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Belmont Stakes.
Random Thoughts: Unfair and Unbalanced | July 1st 2008
Big Brown tested negative for any illegal substances. read more
Dutrow Says Drug Violation Is Overblown
statface | June 28th 2008 by Derrick
By BILL FINLEYConcerned that he has been unfairly labeled a cheat, Rick Dutrow, the trainer of Big Brown, said Friday that his latest drug offense had been overblown and insisted that he did not purposely break any rules.During another week in which read more
Horse Racing News.
Random Thoughts: Unfair and Unbalanced | June 28th 2008
Rick Dutrow attempts to defend himself from allegations he used a banned substance on one of his horses, causing a 15-day suspension._____Racehorse Chelokee is on the mend and may be released to go home in a few weeks.He injured himself by dislocatin read more
Daily Steroids Dose
Steroid Nation | June 27th 2008 by Gary G
1. Eleven Bulgarian weightlifters fail doping tests; dog bites man. (Reuters) 2. A Chinese swimmer banned for life -- tested for Clen. (Swim News) 3. Euro 1500 M runner Sureyya Ayhan of Turkey appeals lifetime doping ban. (USA Today) 4. Says blaming read more
Belmont Stakes.
Random Thoughts: Unfair and Unbalanced | June 26th 2008
Was it the shoe that caused Big Brown's defeat?I like this comment:I've been following racing on and off for about 35 years and racing finally has its version of the Zapruder film for fans to speculate and build conspiracy theories for years to come. read more
Hoof-La Update from Dutrow: "It Still Wasn't the Loose Shoe"
Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog | June 24th 2008 by Fran
Smoking Gun? The article in this week's Blood-Horse about Big Brown's loose shoe in the Belmont, shown in this closeup from a Russ Melton photo, has now been posted on the web; you can read the entire article by clicking here.Big Brown trainer Rick D read more
Did Loose Shoe Hurt Big Brown?
statface | June 24th 2008 by Derrick
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Big Brown’s co-owner Michael Iavarone rejected the notion Monday that steroid withdrawal played a role in the colt’s last-place finish in the Belmont Stakes on June 7. What happened during the Belmo read more
Daily Steroid Dose
Steroid Nation | June 24th 2008 by Gary G
1. Big Brown's owners make another about face, say no more steroids. (Bloomberg) 2. Don Catlin founds organization to combat doping. (News Blaze) 3. Swimmer Ian Thorpe suing French newspaper. (Herald-Sun) 4. Terry Bradshaw is a psychopathic killer wh 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
Big Brown's Part Owners Pledge Drug-Free Stable After October 1st
Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog | June 23rd 2008 by Fran
Here's a statement issued today by International Equine Acquisitions Holdings (IEAH), the partnership that is part owner of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown. The statement comes on the heels of a Congressional hearing held Thursday in Wa read more
Friday morning funnies - Curlin and Big Brown smack talk
The Aspiring Horseplayer | June 20th 2008 by Kevin Stafford
An anonymous poster left a link to this youtube video in my last post. I thought it was funny enough to share with you all on Friday morning. It features Curlin and Big Brown talking a bit of “smack talk” to each other. My favorite mo read more
Sarah Jessica Parker mistaken for racehorse Big Brown while joggi…
Wundurful Wurld | June 19th 2008 by Horatio Salt
WUNDURFULWURLD.COM— Sarah Jessica Parker, fresh from her success in Sex and the City, was jogging in New York City’s Central Park yesterday when it happened. She was mistaken for Big Brown, the horse that charged to victory in the Kentucky read more
Daily Steroid Dose
Steroid Nation | June 19th 2008 by Gary G
1. Tennessee Titan LB Ryan Fowler denies steroid use. (AHN) 2. Big Brown trainer Rick Dutrow will miss the Congressional session on steroids in horse racing today. He has a virus. Awwwww (Philly Enquirer) read more
Cultural Conclusions: 6/18
PopSense | June 18th 2008 by Jeff L-E
If P.Diddy and Sarah Jessica Parker mated, their child would look like...a. Barack Obama - 7%b. Tiger Woods - 7%c. Black Kate Moss - 19%d. Big Brown (The Horse) - 65%In a not-so-surprising turn of events, anything even vaguely related to Sarah Jessic read more
Jockeys and horsemen come down on horse steroids
Steroid Nation | June 18th 2008 by Gary G
An ad hoc group of horse racing jockeys and others called for several reforms in the racing community yesterday. Formed after the Kentucky Derby dramatic death of eight Belles, the group called for the banning of anabolic steroids as well as several read more
Did Rick Dutrow Jr.'s Pride Cost Big Brown The Triple Crown?
The Sports Oasis | June 16th 2008 by BDoc
Leading up to the Belmont, there were some that believed that Big Brown's impressive victories at The Derby and The Preakness were due in part to his monthly injections of the anabolic steroid Winstrol. Prior to the race, trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. made read more
NASCAR, horse racing to merge
Serious Sports News Network | June 13th 2008 by Tom Alexander
CHARLOTTE, NC — In another shrewd marketing move, the executives at NASCAR have announced that they are joining forces with the Jockey Club of America and several state horse racing associations to… Read more read more
Big Brown's Trainer Called to Testify Before Congressional Invest…
Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog | June 12th 2008 by Fran
The New York Times is reporting this morning that Rick Dutrow, the trainer of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown, will testify before the United States Congress next Thursday when a special House of Representatives Subcommittee on Commerc read more
Big Brown to go back on the juice; Trainer throws jockey under th…
Steroid Nation | June 11th 2008 by Gary G
What do you do when your horse doesn't perform well in a big race? You diss the jockey for a bad ride, and you re-start the Winny to put more shimmy in the stud. Big Brown's controversial trainer Rick Dutrow dissed his jockey -- who won the Kentucky read more
Trouble in Paradise?
EquineProject.com | June 11th 2008 by Barry Roos
Has the love fest between IEAH Stable and trainer Dutrow soured? When the blame started flying around after the Belmont, trainer Dutrow blamed Kent Desormeaux. Then the truth came out, that Dutrow never wanted Desormeaux in the first place. Edgar Pra read more
Benson to enroll in flight school after latest arrest, release fr…
Serious Sports News Network | June 10th 2008 by Tom Alexander
AUSTIN, TX — Though Cedric Benson’s two alcohol-related arrests this summer led to his being cut from the Chicago Bears, they have not diminished his desire to succeed. “Like I’ve told… Read more read more
When in doubt blame the jockey
EquineProject.com | June 10th 2008 by Barry Roos
In looking at the Belmont field, my guess was that Big Brown would put this bunch away by the time he hit the backstretch. This was not a tough field, more like a solid Grade 3 group, plus one maiden. When Desormeaux grabbed and fought Big Brown goi 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
Questions linger regarding Big Brown
statface | June 9th 2008 by Derrick
By Mark BlaudschunELMONT, N.Y. - The sun came up again yesterday at Belmont Park, and life went on. But instead of basking in the glow of a Triple Crown coronation, the day was clouded with uncertainty for those around Big Brown after his stunning la read more
The Boys Are Back
We are a group of friends who found out that work was more f… | June 9th 2008
Greetings Sports Readers: It has been many months since we at sportsconversation.com have last given people anything to talk about, and while we were appreciating some much needed time off, we have caved in to the demands of the masses. We have recei read more
To hot to paint...
Gypsy Mare Studios | June 9th 2008 by Jennifer
Yes indeedy the last few days have been killer here in PA with no sign of relief until Wednesday. Still then the temps are going to be above normal but at least they won't be near 100 degrees with dew points in the 70s. It is entirely too hot to pain 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
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