Fairmount Park

EXCELLENT EMPIRE won very easily when winning by 3 1/2L last start at this venue but challenged by more formidable competitors. Warrants a bet. Pontus weakened to finish 7th last time at this track. Overlooking the last run but challenged by a tougher grade. Always seems to find the line well. Could run a race. Spanish Doubloon led and controlled the pace to win by a margin of 3L last run here but competing at a higher level of competition. Should be very competitive and is a genuine threat.