Trainer:Daniel Peitz Jockey:Robby Albarado Foaling Date: 3-16-2003 Pedigree: Aptitude - Wolfer by Wolf Power Dosage Profile: 4-1-9-2-0 Dosage Index/CD: 1.46 0.44 2005 Record: 3 starts 1-0-1 $31,600 Best Beyer Figure: 98 Note: Broke his maiden at Aqueduct last November then headed south where he was 3rd in an optional claimer at Louisiana Downs. Won his first two starts of 2006 at Louisiana Downs and Oaklawn in another optional claimer and an allowance. Finished a fast closing 2nd to Lawyer Ron in the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn in his first stakes. Followed up with another late closing 3rd in the Rebel, missing 2nd by a neck behind Lawyer Ron and Red Raymond. Closed late again in the Arkansas Derby, this time getting 2nd behind Lawyer Ron. Rallied from 18th to finish 3rd in the Kentucky Derby behind Barbaro and Bluegrass Cat.
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.