Trainer:Todd Pletcher Jockey:Garrett Gomez Foaling Date: 1-19-2004 Pedigree: Fusaichi Pegasus - Let by A.P. Indy Dosage Profile: 13-6-19-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 3.00 0.84 2006 Record: 2 starts 1-1-0 $35,200 Best Beyer Figure: 104 Note: His only two starts last year were a 2nd at Keeneland and a win at Hollywood, both in Maiden Special Weights. Rallied to win the Sham Stakes a 1 1/8 miles at Santa Anita for his first start of 2007. Fractured his left front cannon bone, very small as it took a nuclear scan to show it, but he will be out at least 3 months.
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.