Trainer:Todd Pletcher Jockey:John Velazquez Foaling Date: 4-26-2004 Pedigree: Thunder Gulch - Circle of Life by Belong to Me Dosage Profile: 6-2-11-1-0 Dosage Index/CD: 2.08 0.65 *dual qualifier* 2006 Record: 5 starts 3-2-0 $781,434 Best Beyer Figure: 102 Note: Won his first 3 starts before finishing second to Great Hunter in the Lane's End Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland and second to Street Sense in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. His wins include the Bashford Manor at Churchill Downs and an impressive last to first win in the Hopeful at Saratoga. Had bad luck in his first start of the year, finishing 5th in the Risen Star at the Fair Grounds after dodging a fallen horse. Returned in the Louisiana Derby to win easily despite being last early. He trained up to the Derby and finished 6th off the 8 week lay-off.
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: 4-26-2004