ANALYSIS RACE NINE by The Wizard on Saturday, September 26, 2009

ANALYSES OF THESE HORSES ARE PLACED IN POST POSITION ORDER. THESE ARE NOT MY SELECTIONS.

RACE 9

2 EIGHTEENTHOFMARCH
5yo was claimed by Catalano following a game win at a level lower. The Cat Man wins at a rather amazing 55% clip when raising his new acquisitions in class. Recorded his career best over this turf course as a 3yo.

3 JONI’S JUSTICE
6yo posted a career best around two turns on the turf this spring while in the barn of Hugh Robertson then continued to run well all summer, winning stake in July at Canterbury. He can prove a factor here at a good price.

6 PISTOL PETE AFLEET
4yo colt has been a consistent performer the past two years on the synthetic surfaces in California but also showed ability on the turf last fall. He makes his first start today for Daniel Smithwick, who excels with new acquisitions and is the choice for the win back on the grass.

8 KING OF SPEED
10yo is still going strong for trainer Bret Calhoun and, although has made only two starts on the turf since end of last year, he has won both including over this course last out for this same tag. Razo stays and must respect.