Trainer:Todd Pletcher Jockey:Garret Gomez Foaling Date: 1-29-2004 Pedigree: Distorted Humor - Weekend in Indy by A.P. Indy Dosage Profile: 7-4-10-0-1 Dosage Index/CD: 2.67 0.73 *dual qualifier* 2006 Record: 3 starts 2-1-0 $89,213 Best Beyer Figure: 101 Note: Won his maiden special weight and an allowance then finished a close second to Tiz Wonderful in the Kentucky Jockey Club at Churchill last year. Made his 2007 debut in the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs and won by 2 3/4 lengths at very short odds. Padua Stable bought part interest in him after this from WinStar Farm. Was second by a narrow nose in the Tampa Bay Derby in his last start to Street Sense. Third in the Wood by 3 3/4 lengths for his final prep.
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.