Timeform US SmartPlays: Saturday 29 September
Timeform pick out their three best bets from Belmont on Saturday...
"...hasn’t been at his best on his last two starts at Saratoga but should relish a return to this venue..."
Timeform on Shiraz
#3 Delta Bluesman - Belmont R2, 18:04 BST
There's a strong possibility that Delta Bluesman could get an easy lead here, meaning the likes of Almithmaar and Long Haul Bay may struggle to reel him in. Delta Bluesman fought gamely when second at Del Mar last time, finishing second to The Man, and this fast breaker can go one better here.
#11 Shiraz - Belmont R3, 18:40 BST
The likes of Brockmoninoff and Starry Messenger should give Shiraz a nice lead into this race, and the last-named is fancied to get back to winning ways. He hasn't been at his best on his last two starts at Saratoga but should relish a return to this venue, having been placed on all four starts here in 2018.
#3 Sadler's Joy - Belmont R8, 21:42 BST
Sadler's Joy offers a bit of value here against Morning Line favourite Robert Bruce. The first-named was a good winner at Gulfstream Park earlier in the year and should be suited here by the pace set by Carrick and Hi Happy.
Minimum Bet Guarantee
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Recommended bets
#3 Delta Bluesman – Belmont R2, 18:04 BST
#11 Shiraz – Belmont R3, 18:40 BST
#3 Sadler’s Joy – Belmont R8, 21:42 BST
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