Trainer:John Shirreffs Jockey:Corey Nakatani Foaling Date: 2-20-2003 Pedigree: A.P. Indy - Warrior Queen by Quiet American Dosage Profile: 7-7-12-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 3.33 0.81 2005 Record: 5 starts 2-1-0 $118,435 Best Beyer Figure: 101 Note: A $1.3 million yearling purchase, he was 2nd in the Norfolk Stakes, won an allowance, then finished 4th in the Hollywood Futurity last year. He was 4th in the El Camino Real Derby in his first start this year, but really improved to win the San Felipe. Chased Brother Derek all the way in the Santa Anita Derby but couldn't hold on to second at the end and was passed by Point Determined. Never ran a lick and finished 18th in the Kentucky Derby.
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: 2-20-2003