Trainer:Todd Pletcher Jockey:Jorge Chavez Foaling Date: 5-07-2002 Pedigree: Distorted Humor - Princess Olivia by Lycius Dosage Profile: 10-2-14-2-2 Dosage Index/CD: 1.73 0.53 2004 Record: 1 starts 0-0-1 $2,460 Best Beyer Figure: 95 Note: Only has 3 lifetime starts. Broke his maiden at Gulfstream Park in February in his second start and followed it up with a surprise win in the Lane's End at Turfway. Finished 2nd by 8 lengths to Afleet Alex in the Arkansas Derby for his final prep. Faded badly to finish 9th in the Kentucky Derby. Skipped the Preakness but may show up again in 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: 5-07-2002