Trainer:Ken McPeek Jockey:Kent Desormeaux Foaling Date: 4-12-2006 Pedigree: Brahms - Slewie Blues by Seattle Slew Dosage Profile: 11-4-13-0-2 Dosage Index/CD: 2.53 0.73 2008 Record: 2 Starts: 1 - 0 - 0, $22,200 Best Beyer Figure: 104 Note: Last year he won a maiden special weight in May at Churchill Downs then was 4th in the Bashford Manor there in July. Laid off until this year where he rallied to win an allowance at Gulfstream Park over Quality Road in early January. Came back in the Fountain of Youth where he tried to run down Quality Road again but had to settle for 2nd by 4 lengths. Finished 3rd in the Florida Derby after being bumped at the head of the stretch by Quality Road. Finished a well beaten 9th in the Blue Grass and came out of the race with a minor injury so off the Derby trail.
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.
