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..
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: 3-9-2004