TimeformUS Belmont Horses in Focus for Friday, May 31, 2019

Race 1: Reata’s Reward (#1)
The Pace Projector is predicting that she will be on or near the lead in a situation favoring the front-runner.
Lost all chance last time when she stumbled badly at the start.
The way she was bet last time suggests she might be ready to get back to her top races for the prior barn.
7-2 on ML

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Race 6: Opt (#11)
Gets some needed class relief as he drops down to maiden claiming company.
Was hindered by a speed-favoring surface in his February debut.
Is a half-brother to four turf winners and Will Take Charge has had some success as a turf sire.
10-1 on ML

Race 8: Gidu (#7)
Earned a career-best 122 TimeformUS Speed Figure after chasing a fast pace in his 2018 finale.
His 2018 form looks inconsistent, but that was primarily a result of some unfavorable trips and pace scenarios.
Gets back to seven furlongs, which appears to be his best distance.
4-1 on ML