Home / Horse Racing / Horses To Watch 8/13/07 ARLINGTON PARK
Bluesbdancing: Stumbled at start, exchanged bumps with rival, raced sixth more than 1 ? lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, in tight through the turn into stretch, closed well late to make up more than 1 ? lengths and finished second beaten a head at 5 ? furlongs on a good turf course Aug. 11.
Classic Strike: Broke ninth from outside post, raced eighth more than 17 ? lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, closed well from outside to fourth in stretch, made up more than 4 ? lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on the turf Aug. 2.
Dubuque: Raced sixth early, dropped to seventh 3 ? lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out for drive, rallied from fifth in stretch to make up more than 3 ? lengths and lost by a nose and 1 ? lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 13.
Lacer: Raced eighth more than 4 ? lengths behind after a half-mile, encountered traffic, dropped to 11th more than 7 ? lengths behind after six furlongs, rallied from seventh through traffic, made up 4 ? lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at about 1 1/16 furlongs on the turf July 6. (Trailed by seven lengths after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch and gained second by a length at 1 1/8 miles taken off the turf July 27.)
Wild Slide: Raced more than two lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground to sixth in stretch, made up more than 6 ? lengths and gained second by a half-length at five furlongs on June 30.
Act Like a Lion: Broke slowly, trailed by more than 16 ? lengths after a half-mile, angled out for the drive, rallied from seventh to make up more than 5 ? lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a length at seven furlongs on June 23; ran final three furlongs in 35 4/5.
Dr. Feelgood: Raced fifth early, dropped to last more than 7 ? lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced from seventh to fourth in stretch and gained second by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on July 8. (Raced 10th early, dropped to 12th more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from seventh in stretch to gain third by three-quarters of a length a mile on July 27; returned $6.20 to show.)
CALDER
Activator: Bumped with rival at break, rushed inside to lead early, steadied in tight along backstretch, raced second a half-length behind after a half-mile, dropped to fourth after six furlongs, angled out for drive, made up two lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a neck at a mile on Aug. 11.
Viva La Slew: Hopped at start, raced fourth more than 2 ? lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, angled out for drive, made up more than three lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at five furlongs on July 29.
Trey: Raced 7 ? lengths behind in fifth after a quarter-mile, saved ground around turn, rallied from fourth in stretch to make up 5 ? lengths and finished full of run to gain second by three lengths at 4 ? furlongs on July 13. (Chased winner in second at every call and defeated the third-place finisher by 2 ? lengths at 5 ? furlongs on a sealed sloppy track July 29.)
Tinted Moon: Broke slowly, trailed by more than eight lengths after three-eighths of a mile, angled outside in stretch, closed well from sixth to make up more than 2 ? lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of length at 5 ? furlongs on July 5.
No More Masters: Tracked pace in third 2 ? lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile and finished second by a length at 5 ? furlongs on July 9. (Raced fifth more than four lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied to third in stretch, but could not improve position at six furlongs on Aug. 4.)
Lady Tropicana: Raced 4 ? lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, angled three wide on far turn, grabbed lead by five lengths and won by 12 ? lengths ridden out at 1 1/16 miles on May 27.? (Tracked pace three lengths behind in third after a half-mile, slipped through along rail to second in stretch and edged away to win by two lengths at 1 1/16 miles on July 8; returned $14.80 on the front end.)
DELAWARE PARK
Maribel’s Princess: Raced sixth more than two lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, bobbled on heels of rival at top of the stretch and rallied gamely to finish second by 1 ? lengths at 5 ? furlongs on July 28.?
DEL MAR
Artist’s Tale: Raced fourth more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, came out in stretch under left handed urging, bumped with rival at sixteenth pole, split horses to make up 2 ? lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Aug. 11; disqualified and placed fourth for interference in deep stretch.
So Long Sonoma: Broke from outside post, raced eighth early, moved up to seventh more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, split horses entering stretch, rallied from fourth to make up nearly 5 ? lengths and was nosed out six furlongs on Aug. 1
Victory Joe: Bumped between rivals at break, squeezed back, raced fifth more than 4 ? lengths behind after a half-mile, came out in mid-stretch, rallied to second making up 2 ? lengths and lost by a head at six furlongs on July 22.
Queen Holly: Broke slowly, trailed by more than 9 ? lengths after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from sixth along rail in stretch, made up more than 2 ? lengths and was beaten a head for second at five furlongs on July 2 at Hollywood Park.
Big Bad Leroybrown: Chased pace more than seven lengths in seventh after a half-mile, rallied from fifth to take lead by a half-length in stretch, weakened and finished second by a length at 1 1/16 miles on July 22. (Crowded between rivals at start, settled inside more than 3 ? lengths behind after a half-mile, split horses leaving turn, came out in stretch to gain second and drew off under energetic handling to win by 3 ? lengths at seven furlongs on Aug. 10; returned $13 on front end.)
ELLIS PARK
She’s Got Da Jack: Sprinted clear early, led by 2 ? lengths after a half-mile, drew off into the lane, tapped twice with whip, shied for a stride from two tire halves beneath inner railing about 60 yards from wire and won under her own power by 16 lengths at a mile on Aug. 9.
Spell Me: Raced six lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from fourth to second in stretch making up three lengths and lost by a half-length at 5 ? furlongs on the turf Aug. 1.
Raedonald: Trailed by more than six lengths after three-eighths of a mile, advanced six wide to fifth into the lane, carried out very wide in stretch by fading leader, made up nearly five lengths and was nosed out at 5 ? furlongs on the turf July 22.
La Bala: Broke from outside post, raced eighth more than 7 ? lengths behind after half-mile, moved five wide leaving turn, advanced to fourth in stretch, angled inside winner to make up 3 ? lengths and lost by three-quarters of a length at 6 ? furlongs on July 14. (Bumped at break by rival, raced six lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, advanced to second in stretch and flattened out to finish third at 6 ? furlongs on July 28.)
One-Eyed Jackie: Trailed early, advanced to sixth more than 6 ? lengths behind after a half-mile and rallied from fifth in stretch to gain third by a length at six furlongs on July 21 at River Downs. (Trailed by more than 9 ? lengths after a half-mile, moved between rivals to fifth in stretch, made up two lengths and finished third at seven furlongs on Aug. 12.)
LAUREL PARK
Easy Lassie: Raced 4 ? lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, saved ground into stretch, eased out, rallied to second beaten three-quarters of a length at a mile on the turf Aug. 12; ran final quarter in 23 1/5.
LOUISIANA DOWNS
South Beach Boy: Broke last, raced ninth more than 9 ? lengths behind after a half-mile, came six wide turning for home, rallied from fifth in stretch to make up 6 ? lengths and finished second by a neck at 6 ? furlongs on Aug. 10.
Eccentric Girl: Raced fourth more than 1 ? lengths after a half-mile, dropped to fifth in tight along rail in upper stretch, angled out for room, closed willingly to make up nearly 2 ? lengths and finished third beaten three-quarters of a length and a neck at about a mile on the turf Aug. 2.
Invading Deputy: Tracked pace in third 1 ? lengths behind after a half-mile, lost ground to fifth after six furlongs, came three wide for drive, made up 2 ? lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on July 22.
Absent Friend: Broke last, trailed by more than 25 ? lengths after a half-mile, rallied down middle of stretch from sixth to make up 5 ? lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on July 1. (Broke in, raced 3 ? lengths behind after a half-mile, roused for drive and gained third by a nose at 1 1/16 miles on July 15.)
Driftwood Lodge: Raced seventh more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, began a steady gain to fourth in stretch, made up nearly four lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on a good surface June 29. (Raced 13 ? lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, brushed with winner turning for home, made up nearly two lengths in stretch and was nosed out at 1 ? miles on Aug. 5.)
MONMOUTH
Mr. W. B.: Raced fifth more than 3 ? lengths behind after a half-mile, came three wide into the lane, rallied from second to make up two lengths in stretch and lost by a half-length at six furlongs on Aug. 10; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.
Tap Tap Antoinetta: Broke next to last from outside post, trailed by more than 12 ? lengths after a half-mile and rallied from fifth between rivals in stretch to gain second by a neck on Aug. 2; ran final 2 ? furlongs in 30 4/5.
Capital Crime: Pressed pace early, gained lead by a head after a half-mile, led by three lengths in stretch and cruised to 10-length victory ridden out at six furlongs on July 6; ran final quarter in 24 4/5. (Stalked pace more than two lengths behind after a half-mile and rallied in stretch to gain second by a nose at six furlongs on July 27.)
West Abe: Pinched back at start, raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied on rail from third to make up nearly 3 ? lengths in stretch and was nosed out at a mile on June 30. (Forced out at break, raced fifth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch and gained second by three-quarters of a length at a mile on a sealed sloppy surface July 29.)
PHILADELPHIA PARK
Tootsnmoneybags: Raced wide 4 ? lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of mile, closed well from third to second making up nearly 4 ? lengths and came up a nose short at five furlongs on July 30.
Chastise: Raced more than 5 ? lengths behind in sixth after three-eighths of a mile, lacked room leaving quarter pole, rallied from fourth when clear in stretch, finished gamely to make up five lengths and lost by a neck at about five furlongs on the turf July 21.
Misty Pearl: Chased pace in sixth more than 5 ? lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, saved ground through turn, rallied from fifth to make up more than two lengths in stretch and was nosed out at 5 ? furlongs on July 8. (Trailed early, moved to seventh more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, angled outward on turn and rallied from fifth in stretch to gain second by 1 ? lengths at six furlongs on July 30.)
Yo Cuz: Raced 2 ? lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, lost ground to fifth going widest entering stretch, rallied to make up more than 1 ? lengths and finished second by a nose beaten a half-length at 5 ? furlongs on June 17.
SARATOGA
My Fair El: Broke alertly, raced third early, grabbed lead by a half-length after a half-mile, shook loose in mid-stretch and drew off by eight lengths under a vigorous hand ride at six furlongs on Aug. 9; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.
Elisa’s Energy: Raced nine lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, advanced four wide to reach contention on turn in fifth, dropped to sixth in upper stretch encountering heavy traffic, closed late to third making up more than three lengths beaten a length and a neck at a mile on the inner turf course Aug. 1; placed second after the runner-up was disqualified to fourth for interference in stretch.
Dancing Tin Man: Checked at start, raced ninth more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied inside on turn, angled out in upper stretch in sixth, closed belatedly to make up more than 1 ? lengths and finished third beaten a neck and 1 ? lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 30; ran final 2 ? furlongs in 29 2/5.
Open Sleigh: Raced four lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, saved ground on far turn, angled out for drive, rallied from fourth to second in stretch, made up more than 3 ? lengths and lost by a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 22 at Monmouth. (Tracked pace 1 ? lengths behind in second after a half-mile, made run inside furlong marker and was nosed out for second at 1 1/16 miles on inner turf on Aug. 11; returned $5.60 to show.)
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