The 2008 Belmont Stakes in New York
Triple crown hopeful Big Brown and exercise rider Michelle Nevin cool down in the barn after practicing for the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park race track in Elmont, New York on June 5, 2008. If Big Brown wins the Belmont Stakes, it will be the first time a horse has won the Triple Crown since the horse Affirmed won in 1978. (UPI Photo/Monika Graff)
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Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
The final pieces are in place for Kentucky Derby winner Orb to take the second step toward winning the Triple Crown.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
I'll Have Another will start from post position No. 11 Saturday as he tries to nail down the first Triple Crown championship in 34 years.
Richard Dutrow Jr., trainer of 2008 Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown, was barred from racetracks Wednesday after New York officials revoked his license.
Curlin, the all-time leading North American money-winning thoroughbred, was named 2008 Horse of the Year in Miami Monday night at the 38th Eclipse Awards.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
Long shot Da'Tara won the Belmont Stakes Saturday, preventing Big Brown from becoming the first horse in 30 years to win the Triple Crown.
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