Articles related to "2008 Belmont Stakes"The 2008 Belmont Stakes wasn't a celebration of the first Triple Crown champion in 30 years, as 38-1 longshot Da' Tara beat Denis of Cork. Big Brown was eased.
For Kent Desormeaux, the 2008 Belmont Stakes were to be the crowning achievement of his career, but he gave up on it to protect the horse he called "a friend."
Thoroughbred trainer Bob Baffert was voted into the national Hall of Fame from his first ballot. Tiznow won over Point Given and Best Pal. Maple joins from 4,398 wins.
How great is Rachel Alexandra? At only three, the Medaglia d'Oro filly has galloped by every challenger of both genders. Her Woodward win caused a Saratoga explosion.
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