Trainer: Michael Trombetta Jockey:Kent Desormeaux Foaling Date: 3-12-2003 Pedigree: Sweetsouthernsaint - Ice Beauty by Waquoit Dosage Profile: 4-1-6-3-0 Dosage Index/CD: 1.33 0.43 2005 Record: 2 starts 0-0-0 $1,200 Best Beyer Figure: 109 Note: Broke his maiden at Laurel in his 2nd start last year by 16 lengths, but was disqualified to 4th. Won again by almost 8 lengths at Aqueduct in his next start then won the Miracle Wood Stakes at Laurel by 10 lengths. Came to Aqueduct for the Gotham and was third by only a length behind Like Now and Keyed Entry. Stalked pacesetter Mister Triester then exploded in the stretch to win by over 9 lengths. Made a small move in the Kentucky Derby to get up to 4th in the stretch, but faded to 7th by the finish. Chased Like Now early in the Preakness and still finished second by a large margin.
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: 3-12-2003