Trainer:Michael Matz Jockey:Jose Lezcano Foaling Date: 2-16-2005 Pedigree: Grand Slam - Scarlet Tango by French Deputy Dosage Profile: 6-1-5-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 3.80 1.08 2007 Record: 2 starts 1-1-0 $23,960 Best Beyer Figure: 98 Note: Broke his maiden at Laurel last year. Won an allowance at Gulfstream for his 2008 debut, then was 3rd in the Risen Star Stakes at the Fair Grounds behind Pyro. Went to Aqueduct next and won a very sloppy Gotham Stakes by a nose over Texas Wildcatter. Only made a mild rally in the Blue Grass to finish 4th 6 1/4 lengths for his final prep. Never got into the race and finish 12th in the Kentucky Derby.
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.
