Trainer:Todd Pletcher Jockey:Javier Castellano Foaling Date: 3-30-2007 Pedigree: Mineshaft - Pretty Discreet by Private Account Dosage Profile: 8-8-15-0-1 Dosage Index/CD: 2.76 0.69 *dual qualifier* 2009 Record: 5 Starts: 1 - 3 - 0, $174,350 Best Beyer Figure: 94 Note: Closed out his juvenile campaign with two second place finishes at Belmont Park, in the Futurity (G2) and the Champagne (G1) for previous trainer Stanley Hough. Started 2010 for new trainer Todd Pletcher with a fourth place finish in the Spectacular Bid at Gulfstream on January 9, followed by a win in the Risen Star (G2) at the Fair Grounds on February 20, earning a career best Beyer of 94. He then finished 4th in the Louisiana Derby (G2) on March 27, regressing to a 92 Beyer. In the Kentucky Derby he was 13th beaten 25 1/2 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.
