TimeformUS Belmont Horses in Focus for Friday, Oct. 5, 2018

Race 1: Ekhtibaar (#3)

His lone turf start more than three years ago was actually better than it seems; deserves another chance.

Is bred to be a turf horse on his dam’s side, as she and her progeny were mostly European turf horses.

Figures to sit a good stalking trip just off the likely favorite Souperfast.

5-2 on ML

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Race 4: Elizabeth Nicole (#3)

Ran well to beat what was arguably a tougher field two back at Saratoga, albeit while riding a speed bias.

Was unwisely rated last time in a race that featured other speed types.

Gary Contessa is enjoying a fantastic Belmont fall meet.

4-1 on ML

Race 6: Coal Truth (#6)

Ran better than it appears when he got in trouble going this distance last fall.

Appears to be training well heading into this return as a new gelding.

DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past five years, Jonathan Thomas is 6 for 14 (43 percent, $2.42 ROI) first off a trainer switch with maidens.

10-1 on ML