document.write("<table width=100% cellspacing=1 cellpadding=3 border=0><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=293&z=2\'><b>Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, December 10, 2007<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov that should do well next time out or improve considerably, won seven races and ran second four times since Nov. 23.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=293&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=294&z=2\'><b>Early to Research, Early to Handicap the Derby Pays Off<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, December 10, 2007<\/i><br>In the fall an old horseplayer’s fancy turns to thoughts of winning the Kentucky Derby in the spring. At least I do. <br><br> <br><br>I’ve paid more attention to 2-year-olds during the 21st Century for several reasons. Let’s face it -- you can never do too much research on prospects for America’s Race. If you have the time I do, it pays in the long run.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=294&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=292&z=2\'><b>How to Handicap Horses Second Time Off a Layoff<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, November 26, 2007<\/i><br>I’ve always believed it’s tricky trying to handicap horses coming off long layoffs. So the next logical question: How about second time off a layoff?<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=292&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=290&z=2\'><b>Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, November 13, 2007<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov that should do well next time out or improve considerably, won three races, ran second once and finished third four times since Oct. 13.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=290&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=291&z=2\'><b>Its a Sound Idea to Learn How to Wager<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, November 13, 2007<\/i><br>An older lady recently overheard me discussing wagering strategy and politely inquired: “I wonder if you could answer a question for me – what’s the difference between a Pick 3 and a trifecta?”<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=291&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=288&z=2\'><b>BC Special Report: Rainy Weather, 2 Winning Jockeys<\/b><\/a><br><i>Friday, October 26, 2007<\/i><br>Rain may be a major player in the 24th Breeders Cup on Friday and Saturday at Monmouth Park. There’s an 80 percent chance of rain on Friday and Saturday, according to the Weather Channel, up from forecasts earlier in the week.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=288&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=289&z=2\'><b>Monmouths Racing Conditions: Probably Off, Soft<\/b><\/a><br><i>Friday, October 26, 2007<\/i><br>One thing is certain Saturday at Monmouth Park, the racing conditions will be off and soft for the remaining eight Breeders’ Cup races.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=289&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=287&z=2\'><b>Oh What a Tangled Web These BC Races Weave<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, October 23, 2007<\/i><br>There are so many Breeders’ Cup races this weekend I didn’t know where to start. I began handicapping last week to get a jump on the 11 races spread over two days beginning Friday at Monmouth Park.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=287&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=286&z=2\'><b>Here are Ins and Outs of the 24th Breeders Cup<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, October 15, 2007<\/i><br>There’s a whole of changes going on for the 24th running of the Breeders’ Cup even before contenders and hopefuls arrive at Monmouth Park.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=286&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=285&z=2\'><b>How Monmouth Played in 2007 Dirt, Turf Routes<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, October 08, 2007<\/i><br>Nine of the 11 Breeders’ Cup races during the two-day $23 million spectacular that begins Oct. 26 at Monmouth Park are routes, including four on the turf.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=285&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=283&z=2\'><b>Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, October 01, 2007<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov that should do well next time out or improve considerably, won four races, finished second once and ran third twice since Sept. 8.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=283&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=284&z=2\'><b>Speed Is Name of the Game on Monmouths Dirt Track<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, October 01, 2007<\/i><br>Monmouth Park, host for the 24th Breeders’ Cup, has a reputation of being a fast dirt track. As one racing writer put it two months into this year’s 79-day meeting:<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=284&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=282&z=2\'><b>Two Key Stakes Will Impact the Breeders Cup Classic<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, September 25, 2007<\/i><br>The Road to the 2007 Breeders’ Cup Thoroughbred World Championships in Oceanport, N.J., goes through several towns, among them Florence, Ky., and Elmont, N.Y.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=282&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=280&z=2\'><b>Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, September 10, 2007<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov that should do well next time out or improve considerably, won four races, finished second twice and ran third five times since Aug. 11.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=280&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=281&z=2\'><b>Belmont: Gateway to the Breeders Cup at Monmouth<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, September 10, 2007<\/i><br>The 33-day Belmont Park fall meeting features stakes galore, including final preps for thoroughbreds hoping to qualify for Breeders’ Cup races next month at Monmouth Park.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=281&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=278&z=2\'><b>Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Thursday, August 30, 2007<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov that should do well next time out or improve considerably, won three races, finished second five times and ran third six times since July 8.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=278&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=279&z=2\'><b>Woodward May Benefit Winner in the Long Run<\/b><\/a><br><i>Thursday, August 30, 2007<\/i><br>Lawyer Ron hopes to build his case for Horse of the Year in the 54th running of the Woodward on Saturday at Saratoga.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=279&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=277&z=2\'><b>King of California Tracks Heads Pacific Classic Field<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, August 13, 2007<\/i><br>Lava Man has gone where no horse has gone before on the Left Coast. Last year he became the first thoroughbred to win the Golden State’s Big 3 stakes in the same year.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=277&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=275&z=2\'><b>Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, August 06, 2007<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov that should do well next time out or improve considerably, won one race, finished second eight times and ran third five times since July 8.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=275&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=276&z=2\'><b>Is There a Silver Lining for Tin Man in Arlington Million?<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, August 06, 2007<\/i><br>The Tin Man is primed to defend his Arlington Million title and become the only horse to record back-to-back victories in its 25-year history.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=276&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=274&z=2\'><b>Haskell Invitational Features Stakes Winners Galore<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, July 31, 2007<\/i><br>The 40th Haskell Invitational has attracted a slew of stakes winners, including Curlin, victorious in the Preakness.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=274&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=273&z=2\'><b>Whitney Handicap: All in the Family for Decades<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, July 23, 2007<\/i><br>The Whitney Handicap isn’t very old compared to other Saratoga stakes like the Travers. When Black Mania won the inaugural in 1928, Petee-Wrack captured the 64th Travers.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=273&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=271&z=2\'><b>Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, July 9, 2007<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov that should do well next time out or improve considerably, won six races, finished second five times and ran third three times since June 9.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=271&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=272&z=2\'><b>Saratoga: The Spa and Graveyard of Champions<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, July 16, 2007<\/i><br>An American boxing champion that became a congressman, a lawyer who made a fortune on Wall Street, the grandfather of Winston Churchill and a horseman combined to stage the first national meeting nearly 144 years ago.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=272&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=267&z=2\'><b>Summer Stakes to Feature Cream of Racing Crop<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, June 25, 2007<\/i><br>The long hot summer should be especially hot when it comes to stakes races. That’s because there is a plethora of stakes at tracks across the country worth big bucks.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=267&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=269&z=2\'><b>Next Big Stakes: Suburban, Hollywood Golf Cup <\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, June 25, 2007<\/i><br>There were 16 horses nominated for Saturday’s $400,000 Suburban Handicap at Belmont. Because the defending champion was among them, most avoided the race.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=269&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=265&z=2\'><b>Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, June 12, 2007<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov that should improve next time out, won 10 races, ran second once and finished third three times since May 20.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=265&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=264&z=2\'><b>How the 139th Belmont Stakes Shapes Up<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, June 05, 2007<\/i><br>The third and oldest jewel of the Triple Crown appears to be a two-horse race between Curlin and Hard Spun.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=264&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=262&z=2\'><b>Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Thursday, May 31, 2007<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov that should improve in their next outing, won five races, ran second once and finished third twice since May 3.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=262&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=261&z=2\'><b>Fear Factor Rears Its Head in Belmont Stakes<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, May 28, 2007<\/i><br>Welcome to horse racings Fear Factor. The television series that ran from 2001 through last year captured the attention of many viewers.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=261&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=260&z=2\'><b>Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, May 21, 2007<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov that should improve in their next outing, won three races, ran second once and finished third once since April 17.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=260&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=259&z=2\'><b>Rivalries Make for Great Triple Crown Races<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, May 14, 2007<\/i><br>Rivalries have added thrills galore to racing throughout the years, especially during the Triple Crown season.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=259&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=258&z=2\'><b>Preakness Is a Most Historic Triple Crown Jewel<\/b><\/a><br><i>Thursday, May 10, 2007<\/i><br>Ulysses S. Grant was president, the U.S. population was 38,558,371 and there were 37 states when Pimlico Race Course opened in Baltimore.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=258&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=257&z=2\'><b>Look on Positive Side When Handicapping the Derby<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, May 01, 2007<\/i><br>I like to concentrate on the can dos instead of the can nots when handicapping the Kentucky Derby. So I’m going to accentuate the positive, reminiscent of the hit song in 1944.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=257&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=256&z=2\'><b>Final Derby Preps Hold Key to Handicapping Strategy<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, April 23, 2007<\/i><br>Only five horses going back 51 years captured the Kentucky Derby after failing to hit the board in their final prep. And four ran in just two of the six current major preps.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=256&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=255&z=2\'><b>Greg Melikov\' s Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, April 17, 2007<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, a list of runners that should improve next time out, is compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=255&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=254&z=2\'><b>Will Those Kentucky Derby Jinxes Hold True in 2007?<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, April 16, 2007<\/i><br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=254&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=252&z=2\'><b>Hitting the Board in Two Major Derby Preps Important<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, April 10, 2007<\/i><br>It’s not whether you win or lose that counts in two significant Kentucky Derby preps on Saturday, but whether you ran fairly well and at least hit the board.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=252&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=253&z=2\'><b>Blue Grass, Arkansas Derby Will Pare Louisville Hopefuls<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, April 10, 2007<\/i><br>The final major preps for the Kentucky Derby will go a long way toward deciding which 3-year-olds enter the starting gate on the first Saturday in May.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=253&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=249&z=2\'><b>Revenge Is Written All Over 56th Florida Derby<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, March 26, 2007<\/i><br>Three of the top four finishers in the Fountain of Youth (FOY) Stakes renew rivalries Saturday in the 56th running of the $1 million Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=249&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=247&z=2\'><b>Richest Day in Racing Attracts Classy Contenders to Dubai<\/b><\/a><br><i>Friday, March 23, 2007<\/i><br>The Americans are coming! The Americans are coming! To Dubai for the 12th running of the Worlds richest race, the World Cup, worth $6 million American.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=247&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=240&z=2\'><b>Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, March 19, 2007<\/i><br>Horses worth watching compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov who won four races and ran second twice since Feb. 10.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=240&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=241&z=2\'><b>On the Road to the Roses -- That’s No Bull<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, March 19, 2007<\/i><br>Kentucky Derby season 007 kicks into gear at Gulfstream Park with a key 3-year-old stakes on the second of four Spectacular Saturdays.<br><br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=241&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=242&z=2\'><b>Thoroughbred Champions Gotta Have Heart, Too<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, March 19, 2007<\/i><br>The three most talked about thoroughbreds in the past 70 years are a warhorse, a Triple Crown winner and a Kentucky Derby champion whose career was cut short.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=242&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=243&z=2\'><b>Basic Training Vital When Beginner’s Luck Fades<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, March 19, 2007<\/i><br>People that frequently go to the racetrack, but lack the basic knowledge when it comes to handicapping and wagering always puzzle me.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=243&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=236&z=2\'><b>Sophomores Go for Fountain of Youth, Hutcheson Wins<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, February 27, 2007<\/i><br>A pair of Grade 2 stakes for 3-year-olds on Saturday will help determine the favorites for Gulfstream Park’s $1 million Florida Derby four weeks later.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=236&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=228&z=2\'><b>Greg Melikov\'s Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, February 12, 2007<\/i><br>Horses worth watching compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov won eight races since Jan. 18.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=228&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=229&z=2\'><b>The Tote Board Can Be Beneficial to Your Handicapping<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, February 12, 2007<\/i><br>When the board lights up, you should pay attention.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=229&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=222&z=2\'><b>On the Road to the Roses --That\'s No Bull <\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, January 29, 2007<\/i><br>Kentucky Derby season 007 kicks into gear at Gulfstream Park with a key 3-year-old stakes on the second of four Spectacular Saturdays.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=222&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=211&z=2\'><b>A Good Handicapping Tool: Trainer-Jockey Stats<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, January 09, 2007<\/i><br>I\'ve found that winning trainer-jockey combinations over the past several years have become an important ingredient in my recipe for successful handicapping.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=211&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=210&z=2\'><b>Greg Melikov\'s Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, January 08, 2007<\/i><br>Horses worth watching compiled by handicapper\/racing writer Greg Melikov won five races and finished second four times since Dec. 11.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=210&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=197&z=2\'><b>Greg Melikov\'s Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, December 12, 2006<\/i><br>Horses worth watching compiled by handicapper\/racing writer Greg Melikov won two races and finished second six times since Nov. 13.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=197&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=198&z=2\'><b>Gulfstream Park: What a Difference Slots Make<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, December 12, 2006<\/i><br>If Tony the Tiger were a betting animal, he undoubtedly would be willing to wager that Gulfstream Park\'s 64th meeting will be GRREEEAAAAT!!!!!<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=198&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=192&z=2\'><b>Closers Are Finally Coming Into Their Own<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, November 27, 2006<\/i><br>I remember when the most favorable racetrack for closers was Hialeah Race Course. Unfortunately, the historic South Florida track that opened in 1925 and I enjoyed for quite a few decades until the 21 st Century is history.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=192&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=183&z=2\'><b>Greg Melikov\'s Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, November 13, 2006<\/i><br>Horses worth watching compiled by handicapper\/racing writer Greg Melikov won four races and finished second six times since Oct. 21.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=183&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=184&z=2\'><b>Keep Your Fingers Crossed About Texas Racing<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, November 13, 2006<\/i><br>I\'m worried about Texas horse racing. Not many people outside the industry care what happens to it while the concerned can\'t agree on how to solve the problems.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=184&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=177&z=2\'><b>What Horses I Like in the Eight BC Races<\/b><\/a><br><i>Thursday, November 02, 2006<\/i><br>The most wide open of Saturday\'s eight Breeders\' Cup World Thoroughbred Championship races is the $2 Million Juvenile Fillies at 1 1\/16 miles on the Churchill Downs main track<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=177&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=174&z=2\'><b>A Brief Guide to Handicapping the 23rd Breeders\' Cup<\/b><\/a><br><i>Friday, October 27, 2006<\/i><br>Here\'s what to look for when handicapping the eight Breeders\' Cup races on Nov. 4 at Churchill Downs.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=174&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=172&z=2\'><b>Churchill Downs: Sixth Time Around for BC Day<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, October 23, 2006<\/i><br>Total purse money was jacked up $6 million to $20 million for the Breeders\' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships on Nov. 4 to keep the races competitive with other major stakes throughout the world.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=172&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=166&z=2\'><b>Greg Melikov\'s Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, October 16, 2006<\/i><br>Horses worth watching compiled by handicapper\/racing writer Greg Melikov won seven races and finished second three times since Sept. 28.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=166&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=167&z=2\'><b>Beginner\'s Luck Can Last Only So Long<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, October 16, 2006<\/i><br>People that frequently go to tracks, but lack the basic knowledge when it comes to handicapping and wagering always puzzle me.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=167&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=162&z=2\'><b>15th Festival of the Sun Should Shine on Straight Faced<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, October 09, 2006<\/i><br>Undefeated Straight Faced is a race away from becoming the eighth 2-year-old to sweep the Florida Stallion Stakes at Calder Race Course.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=162&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=148&z=2\'><b>Breeders\' Cup Main Event Will Be a True Classic<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, September 25, 2006<\/i><br>The main event of this year\'s Breeders\' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships, without a doubt, is the Classic.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=148&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=145&z=2\'><b>Greg Melikov\'s Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Thursday, September 21, 2006<\/i><br>Horses worth watching compiled by handicapper\/racing writer Greg Melikov won eight races and finished second three times since Aug. 13.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=145&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=146&z=2\'><b>So Far It\'s a Very Good Year for Some Racetracks<\/b><\/a><br><i>Thursday, September 21, 2006<\/i><br>Frank Sinatra\'s hit song 40 years ago describes what the first nine months of 2006 have been at some major racetracks across the country: It Was a Very Good Year -- at least, so far.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=146&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=137&z=2\'><b>Survival of Racing in Some States Depends on Slots<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, September 04, 2006<\/i><br>Las Vegas-type video slots are spreading to racetracks around the country, but not without a fight.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=137&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=129&z=2\'><b>Is the Travers Bernardini\'s Race to Lose?<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, August 21, 2006<\/i><br>The $1 million Travers, oldest stakes race for 3-year-olds in the country, has attracted a formidable field, including Preakness winner Bernardini.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=129&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=121&z=2\'><b>Greg Melikov\'s Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, August 07, 2006<\/i><br>Handicapper\/racing writer Greg Melikov compiles this list of horses worth watching for their next start.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=121&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=122&z=2\'><b>Weeding Out False Favorites Can Pay Off<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, August 07, 2006<\/i><br>I\'m growing tired of horseplayers looking to beat the favorite in every race whether or not they know if the designation is justified.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=122&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=120&z=2\'><b>Talented 3-year-olds to Run in $1 Million Haskell<\/b><\/a><br><i>Wednesday, August 02, 2006<\/i><br>The $1 million Haskell Invitational on Sunday has attracted several talented 3-year-olds, including a horse that hit the board in two Triple Crown races.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=120&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=118&z=2\'><b>Del Mar Should Enjoy a Glorious 67 th Meeting<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, July 24, 2006<\/i><br>The stakes are high at Del Mar\'s 67 th meeting that runs through Sept. 6. The $375,000 jump in purses bumps stakes races to $7.15 million.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=118&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=115&z=2\'><b>Greg Melikov\'s Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, July 17, 2006<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, compiled by handicapper\/racing writer Greg Melikov, won four races and finished second four times since July 1.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=115&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=116&z=2\'><b>Rely More on Handicapping Than So-Called Tips<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, July 17, 2006<\/i><br>Unless I get the message straight from the horse’s mouth or another part of the anatomy -- aggressive, controllable behavior, shiny coat or a fluid transition from a walking gait to a gallop in the post parade -- I rely on handicapping.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=116&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=113&z=2\'><b>Seventh Summit of Speed Boasts Talented Fields<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, July 10, 2006<\/i><br>Mother Nature hasn\'t been kind to Calder Race Course on big stakes days since 1999. Hurricane Dennis forced postponement of last summer\'s Summit of Speed for 24 hours until Sunday July 10 because of power outages.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=113&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=112&z=2\'><b>Grand Old Saratoga Opens 36-Day Meeting on July 26<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, July 03, 2006<\/i><br>Saratoga Springs has been attracting travelers even before the American Revolution when wealthy pilgrims journeyed to the carbonated mineral springs running through the area.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=112&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=111&z=2\'><b>Summit of Speed Features Return of a Champion<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, June 26, 2006<\/i><br>The richest day in racing for sprinters will feature Eclipse Award winning Lost in the Fog at Calder Race Course on July 15.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=111&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=106&z=2\'><b>Greg Melikov\'s Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, June 13, 2006<\/i><br>Horses worth watching compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov won two races and finished second three times since May 6.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=106&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=107&z=2\'><b>Maiden Races Offer a Chance for a Big Score<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, June 13, 2006<\/i><br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=107&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=104&z=2\'><b>A Brief Handicapping Guide to the Belmont Stakes<\/b><\/a><br><i>Wednesday, June 07, 2006<\/i><br>Some so-called experts say handicapping the Belmont Stakes is the easiest of the Triple Crown races, pointing to the high percentage of winning favorites.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=104&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=99&z=2\'><b>A Likely Large Field Puts Belmont Up for Grabs<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, May 29, 2006<\/i><br>For the fourth time in 44 years, it appears the Belmont Stakes on June 10 will be staged without the winner of the Kentucky Derby or Preakness.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=99&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=96&z=2\'><b>There\'s a Tragic Side to the Triple Crown<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, May 22, 2006<\/i><br>Six times since 1997 a horse has won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, boosting expectations that a Triple Crown winner would emerge for the 12 th time in history.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=96&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=93&z=2\'><b>Derby Winners Often Repeat in the Preakness<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, May 16, 2006<\/i><br>Six Kentucky Derby winners in the past nine years have captured the Preakness, four by 1 1\/2 lengths or more.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=93&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=94&z=2\'><b>Greg Melikov\'s Horses to Watch<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, May 16, 2006<\/i><br>Horses worth watching compiled by Handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov won four times and finished second three times since April 11.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=94&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=84&z=2\'><b>Three-year-olds Most Likely to Claim the Derby<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, May 01, 2006<\/i><br>Several of the Kentucky Derby\'s top contenders were among six horses that ran in the claiming ranks at least once during their career.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=84&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=81&z=2\'><b>Some Derby Contenders Have a Distinct Advantage<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, April 24, 2006<\/i><br>For the 132nd time 3-year-olds will take to the Churchill Downs main track for America\'s Race.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=81&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=78&z=2\'><b>Ten Tips on Handicapping the Kentucky Derby<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, April 18, 2006<\/i><br>Here\'s the Top 10 list on what to do or avoid when handicapping the 132 nd Kentucky Derby, Dave Letterman style.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=78&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=73&z=2\'><b>Road to Louisville Stops at Hot Springs, Lexington<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, April 11, 2006<\/i><br>The Blue Grass Stakes has produced the most runners of any major Kentucky Derby prep - 22. Of the 17 winners that hit the board, 11 smelled the roses.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=73&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=72&z=2\'><b>Horses to Watch in April<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, April 10, 2006<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov, won five races and finished second three times since March 25.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=72&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=70&z=2\'><b>Three Major Preps Test Kentucky Derby Contenders<\/b><\/a><br><i>Wednesday, April 05, 2006<\/i><br>Saturday\'s three important stakes at 1 1\/8 miles totaling $2 million should weed out the pretenders on the Road to the Roses.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=70&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=68&z=2\'><b>Florida Derby Just Isn\'t What It Used to Be<\/b><\/a><br><i>Thursday, March 30, 2006<\/i><br>This year\'s Florida Derby, I\'m sorry to say, lives up to its date - April Fool\'s Day.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=68&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=65&z=2\'><b>Woodbine\'s 2006 Meeting Opens on April 1<\/b><\/a><br><i>Friday, March 24, 2006<\/i><br>Woodbine, the only North American track that can stage standardbred and thoroughbred racing on the same day, launches its 2006 thoroughbred meeting on April 1. That\'s two week earlier than last year.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=65&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=64&z=2\'><b>Numbers Tell Part of the Kentucky Derby Story<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, March 21, 2006<\/i><br>The quintessential race of the Triple Crown happened on June 9, 1973.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=64&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=60&z=2\'><b>Road to the Roses Features $1 Million Saturday<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, March 14, 2006<\/i><br>Saturday\'s racing spotlight will be on four different tracks where a dozen of the Top 25 3-year-olds will attempt to make their case to stay on the Road to the Roses.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=60&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=58&z=2\'><b>Gulfstream\'s Transformation: Heavenly or hellish<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, March 06, 2006<\/i><br>I\'ve been receiving not so glowing reports about the transformation of Gulfstream from a fan-friendly track to a megaplex where horse racing finishes out of the money.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=58&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=59&z=2\'><b>Horses to watch in March<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, March 06, 2006<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov, won four races, finished second seven times and ran third three times since Feb. 12.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=59&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=56&z=2\'><b>An Expert Looks at Horses Hoping to Run at Louisville<\/b><\/a><br><i>Wednesday, March 01, 2006<\/i><br>One of my favorite racing writers is Steve Haskin, the award-winning veteran renowned for his Kentucky Derby commentary.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=56&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=42&z=2\'><b>Where Has All the Speed Gone at Gulfstream?<\/b><\/a><br><i>Wednesday, February 22, 2006<\/i><br>The renovated main course at Gulfstream Park is playing much differently than previous years.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=42&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=43&z=2\'><b>Juvenile Jinx Continues en Route to Kentucky Derby<\/b><\/a><br><i>Wednesday, February 22, 2006<\/i><br>Another 2-year-old champion bit the dust in the 21st Century en route to the Kentucky Derby. In fact, the 27-year-old Juvenile Jinx lives on.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=43&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=40&z=2\'><b>Looking for Longshots? How to Find a Price Horse<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, February 06, 2006<\/i><br>I\'m always on the lookout for a longshot for several reasons. The main one: to enhance my favorite wager - the exacta - and other exotic plays.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=40&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=41&z=2\'><b>Horses to Watch in February<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, February 06, 2006<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov, should improve in their next outing.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=41&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=39&z=2\'><b>The Futures Are Now for the Kentucky Derby<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, January 30, 2006<\/i><br>The futures for the Run to the Roses is at hand. Is a bit too early?<br>I say Y-E-S.<br><br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=39&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=36&z=2\'><b>Horses to Watch in January<\/b><\/a><br><i>Thursday, January 12, 2006<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov, won three races and finished second twice since Dec. 10.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=36&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=37&z=2\'><b>The 35th Eclipse Awards: And the Winners Are . . . <\/b><\/a><br><i>Thursday, January 12, 2006<\/i><br>The 2005 Eclipse Awards, which will be announced on Jan. 23 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, Calif., are runaways in most categories.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=37&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=34&z=2\'><b>The Slots Are Coming! The Slots Are Coming!<\/b><\/a><br><i>Monday, December 19, 2005<\/i><br>Gulfstream Park and three other pari-mutuel venues in South Florida finally hit the jackpot. The quartet will install Las Vegas style slots during the summer of 2006.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=34&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=31&z=2\'><b>Gulfstream Park: Growing, Growing, Growing<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, December 13, 2005<\/i><br>FDR was in his second term as president, the New York Yankees won a fourth consecutive World Series and Johnstown captured the 65th Kentucky Derby when Gulfstream Park staged its first meeting.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=31&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=32&z=2\'><b>Horses to Watch in December<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, December 13, 2005<\/i><br>Horses worth watching, compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov, won three races and finished second three times since Nov. 11.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=32&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=22&z=2\'><b>Road to the Breeders\' Cup<\/b><\/a><br><i>Tuesday, October 18, 2005<\/i><br>Helpful Hints to Handicap the Breeders\' Cup<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=22&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=19&z=2\'><b>Horses to Watch - October edition<\/b><\/a><br><i>Wednesday, October 12, 2005<\/i><br>Horses worth watching compiled by handicapper\/turf writer Greg Melikov won six races and finished second five times since Sept. 10.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=19&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=20&z=2\'><b>Road to the Breeders\' Cup<\/b><\/a><br><i>Wednesday, October 12, 2005<\/i><br>The Breeders\' Cup Grows on the Racing World. It has boosted the prestige of thoroughbred racing right from the start when it was inaugurated in 1984 at Hollywood Park.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=20&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=100% valign=top ><div align=left><font face=\'\' size=\'0\' color=\'\'><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=17&z=2\'><b>Belmont and the Breeders\' Cup: Fourth Time Around<\/b><\/a><br><i>Thursday, October 06, 2005<\/i><br>Belmont Park will host the 22nd Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships on Oct. 29. It will be the fourth time since 1990 that the Greatest Day in Horse Racing will be staged at the New York track.<br><a href=\'http:\/\/news.vip.com\/templates\/?a=17&z=2\'>Read More<\/a><\/font><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/table>");