Trainer:Shug McGaughey Jockey:Rajiv Maragh Foaling Date: 1-21-2006 Pedigree: Empire Maker - Jaramar Rain by Thunder Gulch Dosage Profile: 8-7-7-0-2 Dosage Index/CD: 3.36 0.79 2008 Record: 2 Starts: 1 - 1 - 0, $43,600 Best Beyer Figure: 98 Note: Broke his maiden at Belont Park in his second start last year. Won his 2009 debut in an allowance at Gulfstream Park then rallied from far back to finish 2nd in the Gotham to I Want Revenge but was still beaten 8 1/2 lengths. Was very worked up before the Wood and even reared up and fell over in the paddock before the race, so no real surprise he finished 5th by 9 lengths in the race. His trainer Shug McGaughey said, "There's no chance he's going to the Kentucky Derby." His next start was in the Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont where he ran 2nd behind Charitable Man. The Dwyer was mentioned as a possibility for his next start.
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.
