Trainer:Steve Asmussen Jockey:John Velazquez Foaling Date: 3-7-2004 Pedigree: Tiznow - Evil by Hennessy Dosage Profile: 6-0-7-0-1 Dosage Index/CD: 2.11 0.71 *dual qualifier* 2006 Record: 3 starts 3-0-0 $228,792 Best Beyer Figure: 101 Note: Undefeated in 3 starts last year, including the Kentucky Jockey Club and Iroquois Stakes, both at Churchill Downs. Has no timed works since his last win in November, although he is at the Fair Grounds galloping. Off the trail as of 1/20 due to a tendon injury. He will be out of action indefinitely.
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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: 3-7-2004