Summer Bird

Categories: Sports | Equestrian | Horse Racing
  • Jockeyed by Kent Desormeaux, 3-year-old colt Summer Bird was the winning horse at the 2009 Belmont Stakes race. Dunkirk came in second place and Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird placed third.USA Today: Summer Bird denies Borel's triple with Belmont charge
  • Late Bloomer?

    Summer Bird was not among the horses expected to win the Belmont Stakes. A relatively inexperienced horse, Summer Bird had only five career starts prior to his Belmont win.Daily Racing Form: Contender Profile: Summer Bird However, Summer Bird made a late push from behind to beat out the other horses for the win.USA Today: Summer Bird denies Borel's triple with Belmont charge
  • Bred to Win

    Summer Bird's sire, Birdstone, won the 2004 Belmont Stakes and his grandsire and great-grandsire, Grindstone and Unbridled, respectively, were both Kentucky Derby champions.Daily Racing Form: Contender Profile: Summer Bird

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