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.
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: 1-23-2003