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• A Challenger From Japan Sets His Sights on Big Brown

  Many expect Casino Drive, a chestnut colt, to be a formidable obstacle on Big Brown’s path to become thoroughbred racing’s 12th Triple Crown champion. Posted Saturday, May 31, 2008 1:11 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Big Brown (Race Horse), Belmont Stakes, Triple Crown (Horse Racing), Preakness Stakes

• As Big Brown Recovers, Dutrow Shows Optimism

  Big Brown’s trainer, Rick Dutrow, and the hoof specialist Ian McKinlay say they do not think the colt will miss the Belmont Stakes on June 7. Posted Monday, May 26, 2008 9:19 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Horse Racing, Big Brown (Race Horse), Belmont Stakes, Preakness Stakes, Dutrow, Rick

• Injury a Potential Setback for Big Brown

  The colt’s trainer revealed on Sunday that the undefeated Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner had sustained a quarter crack on the inside of his left front hoof. Posted Sunday, May 25, 2008 6:27 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Big Brown (Race Horse), Triple Crown (Horse Racing), Preakness Stakes, Dutrow, Rick

• Horse for Ages or Simply Best of Bunch?

  Why wouldn’t Rick Dutrow declare Big Brown one of the best horses that has ever lived? Posted Sunday, May 18, 2008 9:34 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Big Brown (Race Horse), Desormeaux, Kent, Belmont Stakes, Triple Crown (Horse Racing), Preakness Stakes, Dutrow, Rick

• Sports of The Times: No Incidents: Race Is a Success

  There were no stumbles, no injuries, no after-race tragedies. This was a great day — a much-needed great day — for horse racing. Posted Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:50 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Big Brown (Race Horse), Triple Crown (Horse Racing), Preakness Stakes, Eight Belles (Race Horse)

• Preakness Stakes: Big Brown Easily Claims Second Leg of Triple Crown

  Big Brown did not disappoint his growing fan base, cruising to a five-and-a-quarter-length victory to win the 133rd Preakness Stakes on Saturday. Posted Saturday, May 17, 2008 7:51 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Horse Racing, Horses, Kentucky Derby, Big Brown (Race Horse), Preakness Stakes

• Air of Confidence for Favorite as Industry Holds Breath

  As much as those in the horse racing industry would like to see Big Brown make history on Saturday, it is far more important that all the horses get through the races safely. Posted Friday, May 16, 2008 11:24 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Horse Racing, Horses, Big Brown (Race Horse), Preakness Stakes

• Big Brown a Big Favorite, but Others Still Want a Shot

  Big Brown’s trainer says his colt is “even money” to sweep the Triple Crown, and at first glance his competitors at Preakness hardly seem worthy of chasing a $1 million purse. Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 10:42 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Horse Racing, Big Brown (Race Horse), Triple Crown (Horse Racing), Preakness Stakes

• Big Brown Weathering Storm (and He Hasn’t Run Yet)

  Poor weather has meant that Big Brown, the 1-to-2 favorite at the Preakness Stakes, has galloped only three times since the Kentucky Derby. Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 8:55 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Horse Racing, Big Brown (Race Horse), Preakness Stakes

• Long and Bumpy Journey in Search of a Triple Crown

  Big Brown, winner of this year’s Kentucky Derby, is perfect. The colt’s trainer, Rick Dutrow, once a drug-addled horseman, admittedly is not. Posted Sunday, May 11, 2008 9:50 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Horse Racing, Horses, Big Brown (Race Horse), Belmont Stakes, Triple Crown (Horse Racing), Preakness Stakes