RACE EIGHT OBSERVATIONS by The Wizard on Saturday, May 02, 2009

(3) TIZAQUEENA - Disputed the lead from the inside under rating, continued to battle for the lead while on the rail into the stretch, dug in gamely while battling for the command and then simply refused to yield the lead in a gritty performance. (11) DAWN AFTER DAWN - Raced outside while in the second flight runners, moved closer to leaders upon entering the stretch, continued on willingly to the finish, but could not overhaul the winner. (1) LEMON CHIFFON - Was outrun while settling along the inside down the backstretch, cut the corner turning into the stretch, but could not quicken when called upon. (8) STEALIN' KISSES - Made a menacing move around the far turn to join the leaders, but then weakened under pressure. (2) VISIT - Raced towards the rear early on while rank, fought her rider down the backstretch while a bit headstrong, raced wide around the turn, and when finally set down in the stretch, came up empty. (9) ELUSIVE LADY - Launched a strong bid towards the inside in early stretch but had nothing left shortly thereafter.