Trainer:Ron Ellis Jockey:Tyler Baze Foaling Date: 4-25-2002 Pedigree: Stephen Got Even - Class on Class by Jolie's Halo Dosage Profile: 5-2-11-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 2.27 0.67 2004 Record: 2 starts 2-0-0 $60,290 Best Beyer Figure: 92 Note: Undefeated at Churchill Downs, he finished a fast closing second in the San Vicente for his stakes debut. Rallied from last to finish 3rd in the San Felipe, beaten by 7 lengths but in a very quick time. Finished a poor 6th in the Santa Anita Derby, beaten over 9 lengths. Came back to win the Derby Trial by 7 lengths then closed from 19th to be 4th, beaten only 3 1/2 lengths in the Kentucky Derby. Skipped the Preakness to prepare 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.