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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
Hunter S. Thompson ESPN Page 2.
hstbooks | August 26th 2008 by Martin Flynn
ESPN Page 2 is a section on espn.com that features regular contributors, one of which was Hunter S. Thompson. The site is at http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/index Hunter wrote a column for page 2 from 2000-2005 here are the article titles he read more
Popovers at Trio in the Four Seasons
This is Life in Austin | August 22nd 2008 by Eating Lyssa
So we all know Trio is an amazing restaurant in the Four Seasons. Some people knock the decor (red and orange tones) or say “it’s not that good,” but really, when they say those sorts of things, it’s because they’re jeal read more
GENUINE RISK - America loses its oldest living Classic Winner
Summerhill Stud, South Africa | August 20th 2008 by nefdtblogger
Genuine Risk pictured last year at Newstead Farm, at age 30(New York Times)Up until three years ago, the oldest living American Classic winner was Summerhill resident sire, Coastal. While he was a formidable athlete in his own right, Coastal was alwa read more
A DAY IN OLD MIAMI
Is Mark Evanier Mentally Ill | August 18th 2008 by Dan McFan
- Beautiful evening for a baseball game, Marlins-Cubs, sure to be plenty of die-hards on hand, not only rabid Cubby fans but lots of Florida backers wearing Bartman shirts and carrying 100 year drought signs.-Right next door to Dolphins Stadium is Ca read more
America, You’re Beautiful!—Part 2: Louisville, KY
The Alien Next Door | July 15th 2008 by Nina Munteanu
During my stay in Louisville, I drove into the Highlands—an area near downtown Louisville marked by a ridge of land between the middle and south forks of Beargrass Creek—and found myself walking the eclectic commercial stretch of Bardstown Road f read more
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The Alien Next Door | July 13th 2008 by Nina Munteanu
Yesterday, I was in Louisville, Kentucky, and spent some time in the Hurstbourne Barnes & Noble bookstore, signing copies of Darwin's Paradox. Get 'em while they're hot and newly autographed, folks!When I first got into Louisville, I wasn't sure read more
Next time you smuggle beer into a sporting event, don’t do it l…
sportfiends | June 27th 2008
Heres a video of a genius getting caught bringing beer into Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Now I’m not making fun of this guy because of what he tried to do. It actually probably wouldn’t be a bad idea to pregame for the 1-2 hours t read more
“Celebrity Week” at the Health & Wellness Channel Begins Tomo…
Fertility Notes | June 8th 2008 by Gabrielle
Who doesn’t peruse the People Magazine while waiting in line at the grocery checkout? Who doesn’t pick up an Us Magazine or its ilk when waiting to be called at the dentist? Even if you don’t subscribe, you still sneak some peeks at read more
The Roller Coaster Ride
Virginia Breeze | June 8th 2008 by David
I hate to complain but I do not feel well this morning. And isn’t that the way it goes? We are having a great time and things just continue to get better and then we hit the crest of our particular experience and head down. We can’t go read more
Who Won the Belmont Stakes: Could Big Brown Win Triple Crown ?
Dave and Thomas Daily Timekillers | June 7th 2008 by Dave and Thomas
Big Brown HorseBig Brown's bid for a Triple Crown by winning the Belmont Stakes was spoiled by the longshot Da' Tara who rode into Long Island with 38-1 odds. Big Brown's date with destiny was derailed Saturday, as he failed to win the Belmont Stakes 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
Big Brown Races for the Triple Crown Today
Autographed Pro Sports Memorabilia | June 7th 2008 by Steve Floyd
Big Brown races for the Triple Crown today, in hopes of being the first horse in 30 years to win the coveted title. There is some controversy surrounding this horse, not the horse itself but the people around her. The majority owner has a checkered p 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
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
Big Brown and Triple Crown Tee Shirts & Stuff
Ms | June 2nd 2008 by H H
The third leg of the Triple Crown -- the Belmont Stakes -- will be run this coming weekend, and Big Brown could be the first thoroughbred in 30 years to win it all. I've been reading a lot of negative press about the owners of this great champion, a read more
Chipophilia - how does Big Stack stop the bleeding?
Wagering War - poker and gambling diary | May 29th 2008 by Jeffrey Prest
My 40-day read-through of Harrington on Hold 'Em Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 during Lent this year has had undoubted pay-offs, as I frequently find myself doubled-up by the time my $5 sit and gos reach the middle stages.This, however, brings problems of its ow read more
What can BROWN do for you?
The way I see it | May 29th 2008 by dagindi
What can Brown do for you?No not UPS, but Big Brown, the horse that is poised to win the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing!A week from this Saturday, Big Brown will be riding at Belmont Park in New York to try and be the first horse in 30 years to read more
Big Brown getting cocky, making enemies
Serious Sports News Network | May 28th 2008 by Tom Alexander
ELMONT, NY — Despite being on the verge of becoming the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years, Big Brown is not making any friends with less than two weeks… Read more read more
Triple Crown "Crack"down: Update from Ian McKinlay on Big Brown's…
Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog | May 26th 2008 by Fran
This device from Holland was marketed in Europe for stabilizing quarter cracks on Standardbreds. This photo shows clearly what a typical quarter crack would look like after being cleaned up. Notice where the start of the crack is at the hairline vs w read more
Another Thoroughbred In Danger?
My Thought Of The Day | May 25th 2008
I remember the day when Barbaro was put down in 2007. He had won the Kentucky Derby in 2006 and while running the Preakness only weeks later, he fractured three bones in his right back leg. Back in the day, the horse would have been put down on the s read more
Big Brown to race Belmont Stakes backwards
Serious Sports News Network | May 23rd 2008 by Tom Alexander
ELMONT, NY — In light of Big Brown’s dominance in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association has ruled that the undefeated horse will have to… Read more read more
Big Brown!!!
Ryan's Sports Dome | May 22nd 2008 by Ryan Graham
No, I'm not referring to UPS! I'm referring to the awesome racing horse in Big Brown. I'm sure you have heard about him by now. Big Brown is the young thoroughbred racing for the Triple Crown in the upcoming Belmont Stakes race on June 7Th. After B read more
What Can BROWN Do?
Pamela S Thibodeaux Blog | May 21st 2008 by Pamela S Thibodeaux
Hi Friends!Bet you're wondering about the subject line/title of this post LOL!No, I'm not talking about UPS, I'm talking horse racing.Anticipation sparks, hopes rise, dreams resurrect....After 2 jewels in his cap, can Big Brown follow through? We he, read more
Glue on Shoes - Big Brown has them
e-Vet Clinic's Horse Health Care | May 20th 2008 by Daniel Beatty
Big Brown the Kentucky Derby Winner has a type of shoe that is glued on to the bottom of the hoof. Now you may ask yourself why glue instead of nails? There are several reasons that glue on shoes are preferred for some horses even big horses like Big read more
Big Brown, will he win the Triple Crown?
Equine Artists | May 18th 2008 by Equine Artist
Like most people who love horses, I’ve followed the run for the Triple Crown. Some years, I’m very “into” it and learn all I can about the horses, some years it sneaks up on me and I don’t pay much attention until all o read more
Big Brown poised for the Triple Crown
Fast Eddie | May 18th 2008 by Fast Eddie
He’s won the Derby. He just moved ahead in the Preakness. Next stop Belmont. Will Big Brown pull off the Triple Crown or will he get stage fright?? Hold on to your sun hats ladies and gentlemen, it’s gonna be an exciting ride… BREA read more
Going for the Triple Crown
My Opinion Counts | May 18th 2008 by Karen Moser
I was gritting my teeth as jockey Kent Desormeaux rode the beautiful horse, Big Brown, across the finish line at the Preakness yesterday. After the race at Churchill Downs, I was nervous that something tragic would happen as the horses pushed to with read more
Fast Horses and Lots of Paintings
Equine Artists | May 17th 2008 by Equine Artist
I saw a truly remarkable thing this afternoon. It was called the Preakness Stakes, which Big Brown won in a walkover. It was impressive enough the first time through because he stalked the pace in third most of the trip, then drew up around the outsi read more
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