Trainer:Dallas Stewart Jockey:Garrett Gomez Foaling Date: 2-25-2005 Pedigree: Macho Uno - Go Donna Go by Wild Again Dosage Profile: 5-2-5-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 3.80 1.00 2007 Record: 4 starts 1-2-0 $45,192 Best Beyer Figure: 99 Note: Took him 3 tries to break his maiden last year, then he closed out the season with a 2nd in an allowance at Churchill Downs. Made his 2008 debut in the LeComte Stakes at the Fair Grounds where he was 6th. Then won an allowance at the Fair Grounds, was 7th in the Lane's End Stakes at Turfway, then won the Derby Trial at Churchill Downs. Saved ground early then came on to get 2nd in the Preakness.
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.