Trainer:Dan Hendricks Jockey:Alex Solis Foaling Date: 3-31-2003 Pedigree: Benchmark - Miss Soft Sell by Siyah Kalem Dosage Profile: 10-3-16-1-0 Dosage Index/CD: 2.33 0.73 *DUAL QUALIFIER* 2005 Record: 5 starts 3-0-1 $502,080 Best Beyer Figure: 108 Note: Winner of the Norfolk Stakes, he was 4th in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile by 8 1/2 lengths but came back in December to win the Hollywood Futurity. Was an impressive winner in the San Rafael over Stevie Wonderboy for his first start of 2006. Continued to cement his place as Kentucky Derby favorite with an equally impressive win in the Santa Catalina last out. Led the whole way to win by 3 1/4 lengths in the Santa Anita Derby. Made up some ground in the Derby after having to steady twice and finished in a dead heat for 4th with Jazil. Was cut off and had to steady early in the Preakness when Barbaro backed into him after he broke down but still managed to finish 4th.
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: 3-31-2003