Trainer:Bob Baffert Jockey:Victor Espinoza Foaling Date: 3-29-2003 Pedigree: Old Trieste - Sweet Minister by The Prime Minister Dosage Profile: 4-2-4-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 4.00 1.00 2005 Record: 1 starts 0-0-0 $80 Best Beyer Figure: 116 Note: Ran 5th on December 31st in his only 2-year-old start. Won his first race of 2006 by 8 lengths in a maiden claimer, then faded badly to lose by 19 lengths in the San Vicente behind Too Much Bling. Shipped up to Golden Gate to run second in the California Derby behind Cause to Believe then shipped to Kentucky where he was a runaway winner in the Blue Grass at Keeneland. Looks like a pure speedster who only runs well when on the lead and doesn't run at all if he can't get out front early. Duelled for the early pace in the Derby with Keyed Entry and faded badly to finish 16th.
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: 3-29-2003