[the_fat_man]

The 1 got slammed at the gate, almost bolted on the backside, was in the parking lot on the turn and gained a ton of ground late while not being ridden by the jock.

The 2 got a perfect trip and was supposed to go by the winner in the stretch. She did, however, break slow and have to rush up a bit to catch up.

The 4 jumped at the gate, came out in bad stride, then circled the field to almost pull even early stretch before the winner drew off.

The 5 last moved a field but finished well while running greenly.

The 7 was in the same race as the 2, made a dumbass premature move, 3 wide, to hook a couple of duelers, running with them till they entered, then was passed by the 2 easily.

The 8 was in the same race as the 5, took an awkward step at the start, made a premature run on the turn, then was passed by the 5 easily.

I don't care for the 2 (though she can win) but it'll be hard to decide between the 1, 4, 5 and 7.

What an interesting race.