Trainer:Kiaran McLaughlin Jockey:Alan Garcia Foaling Date: 5-24-2006 Pedigree: E Dubai - Twice Forbidden by Spectacular Bid Dosage Profile: 10-6-10-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 4.20 1.00 2008 Record: 1 Starts: 1 - 0 - 0, $24,600 Best Beyer Figure: 102 Note: Won his only start last year in a maiden special weight at Aqueduct on December 28 by 10 1/2 lengths. Came back to win an allowance at Aqueduct by 8 1/2 lengths, then lead through 6 furlongs in the Gotham before fading to finish 3rd behind I Want Revenge. So far has always run on the pace which could work against him at longer distances. Announce in late March that he will skip the Wood and be pointed to the Preakness. Won the Withers at Aqueduct on April 25 in his last 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.
