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.
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: 2-25-2004