Trainer:Todd Pletcher Jockey:John Velazquez Foaling Date: 2-1-2005 Pedigree: Giants Causeway - Texas Tammy by Seeking the Gold Dosage Profile: 7-1-10-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 2.60 0.83 2007 Record: 3 starts 2-0-0 $92,048 Best Beyer Figure: 93 Note: Winner of the Tropical Park Derby, the first Derby of the year, as well as the Laurel Futurity last year, both over the turf. Finished second as the heavy favorite in the Hallandale Beach on Feb. 16, also on the turf. Didn't run again until the Toyota Blue Grass at Keeneland where he lead the whole way and just got caught at the wire by Monba to finish 2nd by a neck. Ran 2nd in the Kentucky Derby through the first 6 furlongs before fading to finish 9th.
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.
