RACE SIX TRIP NOTES by The Wizard on Saturday, June 20, 2009

25-1 upset by RIVER BEAR, who received a great ride by Thornton. Raced in mid pack into the stretch. Steady run from mid stretch, but was forced to split horses late. Surged to the lead late and outgammed MIGHTY RULE who stalked outside cheap speed. Put that one away at the top of the stretch, then fought on gamely to the wire in a fine effort. Sneaky early money on BIG RUSHLET almost proved correct, as he made a strong rally racing widest in the stretch. Continued well to deep stretch, but was outfinished.