2008 Belmont Stakes Coverage
All my articles and photos for the 2008 Belmont Stakes won by Da' Tara, stopping Big Brown's attempt at the Triple Crown.
2008 Belmont Stakes Results
Longest shot on the board Da' Tara led the whole way in the 2008 Belmont Stakes, drawing off to win by 5 1/4 lengths over Denis of Cork with Anak Nakal and Ready's Echo in a dead heat for third. Heavy favorite Big Brown faltered in the final turn and was eased, finishing last. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Longest shot on the board Da' Tara led the whole way in the 2008 Belmont Stakes, drawing off to win by 5 1/4 lengths over Denis of Cork with Anak Nakal and Ready's Echo in a dead heat for third. Heavy favorite Big Brown faltered in the final turn and was eased, finishing last. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2008 Belmont Stakes Undercard Part 1
There were two Grade 1 stakes on the turf on Belmont Stakes day. Dancing Forever just got up at the wire to beat favorite Out of Control in the Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap, while Ventura held off top choice Lady of Venice in the Just a Game Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos for both races here.
There were two Grade 1 stakes on the turf on Belmont Stakes day. Dancing Forever just got up at the wire to beat favorite Out of Control in the Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap, while Ventura held off top choice Lady of Venice in the Just a Game Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos for both races here.
2008 Belmont Stakes Undercard Part 2
In the three undercard stakes on Belmont Stakes day run on the main course, Zaftig upset favored Indian Blessing in the Acorn (G1), favorite Benny the Bull just got up in the True North Handicap (G2), and J Be K went wire-to-wire to win the Woody Stephens Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos for all three races here.
In the three undercard stakes on Belmont Stakes day run on the main course, Zaftig upset favored Indian Blessing in the Acorn (G1), favorite Benny the Bull just got up in the True North Handicap (G2), and J Be K went wire-to-wire to win the Woody Stephens Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos for all three races here.
2008 Belmont Entries
A field of 10 was entered for the 2008 Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park, third and final jewel of the Triple Crown. Can Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown become the 12th Triple Crown winner? Get the entries, post positions, odds, and free past performances here.
A field of 10 was entered for the 2008 Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park, third and final jewel of the Triple Crown. Can Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown become the 12th Triple Crown winner? Get the entries, post positions, odds, and free past performances here.
2008 Belmont Contenders Analysis
Analyzing the top contenders for the Belmont to try and pick a winner by matching them with the profile of past Belmont winners.
Analyzing the top contenders for the Belmont to try and pick a winner by matching them with the profile of past Belmont winners.
2008 Belmont Contenders
It doesn't look like many horses will try to take on Big Brown on June 7th in the Belmont Stakes. Peter Pan Stakes winner Casino Drive is the best of the new faces, while Denis of Cork and Tale of Ekati will be in from the Kentucky Derby. Preakness runner-ups Macho Again and Icabad Crane are also possible. Get all the top contenders with full profiles and photos here.
It doesn't look like many horses will try to take on Big Brown on June 7th in the Belmont Stakes. Peter Pan Stakes winner Casino Drive is the best of the new faces, while Denis of Cork and Tale of Ekati will be in from the Kentucky Derby. Preakness runner-ups Macho Again and Icabad Crane are also possible. Get all the top contenders with full profiles and photos here.