(# 4) RICH MOUNTAIN - Claimed by Levine from Galluscio for $35,000 in his first start back from two months on the sideline. New connections drop him down to $25,000 and move him back to the dirt today. Think he'll show forwardly in here, and if he's ready for his best, can win this.

(# 8) Proudly Pyrite - In-shape runner comes here via Delaware and Monmouth, and makes first run for new conditioner Tom Bush. Style fits perfectly, and he's dropping to where he probably belongs - off a failed try against richer on the turf.

(# 9) Edge Road - Hasn't run much in the past year, and trainer Schosberg sends him a distance off a single sprint on the July 4. This is a poor group for the price, so he's not beyond big improvement against these.

(# 7) Shifter - Hustled all the way in last by low profile rider (Morales). Classic case of a conditioning race. Contessa goes to main-man Coa today in the second off the layoff. Will run much better today.