TimeformUS Belmont Horses in Focus for Friday, June 1, 2018

Race 3:
Motivational (#6)

Has run well on the flat in the past despite racing most recently over hurdles.

Attracts one of New York’s top riders, Javier Castellano.

DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past five years, Jack Fisher is 11 for 57 (19 percent, $3.99 ROI) in flat turf races at distances of 10 furlongs or less.

8-1 on ML

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Race 5:
Wheatfield (#7)

Showed plenty of turf ability when placing in two stakes races on the surface last season.

Didn’t get an ideal trip in her lone turf start this season, and may be in better form than it appears.

Possesses the tactical speed to sit relatively close to what should be a moderate pace.

12-1 on ML

Race 7:
Sir Ballantine (#3)

Earned the highest last-out TimeformUS Speed Figure (118) when closing well to win at Aqueduct on April 14.

Appears to be one of the few horses in this field that is on an upward trajectory.

DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past five years, Danny Gargan is 17 for 68 (25 percent, $2.68 ROI) with last-out winners in dirt routes.

8-1 on ML