Trainer:Todd Pletcher Jockey:Garrett Gomez Foaling Date: 3-9-2004 Pedigree: Littleexpectations - Marrakesh by Bold Forbes Dosage Profile: 4-2-3-1-0 Dosage Index/CD: 3.00 0.90 *dual qualifier* 2006 Record: 5 starts 2-1-0 $226,400 Best Beyer Figure: 99 (103 sprint) Note: The Ohio-bred broke his maiden on his second try at Hollywood Park then was purchased by Team Valor and sent east where he was 2nd in the Saratoga Special, won the Futurity at Belmont Park, then ran a disappointing 8th in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile in his first start past 7 furlongs. Was an impressive winner of the Hutcheson Stakes at Gulfstream for his first start of the year. Finished second by just 1/2 a length to Tiago in the Santa Anita Derby, but skipped the Derby and go to the Preakness instead..
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: 3-9-2004