Triple Crown
All kind of information about the Triple Crown from racing info to history to tickets.
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 Kentucky Derby Results
Big Brown stalked the early pace then opened up in the stretch to win the 2008 Kentucky Derby by 4 3/4 lengths to become the first horse to win the Derby from post position 20. The filly Eight Belles finished second, but sadly broke down after the race. Denis of Cork closed from last to finish third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Big Brown stalked the early pace then opened up in the stretch to win the 2008 Kentucky Derby by 4 3/4 lengths to become the first horse to win the Derby from post position 20. The filly Eight Belles finished second, but sadly broke down after the race. Denis of Cork closed from last to finish third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2008 Preakness Results
Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown lived up to his hype and short odds with a runaway win the in the 2008 Preakness. It was 5 1/4 lengths back to Derby Trial winner Macho Again in second, with local hero Icabad Crane third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown lived up to his hype and short odds with a runaway win the in the 2008 Preakness. It was 5 1/4 lengths back to Derby Trial winner Macho Again in second, with local hero Icabad Crane third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Big Brown Photo Gallery
A gallery of 30 photographs of 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown.
A gallery of 30 photographs of 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown.
Triple Crown Winners
Only 11 horses have won the elusive Triple Crown. Here are stats about those 11 champions plus the 20 horses who won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness only to fail in the Belmont Stakes. Can Big Brown become the next Triple Crown winner?
Only 11 horses have won the elusive Triple Crown. Here are stats about those 11 champions plus the 20 horses who won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness only to fail in the Belmont Stakes. Can Big Brown become the next Triple Crown winner?
2008 Triple Crown Trail
Prep races and results leading up to the 2008 Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown. All the preps are over now and all results are posted.
Prep races and results leading up to the 2008 Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown. All the preps are over now and all results are posted.
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.
More 2008 Preakness Photos
Big Brown has now won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, so he will be trying to become the next Triple Crown winner when he runs in the Belmont Stakes on June 7, 2008. Here is a collection of more photos from his Preakness day, including a few scenic shots of events during the day along with six more photos of Big Brown from being saddled to his return to the barn.
Big Brown has now won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, so he will be trying to become the next Triple Crown winner when he runs in the Belmont Stakes on June 7, 2008. Here is a collection of more photos from his Preakness day, including a few scenic shots of events during the day along with six more photos of Big Brown from being saddled to his return to the barn.
2008 Preakness Undercard Results
There were eight other stakes on the Preakness card, five of them graded, including the Dixie Stakes (G2) won by Pays to Dream and the Allaire DuPont Distaff (G2) won by Buy the Barrel. Get the results, charts, and photos here for all 8 races here.
There were eight other stakes on the Preakness card, five of them graded, including the Dixie Stakes (G2) won by Pays to Dream and the Allaire DuPont Distaff (G2) won by Buy the Barrel. Get the results, charts, and photos here for all 8 races here.
2008 Black-Eyed Susan Day at Pimlico
Friday at Pimlico, Sweet Vendetta rallied from last to win the Black-Eyed Susan and Student Council just got up by a neck to win the Pimlico Special. Also on the Friday card were the Miss Preakness win by Palanka City, the Woodlawn won by Termsofengagement, and The Very One won by All Giving. Get the results, chart, and photos for all 5 here.
Friday at Pimlico, Sweet Vendetta rallied from last to win the Black-Eyed Susan and Student Council just got up by a neck to win the Pimlico Special. Also on the Friday card were the Miss Preakness win by Palanka City, the Woodlawn won by Termsofengagement, and The Very One won by All Giving. Get the results, chart, and photos for all 5 here.
2008 Alibi Breakfast
Photos and quotes from the traditional pre-Preakness Alibi Breakfast at Pimlico on Thursday May 15, 2008.
Photos and quotes from the traditional pre-Preakness Alibi Breakfast at Pimlico on Thursday May 15, 2008.
2008 Preakness Entries
A field of 13 was entered with Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown set as the heavy favorite at odds of 1-2. The the post positions, odds, and free past performances here.
A field of 13 was entered with Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown set as the heavy favorite at odds of 1-2. The the post positions, odds, and free past performances here.
2008 Preakness Works
Photos from the Thursday before the 2008 Preakness from the morning activities at Pimlico, including Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown, Gayego, and more.
Photos from the Thursday before the 2008 Preakness from the morning activities at Pimlico, including Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown, Gayego, and more.
Analyzing the Top 2008 Preakness Contenders
Trying to pick a winner for the 133rd Preakness by matching the contenders to the profile of a Preakness winner.
Trying to pick a winner for the 133rd Preakness by matching the contenders to the profile of a Preakness winner.
2008 Preakness Contenders
It looks like Big Brown may be the only Derby horse to go to Maryland, with the rest waiting for the Belmont, so lots of new horses will show up here. Get profiles with photos and other info for all the top contenders here.
It looks like Big Brown may be the only Derby horse to go to Maryland, with the rest waiting for the Belmont, so lots of new horses will show up here. Get profiles with photos and other info for all the top contenders here.
Eight Belles Tribute
A photo tribute to the filly Eight Belles who finished second in the 2008 Kentucky Derby then broke both front ankles about a quarter mile after the finish and had to be euthanized. She will be missed by many.
A photo tribute to the filly Eight Belles who finished second in the 2008 Kentucky Derby then broke both front ankles about a quarter mile after the finish and had to be euthanized. She will be missed by many.
2008 Kentucky Derby Photos
There is more to the Kentucky Derby than just the races. Here is a collection of 10 photos from the 2008 Derby including scenery, hats, and more photos of Derby winner Big Brown. Enjoy!
There is more to the Kentucky Derby than just the races. Here is a collection of 10 photos from the 2008 Derby including scenery, hats, and more photos of Derby winner Big Brown. Enjoy!
2008 Kentucky Derby Undercard Results
There were five other stakes on the 2008 Derby undercard including the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1) won by Einstein, the Humana Distaff Stakes (G1) won by Intangaroo, the La Troienne Stakes (G3) won by Game Face, the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G3) won by Bayou's Lassie, and the Churchill Downs Stakes (G2) won by Elite Squadron. Get the results, chart, and photos for all 5 races here.
There were five other stakes on the 2008 Derby undercard including the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1) won by Einstein, the Humana Distaff Stakes (G1) won by Intangaroo, the La Troienne Stakes (G3) won by Game Face, the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G3) won by Bayou's Lassie, and the Churchill Downs Stakes (G2) won by Elite Squadron. Get the results, chart, and photos for all 5 races here.
2008 Kentucky Oaks Results
Favorite Proud Spell stalked the early pace then drew off to win the 2008 Kentucky Oaks by 5 lengths over Little Belle and Pure Clan. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Favorite Proud Spell stalked the early pace then drew off to win the 2008 Kentucky Oaks by 5 lengths over Little Belle and Pure Clan. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2008 Kentucky Oaks Undercard Results
There were five additional stakes on the 2008 Kentucky Oaks undercard including the Aegon Turf Sprint won by Mr. Nightlinger, the Louisville Stakes won by Ginger Punch, the Edgewood Stakes won by Zee Zee, the Alysheba Stakes won by Giant Gizmo, and the Crown Royal American Turf won by Tizdejavu. Get the results, charts, and photos for all five here.
There were five additional stakes on the 2008 Kentucky Oaks undercard including the Aegon Turf Sprint won by Mr. Nightlinger, the Louisville Stakes won by Ginger Punch, the Edgewood Stakes won by Zee Zee, the Alysheba Stakes won by Giant Gizmo, and the Crown Royal American Turf won by Tizdejavu. Get the results, charts, and photos for all five here.
2008 Kentucky Derby Entries
The entries have been taken and post positions drawn for Kentucky Derby 134 on May 3, 2008. While Big Brown is the favorite at 3-1, he will have to break from post #20. Get all the entries, post positions, and morning line odds here.
The entries have been taken and post positions drawn for Kentucky Derby 134 on May 3, 2008. While Big Brown is the favorite at 3-1, he will have to break from post #20. Get all the entries, post positions, and morning line odds here.
Analyzing the Top Kentucky Derby Contenders
Using trends and angles to try and select a winner for the 2008 Kentucky Derby. Pyro came out on top as the best match to the profile of a Derby winner.
Using trends and angles to try and select a winner for the 2008 Kentucky Derby. Pyro came out on top as the best match to the profile of a Derby winner.
2008 Kentucky Derby Workout Photos
A gallery of 10 photographs from the morning works for the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Oaks horses on Thursday May 1, 2008.
A gallery of 10 photographs from the morning works for the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Oaks horses on Thursday May 1, 2008.
2008 Kentucky Derby Workout Photos
A gallery of 10 photographs from the morning works for the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Oaks horses on Wednesday April 30, 2008.
A gallery of 10 photographs from the morning works for the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Oaks horses on Wednesday April 30, 2008.
2008 Kentucky Derby Contenders
Info about the latest top prospects on the 2008 Triple Crown Trail updated 4/27.
Info about the latest top prospects on the 2008 Triple Crown Trail updated 4/27.
2008 Kentucky Derby Workout Photos
A gallery of 8 photographs from the morning works April 25 and April 28 for the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Oaks horses.
A gallery of 8 photographs from the morning works April 25 and April 28 for the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Oaks horses.
2008 Kentucky Derby Contenders Graded Stakes Earnings
Final list of Graded stakes earnings for the top Triple Crown nominees. This figure is what determines who can get into the Kentucky Derby.
Final list of Graded stakes earnings for the top Triple Crown nominees. This figure is what determines who can get into the Kentucky Derby.
2008 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wagers Pool Three
Pool Three of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager is now closed. Big Brown was the favorite at 3-1, with Pool 2 favorite Pyro dropping to 5-1 second choice. In the Oaks Future Wager Eight Belles at 5-1 was a narrow favorite. Get all the final odds, will-pays, and free past performances here.performances here.
Pool Three of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager is now closed. Big Brown was the favorite at 3-1, with Pool 2 favorite Pyro dropping to 5-1 second choice. In the Oaks Future Wager Eight Belles at 5-1 was a narrow favorite. Get all the final odds, will-pays, and free past performances here.performances here.
2008 Triple Crown Late Nominations
A list of the late nominations for the 2008 Triple Crown races
A list of the late nominations for the 2008 Triple Crown races
2008 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wagers Pool Two
The second pool for the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wagers is now closed. Louisiana Derby winner Pyro was made the favorite for the Derby at 4-1 while Country Star was the top pick for the Oaks at 5-1. Get all the final odds, will-pays, and free past performances here.
The second pool for the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wagers is now closed. Louisiana Derby winner Pyro was made the favorite for the Derby at 4-1 while Country Star was the top pick for the Oaks at 5-1. Get all the final odds, will-pays, and free past performances here.
2008 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wagers Pool One
Pool One is now closed. As expected the field was made the favorite at only 3-1. Pyro closed as the second choice at 5-1. The Kentucky Oaks closed with Indian Blessing as the favorite at 4-1 with Country Star the second choice at 9-2. Get the final odds for all the horses in both the Derby and Oaks Future Wagers plus links to free past performances here.
Pool One is now closed. As expected the field was made the favorite at only 3-1. Pyro closed as the second choice at 5-1. The Kentucky Oaks closed with Indian Blessing as the favorite at 4-1 with Country Star the second choice at 9-2. Get the final odds for all the horses in both the Derby and Oaks Future Wagers plus links to free past performances here.
2008 Triple Crown Nominations
A list of all the nominees for the 2008 Triple Crown races.
A list of all the nominees for the 2008 Triple Crown races.
2007 Experimental Free Handicap
The Experimental Free Handicap rankings for colts and fillies who were 2-year-olds in 2007. This ranking is what determines dual qualifiers for the Kentucky Derby
The Experimental Free Handicap rankings for colts and fillies who were 2-year-olds in 2007. This ranking is what determines dual qualifiers for the Kentucky Derby
Top 10 Triple Crown Books
Here are some items you may enjoy during the Triple Crown season or any time of year when you want to taste a little Derby fever.
Here are some items you may enjoy during the Triple Crown season or any time of year when you want to taste a little Derby fever.
Triple Crown Spoilers
Info about the spoilers who upset bids by horses who where going for the Triple Crown and failed. Done in 2004 when Smarty Jones was going for the Triple Crown and failed.
Info about the spoilers who upset bids by horses who where going for the Triple Crown and failed. Done in 2004 when Smarty Jones was going for the Triple Crown and failed.
Failed Triple Crown Attempts
A history of those who have won the first two races and failed in the Belmont. Done in 2004 when Smarty Jones was trying for the Triple Crown and failed.
A history of those who have won the first two races and failed in the Belmont. Done in 2004 when Smarty Jones was trying for the Triple Crown and failed.
Triple Crown Trivia
A trivia quiz about the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes to test your knowledge.
A trivia quiz about the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes to test your knowledge.
Triple Crown
Information that isn't specific to one race but applies to the entire series, start here.
Information that isn't specific to one race but applies to the entire series, start here.
Tickets
Ticket brokers, package tours, seating charts, and places to buy/sell/trade for tickets
Ticket brokers, package tours, seating charts, and places to buy/sell/trade for tickets
Souvenirs
Triple Crown souvenirs and collectibles
Triple Crown souvenirs and collectibles