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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

• 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