Trainer:Steve Asmussen Jockey:Shaun Bridgmohan Foaling Date: 2-25-2004 Pedigree: Cherokee Run - Checkered Flag by A.P. Indy Dosage Profile: 8-2-8-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 3.50 1.00 2006 Record: 5 starts 2-2-0 $113,299 Best Beyer Figure: 88 Note: Winner of 2 of four races last year, including his maiden on the 3rd try and an allowance at Churchill. He was 2nd in the Remsen to Nobiz Like Shobiz for his final start of 2006. Finished 3rd in the Risen Star at the Fair Grounds after rallying from 11th to get the lead in the stretch but couldn't hold it. Came back with another 3rd in the Louisiana Derby, again making a late gain. Finished third in a blanket finish in the Blue Grass Stakes for his final Derbyprep. Never ran a lick in the Kentucky Derby, finishing a well beaten 12th.
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: 2-25-2004