1998 Belmont Probables
Dateline: 6/2/98
Here are links to all the info I can find about the runners on the web. Lots is out there but it is scattered over quite a few sites. This list should make it a bit easier for you to find the latest scoop on your pick. For more Belmont info, be sure to check here:
- Belmont Stakes Official Site - fancy new multimedia site that is starting to round into shape. Take a look and let them know what you think.
- Belmont Barn Notes - the latest scoop on the top contenders from the backside at Belmont.
- Triple Crown links - lots of good info here
- Vote for your favorite Belmont contender
- Send a virtual postcard touting your Belmont favorite. Three different cards for Real Quiet. Past Performances from Equibase - will be here sometime Thursday night
- Triple Crown Online Challenge - online contest from IWN for the Belmont and the Manhattan that will also have free past performances by Friday
Basic Trainee
Trainer: Jorge RomeroOwner: Louis Gambotto
Jockey: Joe Bravo
- Blood Horse profile Equibase past performance summary
- DRF workout history
- Full pedigree and dosage info
- He's back! Now listed as a probable starter.
Classic Cat
Trainer: David Cross Jr.Owner: Gary Garber
Jockey: J. R. Velazquez
- Belmont Park profile
- Blood Horse profile
- Race Action profile Equibase past performance summary
- DRF workout history
- Full pedigree and dosage info
- Note - He has a quarter crack on one of his rear hooves which has been fitted with a spoon shoe.
- Definite
Grand Slam
Trainer: D. Wayne LukasOwner: Baker, Cornstein, Mack, Tabor, and Magnier
Jockey: Mike Smith
- Blood Horse profile
- Race Action profile
- The Racing Corner profile
- Thoroughbred Times profile Equibase past performance summary
- DRF workout history
- Full pedigree and dosage info
- Won the Peter Pan and do YOU think Lukas will pass up the Belmont with him? He has said he won't make a commitment until as late as Wednesday!
Hanuman Highway
Trainer: Kathy WalshOwner: Budget Stable
Jockey: Jose Santos (replaced David Flores)
- Belmont Park profile
- Blood Horse profile
- Thoroughbred Times profile Equibase past performance summary
- DRF workout history
- Full pedigree and dosage info
- Scratched from the Peter Pan because of heat in his right front foot after a work. Still may go to the Belmont if it clears up in time and he doesn't lose any training time.
Hot Wells
Trainer: Tom Amoss (second on the list)Owner: So What's Nu Stable (Michael Lasky)
Jockey: Calvin Borel
- Belmont Park profile
- Blood Horse profile Equibase past performance summary
- DRF workout history
- Full pedigree and dosage info
- Had a good work on Tuesday and is now considered definite.
Limit Out
Trainer: H. Allen JerkensOwner: Joseph V. Shields Jr.
Jockey: Jean Luc Samyn
- Belmont Park profile
- Blood Horse profile Equibase past performance summary
- DRF workout history
- Full pedigree and dosage info
- Definite
Parade Ground
Trainer: Neil HowardOwner: William S. Farish and Stephen Hilbert
Jockey: Pat Day (replaced Shane Sellers)
- Belmont Park profile
- Blood Horse profile
- Thoroughbred Times profile Equibase past performance summary
- DRF workout history
- Full pedigree and dosage info
- Finished 3rd in the Peter Pan and should go on to the Belmont if he comes out of the race OK
Raffie's Majesty
Trainer: H. James BondOwner: H. Prieger, D. Barrios & D. Lester
Jockey: J.F. Chavez
- Belmont Park profile
- Blood Horse profile Equibase past performance summary
- DRF workout history
- Full pedigree and dosage info
- Definite
Real Quiet
Trainer: Bob BaffertOwner: Mike Pegram
Jockey: Kent Desormeaux
- Belmont Park profile
- Blood Horse profile
- Race Action profile
- The Racing Corner profile
- Thoroughbred Times profile Equibase past performance summary
- DRF workout history
- Full pedigree and dosage info
- Will Real Quiet win the Triple Crown? - Check out the past Triple Crown winners and near misses and cast your vote.
- Definite
Thomas Jo
Trainer: James A. JerkensOwner: Earl I. Mack & Team Valor
Jockey: Chris McCarron (replaced Steve Hamilton)
- Belmont Park profile
- Blood Horse profile Equibase past performance summary
- DRF workout history
- Full pedigree and dosage info
- Definite
Victory Gallop
Trainer: W. Elliott WaldenOwner: Prestonwood Farm
Jockey: Gary Stevens
- Belmont Park profile
- Blood Horse profile
- Race Action profile
- Thoroughbred Times profile Equibase past performance summary
- DRF workout history
- Full pedigree and dosage info
- Definite
Yarrow Brae
Trainer: D. Wayne LukasOwner: Michael Tabor and Susan Magnier
Jockey: Jerry Bailey (Replaced Willie Martinez)
- Belmont Park profile
- Blood Horse profile
- Thoroughbred Times profile
- Race Action profile Equibase past performance summary
- DRF workout history
- Full pedigree and dosage info
- Definite
You can see who has dropped out here.
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