TimeformUS Belmont Horses in Focus for Friday, May 4, 2018

Race 2:
Regal Dame (#1)

Her runner-up finish at Fair Grounds in February was flattered by the subsequent performances of the first- and third-place finishers.

Ran better than it seems last time after getting pushed wide and steadied out of position on the far turn.

Should work out a good stalking trip this time.

2-1 on ML

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Race 5:
Stormy’s Song (#3)

Has had excuses in each of her last two dirt starts, as she broke slowly on Aug. 6 and didn’t care for the slop on Sep. 3

Brian Lynch gets a 93 TimeformUS Trainer Rating with horses coming off layoffs of this type in sprints.

Ran arguably her best race in her career debut, and she can again run well fresh here.

7-2 on ML

Race 8:
Harlan Punch (#7)

Is in better form than it appears after running well to be third despite a terrible trip in the Excelsior.

Handled 10 furlongs back in February; seems to better suited to longer distances now than he had been previously.

Will fly under the radar in a race where Hard Study is going to be an underlay favorite.

6-1 on ML