Trainer:Nick Zito Jockey:Jerry Bailey Foaling Date: 3-12-2002 Pedigree: Atticus - Verbasle by Slewpy Dosage Profile: 6-4-20-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 2.00 0.53 2004 Record: 2 starts 2-0-0 $25,800 Best Beyer Figure: 102 Note: Winner of the Aventura was third in the Holy Bull and then won the Fountain of Youth Stakes. Impressive winner of the Florida Derby at Gulfstream last out and unlikely to have another prep before the Kentucky Derby. Had the lead after a mile in the Kentucky Derby, but faded to 10th at the finish. Most thought he would improve in the Preakness, but he faded to 10th again.
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