RACE FIVE OBSERVATIONS by The Wizard on Saturday, February 21, 2009

Did not matter at all that the pace was slower than slow. MAN NAMED SUE (4-1) Sat in mid pack. Made a strong wide rally from mid pack to challenge for the lead top of the stretch. Finally edged clear AT THE 1/16TH pole and held on despite drifting out late. SALIC LAW closed from off the pace to close inside the winner, but could not gain late. Winner had the jump on him which helped against this pace. NORTHERN SCENE set a snail pace under light pressure. No resistance to top 2 late, but held 3rd as a result of the pace. Favorite GOLD SOUND had no excuse at all after stalking the pace. Had no response at the 1/16th pole then finished evenly in a disappointing effort.