Trainer:Eoin Harty Jockey:Edgar Prado Foaling Date: 2-27-2006 Pedigree: Tiznow - Sweet Damsel by Turkoman Dosage Profile: 4-1-9-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 2.11 0.64 2008 Record: 3 Starts: 0 - 0 - 0, $3,440 Best Beyer Figure: 96 Note: A full brother to Colonel John, he was winless in three starts last year and finally broke his maiden in his second start of 2009. Went to the Sham Stakes next and rallied from far back to be 3rd behind The Pamplemousse. Rallied late again in the Santa Anita Derby, finishing 3rd again behind Pioneerof the Nile and Chocolate Candy. In the Kentucky Derby, he was never closer than 15th which is where he finished. Five weeks later in the Belmont, he rated just off the pace in third early saving ground, but tired after 9 furlongs, fading to finish 8th beaten 18 lengths.
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.