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Da' Tara wins the 140th Belmont Stakes in New York

Big Brown and his jockey, Kent Desormeaux, cross the finish line in last place after missing their Triple Crown bid during the 140th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in New York on June 7, 2008. Da' Tara took first place. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)

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Big Brown draws No. 1 post for the Belmont

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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.

Big Brown gallops on recovering hoof

ELMONT, N.Y., May 28 (UPI) -- Big Brown, with two Triple Crown wins in the bag, galloped Wednesday around Belmont Park to check the horse's recovery from a cracked hoof.

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