Trainer:Doug O'Neill Jockey:Corey Nakatani Foaling Date: 4-4-2006 Pedigree: Smart Strike - Forty Gran by El Gran Senor Dosage Profile: 10-2-10-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 3.40 1.00 *dual qualifier* 2008 Record: 6 Starts: 2 - 2 - 1, $767,366 Best Beyer Figure: 91 Note: Stakes placed in England, he shipped over to the US to win the Breeders Futurity at Keeneland then was second in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile to Midshipman last year. Was second in the San Rafael to The Pamplemousse at Santa Anita for his 2009 debut. Was going to ship to Oaklawn to prep but came down with a sore left shin on Feb. 5 and was out for 2 months until the Lexington Stakes at Keeneland. He broke last there, rallied to take the lead at the head of the stretch, then faded back to finish 3rd beaten 2 length by Advice. On April 28 he was scratched from the Derby by trainer Doug O'Neill when he discovered heat in the left shin after a workout at Churchill Downs.
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.
