Trainer:Steve Asmussen Jockey:David Flores Foaling Date: 2-25-2003 Pedigree: Storm Boot - Boogie Beach Blues by Cure the Blues Dosage Profile: 5-3-6-2-0 Dosage Index/CD: 2.20 0.69 2005 Record: 3 starts 1-2-0 $49,145 Best Beyer Figure: 95 Note: Broke his maiden in his 3rd start last year. Was 2nd in an allowance in his 2006 debut then was a miserable 6th by 17 lengths in the Tampa Bay Derby. Came back in the Blue Grass to close well at the end and get 2nd over 12 lengths behind Sinister Minister. Never ran a lick in the Derby and finished 11th, beaten over 20 lengths.
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: 2-25-2003