TimeformUS Belmont Horses in Focus for Monday, Oct. 14, 2019

Race 2: Vip Nation (#8)

The Pace Projector is predicting that she could be on the lead in a No Speed scenario.

Runs her best races from the front end, and Kendrick Carmouche is sure to be sending her in this spot.

Has earned some of the highest TimeformUS Speed Figures on turf out of anyone in this field.

3-1 on ML

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Race 6: So Gracious (#4)

Ran very well going a sprint distance in her turf debut at Saratoga.

Was compromised by a tangled start going a distance that was too far for her last time.

This seven-furlong distance should be perfect for her, whereas her two main rivals may prefer either shorter or longer trips.

6-1 on ML

Race 8: Glorious Empire (#2)

Proved in last year's nine-furlong Fort Lauderdale that he doesn’t necessarily require marathon distances to be effective.

Should have gotten needed fitness out of his return, in which he chased a very fast pace.

Is the most naturally talented runner in this field when he’s in top form.

9-2 on ML