Trainer:Chris Block Jockey:Sean Bridgmohan Foaling Date: 2-17-2006 Pedigree: Giant's Causeway - Crafty Oak by Crafty Prospector Dosage Profile: 8-1-9-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 3.00 0.94 2008 Record: 4 Starts: 2 - 1 - 0, $81,396 Best Beyer Figure: 95 Note: Last year he won his maiden and an allowance at Arlington, 8th in the Bourbon at Keeneland, then was 2nd by a neck in the Kentucky Jockey Club at Churchill Downs. Ran a disappointing 5th in the Risen Star Stakes at the Fair Grounds for his first start this year. Trailed the pack through most of the Louisiana Derby then rallied for 4th, beaten over 9 lengths. Came back in the Illinois Derby to run second behind Musket Man. Trainer Chris Block announced on s 4/20 that he would get some time off before a summer campaign that could include a return to the grass.
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.
