Trainer:Nick Zito Jockey:Rafael Bejarano Foaling Date: 3-12-2002 Pedigree: Fusaichi Pegasus - Marozia by Storm Bird Dosage Profile: 12-4-18-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 2.78 0.82 2004 Record: 2 starts 1-0-1 $17,300 Best Beyer Figure: 94 Note: Winner of the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs, he was 5th behind Flower Alley in the Lane's End then finished a distant 3rd in the Arkansas Derby behing Afleet Alex and Flower Alley. Didn't perform well in the Kentucky Derby, finishing 8th. Skipped the Preakness to train for the Belmont.
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.
Foaling Date: 3-12-2002