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.
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: 1-29-2004