Trainer:John Sadler Jockey:Calvin Borel Foaling Date: 3-9-2007 Pedigree: Dixie Union - Risk by Wavering Monarch Dosage Profile: 4-0-7-0-1 Dosage Index/CD: 1.67 0.50 2009 Record: 2 Starts: 1 - 0 - 0, $30,600 Best Beyer Figure: 95 Note: He won his maiden at Del Mar and then disappointed in sixth in the Norfolk (G1) at Santa Anita. He wass nominated for but skipped the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. He finished second in the Robert B. Lewis (G2) on February 13, earning a 94 Beyer, then disappointed in 6th in the San Felipe (G2) on March 13. He shipped to Hawthorne and disappointed finishing 5th in the Illinois Derby on April 3, followed by an 11th place finish, beaten 27 lengths in the Belmont Stakes.
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.
