Trainer:Todd Pletcher Jockey:John Velazquez Foaling Date: 1-23-2003 Pedigree: Storm Cat - She's a Winner by A.P. Indy Dosage Profile: 10-4-10-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 3.80 1.00 2005 Record: 4 starts 3-0-0 $213,780 Best Beyer Figure: 101 Note: Winner of 4 in a row including the Nashua and Remsen Stakes last year. Won his 2006 debut in the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs in stakes record time. Was less impressive in the Tampa Bay Derby, running 2nd by 2 lengths to Deputy Glitters but did lose a shoe in the race. Was a disappointing 4th as the favorite in the Blue Grass for his final prep, tiring at the end. Made a good late move in the Derby to get 2nd behind Barbaro. Skipping the Preakness to go direct to the Belmont.
Belmont Stakes Entries - A field of 12 was entered on Wednesday for the 142nd Belmont on Saturday with 3-1 morning line favorite Ice Box drawing post 6. Get all the horses, post positions, odds, and past performances here.
Analyzing the Belmont Stakes Contenders - My annual analysis using popular angles and statistical trends to see who best matches the profile of a Belmont winner.
Lookin At Lucky wins the Preakness - The new jockey must have changed his luck as he had no problems this time and wore down First Dude to win the Preakness with Jackson Bend third. Favorite Super Saver faded to finish 8th. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Super Saver wins the 2010 Kentucky Derby - He drew off to win by 2 1/2 lengths, giving jockey Calvin Borel his third Derby win in 4 years. Ice Box and Paddy O'Prado closed from far back to finish 2nd and 3rd while favorite Lookin At Lucky was 6th.
2010 Triple Crown Late Nominations - Only six more thoroughbreds were made eligible for the three Triple Crown races for a fee of $6000 by the late nomination deadline. Any not nominated now will have to pay a huge supplement fee to enter. Check out the list here.
Belmont 101 - A basic introduction the the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown. How it began, basics of picking a winner, and how to attend in person.
Foaling Date: 1-23-2003