The Mint Jubilee was started in 1996 as a way to raise money for the cause of cancer research. Since then it has grown from 250 attendees to over 1400 and has become one of the signature Kentucky Derby events. Each year the proceeds from the Mint Jubilee benefit cancer research and services in Lousiville though the James Graham Brown Cancer Center.
While many celebrities attend, the guests of honor are the Kentucky Derby jockeys. All the jockeys riding in this year's Derby were guests as well as many big names from years past. Each jockey riding this year will be honored with a commemorative brick in the Garden of Hope and they can designate who will be remembered on it.
Da' Tara shocks in the 2008 Belmont Stakes - Longest shot on the board Da' Tara led the whole way, drawing off to win by 5 1/4 lengths over Denis of Cork. Heavy favorite Big Brown came up empty and was eased, finishing last. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
More Belmont Day Photos - 16 more photos including Shaquille O’Neal, the unused Triple Crown trophy, and more.
Manhattan Handicap and Just a Game Stakes Results - On the Belmont undercard, Dancing Forever just got up at the wire to beat favorite Out of Control in the Manhattan Handicap, while Ventura held off top choice Lady of Venice in the Just a Game Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Acorn Stakes, True North Handicap, and Woody Stephens Stakes Results - Also on the Belmont undercard, Zaftig upset favorite Indian Blessing in the Acorn, top choice Benny the Bull got up in the final stride of the True North Handicap, and J Be K won wire-to-wire in the Woody Stephens Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2008 Belmont Entries - A field of 10 was entered with Big Brown drawing post #1. Get all the horses, posts, and odds here.
