TimeformUS Belmont Horses in Focus for Thursday, May 31, 2018

Race 1:
Creative Princess (#2)

Was extremely green and difficult to control in her debut.

Has been working forwardly up at Saratoga for her second start.

DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past five years, Todd Pletcher is 24 for 63 (38 percent, $2.33 ROI) with second-time starting maidens in dirt routes who also routed in their career debut.

5-1 on ML

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Race 5:
Gio Dude (#5)

Ran better than it appears two back when he was chasing a fast pace that collapsed against much better company.

Was taken too far off the pace last time even though that’s not his preferred style.

Gets a significant rider upgrade to Irad Ortiz Jr.

5-1 on ML

Race 8:
Cache (#1)

Ran well enough to be competitive here in her career debut, beating a strong field in the process.

Encountered traffic trouble two back in the Davona Dale.

Should appreciate the turnback to a sprint distance.

9-2 on ML