Trainer:Nick Zito Jockey:Cornelio Velasquez Foaling Date: 4-17-2005 Pedigree: Cherokee Run - Vue by Mr. Prospector Dosage Profile: 13-5-9-0-1 Dosage Index/CD: 4.09 1.04 2007 Record: 4 starts 4-0-0 $1,397,400 Best Beyer Figure: 113 Note: Runaway winner of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile is undefeated in four starts. Easily won an allowance at Gulfstream for his 2008 debut, but was a badly beaten last in the Tampa Bay Derby after a bad start. Came back in the Wood Memorial and went to the lead, but couldn't hold off Tale of Ekati at the finish and was 2nd. They found a fracture in the sesamoid of his left front ankle which likely happened in the Wood, and this will keep him out for a few months.
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.
