Trainer:Frank Brothers Jockey:Rafael Bejarano Foaling Date: 2-11-2003 Pedigree: Giant's Causeway - Freddie Frisson by Dixieland Band Dosage Profile: 6-3-11-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 2.64 0.75 *DUAL QUALIFIER* 2005 Record: 5 starts 4-0-1 $682,575 Best Beyer Figure: 107 (sprint) Note: He won the Hopeful and Champagne Stakes with his only loss a third place finish in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. Finished second in the slop in the Hutcheson Stakes for his first start this year. Finished second in the Fountain of Youth but was moved up to first when Corinthian was disqualified to third for drifting out in the stretch and interfering with both First Samurai and Flashy Bull. Faded badly to 5th in the Blue Grass for his final prep, but was later diagnosed with 2 broken ribs during a rough start in that race where he hit the gate.
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: 2-11-2003