Trainer:Richard Dutrow Jr. Jockey:Ramon Dominguez Foaling Date: 2-13-2007 Pedigree: Roman Ruler - One Last Salute by Salutely Dosage Profile: 6-3-4-0-1 Dosage Index/CD: 3.67 0.93 *dual qualifier* 2009 Record: 3 Starts: 2 - 0 - 0, $254,550 Best Beyer Figure: 89 Note: Last year he broke his maiden at Calder in July then shipped to Belmont where he won the Champagne Stakes (G1). Skipped the Breeders' Cup and went in the Remsen (G2) where he disappointed in 5th. In his 2010 debut, disappointed in 5th in the Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream on January 23, followed by a second place finish in a 1 mile allowance race at Gulfstream on February 27. Did not start again until the Kentucky Derby where he was 16th beaten 53 3/4 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.
