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

13-1 upset by ALABAMA CLAY, who was the first wire to wire winner on the day. This was more a result of the slow pace he set, rather than a change in the bias. Rated well on the front end. Opened up nice lead in mid stretch, then was all out to hold off the well meant B L's PAPA CO COO, who nearly ran him down, but was beaten a nose. Another step he wins. Both clearly best of the rest.