up three lengths and finished second beaten a length at seven furlongs on Sept. 2. (Chased pace in fifth more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied four wide on turn to third in stretch and finished second beaten a length at seven furlongs on Sept. 24.)