EMPIRE'S FIRE (2) Average at best when 4th last start at Thistledown but proven performer at this trip. Jockey Jose A Bracho and trainer Jeffrey A Radosevich form a formidable team. Good prospects. RIVER BOAT (6) Solid run when placing 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last start at this track and showing consistent performance in races. Racing in stronger company. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. SHADOWY (1) Rounded them up when winning last start at Thistledown and suited at this distance in the past. Has hit top form this campaign with 2 wins from 2 runs. Can go on with it. RUFFIN (8) Resumes from a break of 29 weeks. Gave them all something to chase to win by a margin of a nose last run at Mahoning Valley. Must respect in this event.