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Big Brown to Start at Monmouth

by Laura Gosselin | August 25th, 2008 | Add a comment
According to Michael Iavarone Co-President/CEO of IEAH Stables, Big Brown will have his prep for the Breeders’ Cup on turf. He is scheduled to start on turf at Monmouth Park on September 13. The race at Monmouth is the newly created … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Big Brown Ekes Out Win at Haskell Invitational

by Michelle da Silva | August 7th, 2008 | 1 Comment
It wasn’t the way most expected Big Brown to win – by blowing away the field – but he eked out a victory nonetheless in Sunday’s Gr. 1 $1 million Haskell Invitational. It was the 3-year-old’s first race since his … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Big Brown's Back

by Austin Kent | August 2nd, 2008 | Add a comment
The Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park Sunday marks the return of Big Brown as the horse looks to redeem itself after coming up short at the Belmont. After taking home both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness titles, Big Brown looked poised … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Da'Tara to Race in Jim Dandy Stakes

by Michelle da Silva | July 24th, 2008 | Add a comment
Sunday’s Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga is beginning to look like it will be just that. Several 3-year-olds that spent the spring and early summer chasing Triple Crown heroes Big Brown and Da’ Tara will attempt to get on the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Breeders' Cup

Breeders' Cup Contenders Watch

by Laura Gosselin | July 10th, 2008 | Add a comment
Before you know it, the Breeders’ Cup will be upon us, which will culminate in the 1 1/4-mile dirt run for a $5 million purse. Last year’s winner, Curlin, will this year face Kentucky Derby winner who suffered a dramatic Triple … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Belmont Stakes

Big Brown Loose Shoe Latest Theory

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | June 23rd, 2008 | Add a comment
Rumors surrounding Big Brown’s astonishing loss at the Belmont Stakes have included everything from the heat, to Big Brown’s cracked hoof, dehydration and steroid dosage — however, now new photographs have emerged that suggests Big Brown’s defeat may have been … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Horse Racing Safety Committee Calls for Steroid Ban

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | June 19th, 2008 | Add a comment
The newly formed Thoroughbred Safety Committee, which was put together by The Jockey Club on May 8, announced several initiatives to level the playing field, increase the integrity and improve the safety in North American racing on Tuesday. One of the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Breaking Down Big Brown's Belmont Defeat

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | June 13th, 2008 | Add a comment
What the hell happened? is the general school of thought surrounding Big Brown’s Triple Crown upset last weekend. With doctors finding nothing wrong with thoroughbred the real head scratcher is, what gives? Bodog Racebook’s expert Steve Davidowitz is of the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Answers to Big Brown's Triple Crown Loss

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | June 12th, 2008 | Add a comment
The mystery of Big Brown’s shockingly weak attempt to complete a rare Triple Crown sweep in the Belmont Stakes may never be solved. According to those who examined him after the race, he came through with no lameness, no bleeding … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Big Brown Falls Short of Secretariat's Legacy

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | June 12th, 2008 | Add a comment
Going into Saturday’s Belmont Stakes, many observers dared to compare Big Brown to the great Secretariat, who displayed similar dominating victories in the Derby and Preakness Stakes before his record-setting Belmont performance in 1973. Like Secretariat, Big Brown started from the … Read More Read More