Trainer:Kiaran McLaughlin Jockey:Richard Hills Foaling Date: 1-10-2006 Pedigree: Medicean - Complimentary Pass by Danehill Dosage Profile: 7-2-9-2-0 Dosage Index/CD: 2.08 0.70 2008 Record: 2 Starts: 1 - 0 - 0, $38,631 Best Beyer Figure: 81 Note: Broke his maiden at at Kempton Park on the Polytrack then was 5th in the Tattersalls Millions Stakes behind eventual Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf winner Donativum last year. Won the 1 1/8 mile Kentucky Derby Challenge Stakes on the Polytrack at Kempton for his 2009 debut, which gives him a guaranteed entry in the Kentucky Derby and a $100,000 bonus if he runs in it. Shipped over and ran 8th in the Blue Grass beaten 6 3/4 lengths after breaking in the air. Was moved from trainer John Gosden to Kiaran McLaughlin after the Blue Grass and is not going to the Derby. He will rest on the farm a week or two then ship to New York.
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.
