Empire Maker ran well enough yesterday to suggest that he was not in pain.

Empire Maker was revving up at the top of the stretch.

Empire Maker is the early favorite to win the Travers.

Most likely, Empire Maker will not be among them.

Empire Maker completed the mile-and-an-eighth run over a fast track in 1 minute 48.70 seconds.

Will Empire Maker win by 4, 6, 10, a dozen lengths, maybe more?

But Empire Maker was the favorite, which should have given the network pause.

People talk about Empire Maker's foot, which used to be sore, but isn't anymore, or not so much.

About the only possible problem Empire Maker could face is the weather.

Empire Maker finished in 2:28.26 and paid $6 on a $2 bet to win.