UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup
Wrap-up of Thoroughbred stakes action.
Friday, October 10
Topic: Big Brown
Da' Tara wins the 140th 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.
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Horse trainer Dutrow appeals suspension
LEXINGTON, Ky., June 25 (UPI) -- Rick Dutrow Jr., the winning Kentucky Derby trainer, said he would appeal penalties levied because one of his horses allegedly tested for too much of a drug.
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
Long shot Da'Tara wins Belmont Stakes
ELMONT, N.Y., June 7 (UPI) -- 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.
Big Brown goes after Triple Crown
ELMONT, N.Y., June 6 (UPI) -- Big Brown will attempt to become the 12th winner of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown Saturday in the running of the Belmont Stakes.
Hooters waitresses to cheer Big Brown
NEW YORK, June 6 (UPI) -- New York's Belmont Park says a bevy of Hooters waitresses will have to be a bit overdressed Saturday if they plan to greet Big Brown in the winner's circle.
Casino Drive has possible injury
ELMONT, N.Y., June 6 (UPI) -- The Belmont Stakes' No. 2 choice, Casino Drive, was off the track Friday because of an apparent problem with his left hind leg, his racing manager said.
Big Brown draws No. 1 post for the Belmont
ELMONT, N.Y., June 4 (UPI) -- Horse racing's Big Brown will start from the inside post position at the Belmont Stakes in Elmont, N.Y., the last race in the 2008 Triple Crown.
Trainer: Big Brown 'looking for action'
NEW YORK, May 30 (UPI) -- Big Brown is a "foregone conclusion" to capture the elusive Triple Crown despite a foot injury that temporarily halted training, trainer Richard Dutrow says.
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