RACE SIX OBSERVATIONS by The Wizard on Saturday, March 21, 2009

Solid debut by 11-1 winner ESSENCE OF SPEED who forced the pace between horses from the start. Put away the favorite in mid stretch, then had enough left to hold off 1st timer longshot MAMBO GALLIANO who came up the inside to finish up very well. OSAGE COUNTY passed tired horses late for a no threat 3rd. Clearly an underachiever.