Trainer:Todd Pletcher Jockey:Rafael Bejarano Foaling Date: 3-17-2002 Pedigree: Saint Ballado - Goulash by Mari's Book Dosage Profile: 9-1-14-2-2 Dosage Index/CD: 1.55 0.46 2005 Record: 2 starts 1-1-0 $35,000 Best Beyer Figure: 100 Note: Full brother to champion filly Ashado was second in an allowance then 7th in the Holy Bull in the slop for his stakes debut. Came back to win an allowance and then ran 3rd in the Florida Derby. Missed the Derby due to lack of graded earnings, but won the Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont on Preakness day.
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: 3-17-2002