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.
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: 3-12-2003