Owner Robert LaPenta celebrates with the Belmont Stakes trophy.
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
Jockey Alan Garcia was all smiles after winning the Belmont Stakes in his first attempt.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
WinStar farm where Da' Tara was born and where his sire, TizNow, stands.
Photo: Doug Prather
Tiznow, sire of Da' Tara, is a direct male descendant of Man o' War which makes Da' Tara the first classics winner from that line since War Admiral won the Triple Crown in 1937.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Torchera - dam of Da' Tara
Photo: Cindy Mikell
Shaquille O'Neal attracted a lot of attention at Belmont, especially on account of his attire.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
But, the main focus was the horses.
Photo: Mike Corrado
Jockey Kevin Manning celebrates after winning the Vodafone Epsom Derby with New Approach.
Photo: Trevor Jones
At Chantilly, Zarkava and Christophe Soumillon kiss the competition good-bye in the French Oaks.
Photo: John Crofts
Artiste Royal and jockey David Flores, right, outrun Monzante (Joel Rosario), left, to win the Grade I, $300,000 Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap, Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Hollywood Park.
Lethal Heat and jockey Rafael Bejarano, middle, hold off Smooth Performer (Michael Baze), outside, and Tasha's Miracle (Martin Garcia), inside, to win the Grade II, $150,000 Hollywood Oaks.