Trainer:Michael Matz Jockey:Edgar Prado Foaling Date: 4-29-2003 Pedigree: Dynaformer - La Ville Rouge by Carson City Dosage Profile: 10-4-21-2-1 Dosage Index/CD: 1.81 0.53 2005 Record: 2 starts 2-0-0 $99,000 Best Beyer Figure: 111 Note: Winner of the Laurel Futurity last year, he started off 2006 by winning the Tropical Park Derby to be undefeated in 3 starts on the grass. Made his first dirt start a winning one in the Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream in the slop and followed up with another win on a fast track in the Florida Derby. Excellent dosage profile for the Derby and definitely one to watch. Stalked the early pace and took the lead just before the mile marker and drew away to win by 6 1/2 lengths in the Kentucky Derby. Sadly he broke down just after the start of the Preakness and is recovering from surgery.
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: 4-29-2003