This year's Triple Crown was a real rollercoaster ride. Barbaro became the first undefeated Kentucky Derby winner since Smarty Jones in 2004 and Seattle Slew in 1977, and was touted by may as a strong possiblity to win the Triple Crown. This probably contributed to the horror everyone felt when he shattered his ankle in the Preakness. Bernardini was an impressive winner, but was mostly ignored as all the attention was on Barbaro's injury and the fight to save his life. Since neither of these went to the Belmont, it was pretty anticlimactic and gathered little interest this year. Jazil made a dazzling rally to win, but nobody but his connections really seemed to care.
Here are all the pages of info and photos I put up for the three Triple Crown races. The results page has the order of finish and pay-offs as well as photos of the running. The rest are self explanatory and all include several photos. Take your time and look at them all to relive the experience of this year's spectacle.
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.
