TimeformUS Belmont Horses in Focus for Friday, Sept. 28, 2018

Race 1: Beautiful Buzz (#1)

The Pace Projector is predicting a situation favoring runners on or near the lead, and she should be in front early.

Was cooked chasing a fast pace last time in a race that was dominated by closers.

The Belmont main track has been favoring inside runners over the past several days.

9-5 on ML

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Race 2: French Empire (#8)

Handled turf well in her debut, which came against males and was won by a talented runner.

Is bred to be more of a turf horse, as her dam won four times on that surface.

Has shown improvement in recent starts despite not racing on her preferred surface.

7-2 on ML

Race 8: Horoscope (#2)

Ran some of his best career speed figures going this distance back in 2017.

May not have handled longer distances in most of his starts so far this year.

Was hindered by trips in his last two starts and may be in better form than it appears.

8-1 on ML