Fairmount ParkTue, June 02, 2026

EXCELLENT EMPIRE (4) finished second two runs back at this track (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 3. 5 lengths as favourite over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Goes up a rung or two but he is up to the task. PURPLE OCTOPUS (3) hasn't made an impression lately despite market confidence. Last start could only manage fifth over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Among the leading chances. GRANDDADDYLONGLEGS (1) returned from a lay-off a month ago when he was in the firing line on the bend before being beaten 5 lengths into fourth over 5½f at this track. Has been in the money at each second up start. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. LAKE OF FIRE (6) is a distance specialist who turned things around last start and scored by 0. 8 lengths over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Has his share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race.