*** RACE FOUR ANALYSIS *** by The Wizard on Saturday, February 21, 2009

(# 7) DOT’S IMP In his first start of the winter the 5yo stalked the pace to the stretch against a powerful key race field at the $30,000 level. This is a significant class drop and he seems sure to improve with a race under his belt. Ran several races at Louisiana Downs that would make him the winner here. Four strong drills since that last race have him on edge. (# 4) QUAZAR Cuts back to a sprint following 3 routes, 2 of them on the grass. Now a 4yo, he was a talented and promising 2yo before going down with an injury in September 2007. He is actually sharper than he looks due to the changes in distance and surface. Wheels back in 6 days for Desormeaux, a profitable maneuver for this barn. (# 6) EMBARRASSED Gets two months to rebound following a dull effort on the grass. Three drills since Feb. 1 are a positive sign. Ran a big race at Churchill two starts back when making his 2nd start off a long layoff. Will be reunited with Lanerie who rode him to his only win. (# 5) ARMORED Certainly is dangerous off the drop but has never run on the dirt in 11 starts. Works at FG have been ok.