RACE FOUR OBSERVATIONS by The Wizard on Saturday, May 16, 2009

Rider Junior Alvarado wins his 2nd race on the day with 9-1 winner CAFFEINE FREE who raced in mid pack. Swung wide into the stretch, and wore down ANN'S APPROVAL who rated in 3rd. Moved to a narrow lead in mid stretch, but was outfinished in the final 50 yards. Tough trip for long shot A.J.'s LOVE who raced in good striking position from the start. Tried to split horses through a narrow hole between the pacseetter and Ann's Approval at the top of the stretch, but was forced to check. Recovered in mid stretch to rally along the rail late, then finished evenly. Would have been 2nd with a cleaner trip.