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Big Brown’s Racing Career Ends with Aqueduct Foot Injury
pajamadeen.com | 1 hour ago by pajamadeen
Thoroughbred race horse Big Brown’s racing career is over. The end came abruptly today, during a six-furlong workout at the Aqueduct Race Course in New York. read more
Big Brown becomes analyst with NBC
Serious Sports News Network | September 20th 2008 by Tom Alexander
NEW YORK, NY—NBC announced today that Big Brown, the three-year-old colt who made a splash with his ultimately unsuccessful Triple Crown bid, would be joining their horse-racing analyst team, starting in March. The salary terms of the Kentucky Derb read more
BIG BROWN vs CURLIN - There can be only one!
Summerhill Stud, South Africa | August 27th 2008 by nefdtblogger
Big Brown and Curlin are set to meet in the Breeder's Cup - lets hope it happens! read more
Leading Horse Racing Courses of the World Listed Online
Paddythewriter.com, Irish stories and tourist tips | July 24th 2008 by paddythewriter
The international horse racing portal, Race Horse Owner, now features the top race tracks around the globe providing users with crucial information about these famous race courses ranging from the available facilities to contact details. Redmond, WA, read more
Beating a Dead Horse(shoe): Big Brown's Loose Shoe, Revisited
Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog | June 23rd 2008 by Fran
Photo links to ESPN's article on hind shoe revelation.In the hours after Big Brown failed to win, or even really finish, the Belmont Stakes two weeks ago, majority owner Michael Iavorone of IEAH told the Blood Horse:"His feet are ice cold, quarter cr read more
It’s gotta be the shoes!
The Aspiring Horseplayer | June 23rd 2008 by Kevin Stafford
Photos are now being posted at ESPN showing that Big Brown, the 3-year-old son of Boundary that took a run at the Triple Crown earlier this year, may have been running with a loose shoe during the Belmont. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/gallery/enla read more
Another Country Heard From: Meet the Hooves of Japan's Casino Dri…
Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog | June 14th 2008 by Fran
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Casino Drive's Feet, originally uploaded by Rock and Racehorses. Racing is read more
Why Can’t People Accept Big Brown’s Loss?
Sportaphile | June 10th 2008 by Chuck
So Big Brown choked at the Belmont stakes and finished dead last. I thought the story would die then and there, but three days later the discussion is still going. Reporters are scratching and clawing for a specific reason Big Brown failed. Was it th read more
Big Brown Healthy, Owners To Euthanize Him Anyway
The Nose On your Face | June 9th 2008 by Buckley F. Williams
Post from: The Nose On Your Face Big Brown Healthy, Owners To Euthanize Him Anyway As experts continue to scratch their heads over Big Brown’s epic meltdown at the Belmont Stakes, where as the odds-on favorite he finished dead last, questions i read more
You've Got To Be Joking
Ask Ryan | June 9th 2008 by Ryan Murphy
Sit back and relax as you enjoy this week’s Sports Shorts.Lance Armstrong and Kate Hudson were spotted having a ball a Dolce & Gabbana party in Cannes. Just one ball, mind you, but it was a ball nonetheless.The NBA has confirmed that Michael Beasl read more
Weekend Sports Update
Seth and Ray's Blog | June 9th 2008 by sethandray
Seth: This weekend was packed with big sports moments, allowing many people to take their minds off Hillary and Barack (although she clearly wants all the attention). Here is a quick rundown: Saturday was the day many horse racing fans and non-fans read more
Wine Food Pairing - Cheering for Big Brown!
Adventures of Wine Food Pairing | June 8th 2008 by Denise Clarke
Wine Food Pairing and the Belmont Stakes... any excuse for a glass of champers!Houdini and I are cheering for Big Brown ... my trusty Maltese and I are gathered around the TV with a chilled bottle of my favorite, Freixenet and Houdini has a crystal b read more
Big Brown's Owner Says Loose Hind Shoe "Not An Issue"
Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog | June 8th 2008 by Fran
One of Big Brown's owners, Michael Iavarone of IEAH, hugged his horse after yesterday's mysterious performance (or lack of performance) in the 2008 Belmont Stakes. Photo from the Yahoo!Sports gallery on the race (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)The Blood-Hors read more
Belmont Blasphemy
Cynical Old Bastard | June 8th 2008 by Steve Krupnik
I made the mistake of watching the 2008 Belmont Stakes horse race. After all, it’s a pretty damn big deal in the sport when you have a chance to get a Triple Crown winner. The network monster ABC covered the race, and that’s what made wat read more
Big Brown Loses Belmont In Upset
The Deli.org | June 7th 2008
Big Brown was the favorite to win to today’s 140th running Belmont Stakes, lost in a Heartbreaking Upset was defeated by Da’Tara. The undefeated Big Brown, who never ran better than third in today’s Belmont Stakes, made history by read more
Big Brown Turns Beige, Never Fires in Belmont
Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog | June 7th 2008 by Fran
No Triple Crown This Year: Big Brown was eased to finish last after a bumpy, unhappy trip for the first mile or so of the Belmont Stakes. That's assistant trainer Michelle Nevin, his regular rider, who ran out on the track to take charge of the horse read more
And the winner is…
If Mom Says OK | June 7th 2008 by Tara R.
I wasn’t keeping up with the race for the Triple Crown, and was only vaguely aware of the name Big Brown. But, apparently an upstart, the aptly named Da’Tara ~ a 38-1 long shot ~ kicked some horsey ass today and stole that big prize right read more
Da Tara Shocker Wins Belmont
The Deli.org | June 7th 2008
30 To 1 LongShot Wins! Da’ Tara shocked the racing world in a major upset today was the winner of the 2008 Belmont Stakes. The Favorite, Big Brown failed to deliver on Triple Crown expectations. Da’Tara was one the longshots on the board for read more
Brrrrrr, It’s Cold Here Without My Shirt
Buzz On Gambling | June 7th 2008 by Buzz B Berkeley
I lost it today at the track. I was certain that Big Brown was going to win. Certain! But, all things happen in Horseracing, and today the unthinkable happened. Anak Nakal, belmont park, belmont stakes, belmont stakes winners, big brown, buzz b berke read more
Big Brown Didn't Make It In 'New York, New York'
Freedom Writing | June 7th 2008 by David
There was a "sense of inevitability" about Big Brown in today's Belmont Stakes, Joe Drape said in the New York Times.He was a "mortal lock to become the 12th Triple Crown champion" against an "unaccomplished field."But they call the mile-and-a-half r read more
mesmerized
Wamblings | June 7th 2008 by wamblings
mesmerizetransitive verb (the objectionable kind of verb) Past participle and past tense: mesmerized Present participle: mesmerizing Third person singular present tense: mesmerizes1. to spell bind; enthrall2. to hypnotize[After Franz Mesme read more
Teased for his name as a foal, Big Brown has final whinny
Serious Sports News Network | June 7th 2008 by Tom Alexander
ELMONT, NY — In the hours leading up to his race for the Triple Crown and a spot in horse racing lore, Big Brown is feeling very good about himself. “Yeah, I’m… Read more read more
How To Bet The Triple Crown’s Belmont Stakes Pt2
Buzz On Gambling | June 6th 2008 by Buzz B Berkeley
Another approach to the Belmont Stakes: Here, we’ll begin by considering: distance, weight, Past Performances, and Beyers’ Anak Nakal, belmont park, belmont stakes, belmont stakes winners, big brown, buzz b berkeley, casino drive, Da Tara read more
How To Bet The Triple Crown’s Belmont Stakes
Buzz On Gambling | June 6th 2008 by Buzz B Berkeley
This has turned into a very difficult race for Big Brown. I still believe he’ll win it… but: There’s no speed in the race and that makes for a very unpredictable and exciting stretch run. If Big Brown wins this race, it’ll be read more
Eight Belles to be uniquely commemorated at Belmont
Serious Sports News Network | June 6th 2008 by Tom Alexander
ELMONT, NY — Horse racing fans hoping to see the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years will receive a special commemorative souvenir this Saturday at Belmont Park. Track officials announced that… Read more read more
Fashion: Hat Trick for Big Brown
Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog | June 6th 2008 by Beckie Temple
The countdown to the Triple Crown has officially begun, but will Big Brown, the undefeated three-year-old UPS sponsored colt with a cracked left hoof get a hat trick? Although hats aren't as integral to the Belmont Stakes as the Kentucky Derby, you w read more
Belmont Day selections
The Aspiring Horseplayer | June 6th 2008 by Kevin Stafford
Saturday. Belmont Day. Triple Crown Day…perhaps a date with history. Thirteen races are scheduled, with the feature of course being the 140th running of the Grade 1 Belmont Stakes - a race that will see Big Brown try to become the first colt read more
Will "Big Brown" Become First Triple Crown Winner in 30 Years?
Biz of Show Biz | June 5th 2008
Only 11 other horses have done it, and none since 1978, as Big Brown and jockey Kent Desormeaux attempt to become the 12th combo to win the Triple Crown in history on Saturday. The last Triple Crown winner was Affirmed.Oddsmakers have Big Brown a 2-5 read more
There’s nothing like painting a horse…
Equine Artists | June 5th 2008 by Equine Artist
The Big Brown Kentucky Derby painting continues. Here I’ve isolated Big Brown in a small vignetted detail, just to give myself another perspective. He’s still not finished, but he’s getting closer. When completed, the Big Brown pai read more
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