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.
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: 3-29-2003