Trainer:David Fawkes Jockey:John Velazquez Foaling Date: 2-14-2006 Pedigree: Montbrook - Riveting Drama by Notebook Dosage Profile: 5-5-7-0-1 Dosage Index/CD: 3.00 0.72 *dual qualifier* 2008 Record: 6 Starts: 5 - 0 - 1, $860,250 Best Beyer Figure: 108 Note: Only lost once as a 2-year-old and was 3rd in that race. His wins last year included three Florida Stallion Stakes at Calder and the Delta Downs Jackpot. Didn't make his 2009 debut until late March in the Swale Stakes at Gulfstream Park where he finished 1st but was disqualified to 2nd. Decided to pass on the Derby and wait for the Preakness. In the Preakness he broke first then chased Rachel Alexandra most of the way in 2nd before fading to 5th at the finish.
Pimlico profile - pretty nice and includes video of some of their past races
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.
