Trainer:Kiaran McLaughlin Jockey:Cornelio Velasquez Foaling Date: 4-4-2002 Pedigree: Successful Appeal - Mrs. Greeley by Mr. Greeley Dosage Profile: 5-1-4-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 4.00 1.10 2004 Record: 5 starts 2-2-1 $421,984 Best Beyer Figure: 98 Note: Most of his earnings last year came from a 2nd place in the Delta Jackpot Stakes with his wins in a maiden and a restriced stakes at Delaware. Won the Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park in his 2005 Debut and was off until the Blue Grass where he was a lukewarm 3rd by 9 lengths behind Bandini. Closed late to finish second by only a half length in the Kentucky Derby then faded to 9th in the Preakness. A half interest in him was sold the morning of the Preakness for an undisclosed amount.
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: 4-4-2002