Trainer:Bob Baffert Jockey:Garrett Gomez Foaling Date: 5-5-2006 Pedigree: Empire Maker - Star of Goshen by Lord at War Dosage Profile: 8-7-5-0-2 Dosage Index/CD: 3.89 0.86 *dual qualifier* 2008 Record: 5 Starts: 2 - 0 - 1, $544,200 Best Beyer Figure: 96 Note: Last year he was 3rd in the Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland, 5th in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, then won the CashCall Futurity at Hollywood Park. Won the Robert Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita for his 3-year-old debut. Pressed the pace then took the lead in the stretch to win the San Felipe as the heavy favorite. Set most of the pace and held on to win by a length over the late closing Chocolate Candy in the Santa Anita Derby. Gomez finally decided to stick with him over Dunkirk and Advice on 4/19. He stalked the pacesetters in the Derby but couldn't keep up with Mine That Bird when he ran past, finishing 2nd by 6 3/4 lengths. 4th early in the Preakness, he tired in the far turn and faded to finish 11th.
Pimlico profile - pretty nice and includes video of some of their past races
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.
