TimeformUS Belmont Horses in Focus for Friday, June 7, 2019

Race 5: Pacific Gale (#4)
Might have won the Vagrancy last time had she not had to alter course at the top of the stretch.
Her last two TimeformUS Speed Figures of 126 and 120 are among the fastest numbers in this field.
The Pace Projector is predicting a situation favoring horses on or near the lead and she should be right up on the pace.
5-2 on ML

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Race 8: Stan the Man (#2)
Should appreciate the slight turnback in distance, since he ran well in sprint races earlier in his career.
Is coming into this race in top form, having just earned two of the fastest TimeformUS Speed Figures of his career.
Projects to sit a perfect trip stalking just in behind the speeds, where he can get a jump on the closers.
10-1 on ML

Race 9: Competitionofideas (#6)
Had to wait for room and alter course on the rail while her stablemate got a clear run down the outside in the Beaugay.
Should appreciate the stretch-out to 1 1/4 miles given how well she ran in the American Oaks last year.
Has more tactical speed than the favorite, and should make use of it under rider Javier Castellano.
5-2 on ML

Race 10: Raa Atoll (#8)
Proved that he handles this two-mile distance winning a Group 2 event in Germany last time.
Kept very good company in Great Britain as a 3-year-old, finishing just behind Group 1 winner Old Persian.
Possesses tactical speed, which may give him an advantage in an otherwise paceless affair.
6-1 on ML