TimeformUS Belmont Horses in Focus for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019

Race 1: Dan’s Girl (#2)

Sprint specialist was facing a much stronger field last time at Timonium in a two-turn race.

Has been training at Laurel, so has probably not been in this new barn for very long.

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

8-1 on ML

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Race 7: John Jones (#4)

Earned a 118 TimeformUS Speed Figure on turf on May 3, a number that would make him formidable here.

Was hindered by getting unwisely rated behind a slow pace in his most recent turf start on June 1.

Was ridden aggressively by this apprentice last time and similar tactics might play well here.

6-1 on ML

Race 8: Keota (#8)

Should appreciate the slight turnback in distance given her prior solid sprint form.

There is other speed in here, but she has shown the ability close from off the pace.

DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past 5 years, Jason Servis is 9 for 30 (30%, $2.30 ROI) with horses going from routes to sprints on turf at NYRA tracks.

3-1 on ML