Big Brown Does Well in Pre-Belmont Workout

SportsBig Brown Does Well in Pre-Belmont WorkoutBig Brown Does Well in Pre-Belmont WorkoutThe Associated PressBig Brown's cracked left front hoof held up well Tuesday in his final workout before the Belmont Stakes and his bid for the Triple Crown. Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. will wait until Friday to have a patch applied to the hoof. (June 3)((Elmont, NY)) Here's Big Brown running fast at Belmont Tuesday. This is the last time he'll get a chance to run like this until the Belmont Stakes this Saturday, where hopes are high he'll seize the first Triple Crown victory since the 1970s. After today, he's on light duty, and the trainers are happy with what they see. ((Rick Dutrow, Trainer)) "He's right on target, couldn't be any better, he's by far the best horse in the race." His exercise rider says he's running just the way he did before they discovered a tear in his left, front hoof last week. ((Michelle Nevin, Exercise Rider)) "I'm very relieved, I just wanted him to be the way he always is and that's what he did, he was eager and happy to do it." Although, Big Brown's handlers continue to downplay the significance of the hoof crack, AP Horse Racing writer Richard Rosenblatt says the injury is not to be taken lightly. ((Richard Rosenblatt, AP Horse Racing Writer)) "Just about everyone in racing will tell you, it IS an issue. When a horse has a minor injury preparing for a big race, in this case probably the biggest race horse racing has seen in decades, there is always a concern." Big Brown has already beat in previous races just about every other horse he's racing against this Saturday. EXCEPT a "mystery" horse named Casino Drive, who was specially bred by the Japanese to race in the Belmont Stakes, and whose close horse relatives have won the Belmont Stakes the last two years running. "His Japanese owner and trainer really believe he has a shot at Beating Big Brown on Saturday."BOTH horses are famous for pulling from the pack out at the end, and leaving all competitors behind. Casino Drive's jockey says that's where he hopes to pull in front of Big Brown and win. ((Edgar Prado, Jockey)) "As Big Brown is in front, I will be right behind him, and follow his footsteps, so hopefully be able to run him down in the end." All eyes will be on the track Saturday to see who wins this most anticipated race. Ted Shaffrey, The Associated Press, Elmont, New York

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[BigBrown2332]

I think the problem Big Brown had for the Belmont stakes was, the bad trip, quarter crack, the post, and most of all, was i don't think he was fit enough for a Mile 1/2. He should have had a 7 or 6 furlong workout, one week before the belmont and maybe one clip 2 or 3 days before. But it's Ricks fault, the quarter crack prevented him from training, and keeping in top shape. I think the lack of exercise was the maine thing though. Poor Browny.

[265401]

I NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO

this video was good VA

[artitard06]

NASTY tear, shoulda been scratched, bad call.

[JerseyRenegade]

It wasnt none of those huh? You know because your the expert like the rest of them.You know because you are the guru of equine physiology.LOL. You know nothing!

[min54teresa]

My mare's been out to pasture for 3 months with a quarter crack. But then, I want her to die of natural causes.

[min54teresa]

Not like the good ole' days when only a sound horse was raced & treating pain & inflammation meant linament & standing your horse in the river to cool his legs. I say more drugs & higher purses...run them younger too.

[min54teresa]

ggQbc-Point taken. Politcs come into play ya think?How many people saved face by pulling him up?No harm no foul right?No foul, no loss of revenue.Then, there's the public witnessing the horse's well being put first.Post euthanizing the filly Belle on the track,this might heal some wounds the racing industry suffered because of her tragedy. Politics people & follow the money for answers

[min54teresa]

Or, Politics.

[jackherbon]

Rumor has it the owners will now change his name to SoonToBeBlue.........

[nastylefthook1]

it wasnt water,roids or anything else,,,it was kent desourmoux,,horrible ride coming out of the one hole,,,,kent had his head up his ass,,,with casino drive scratched he was a lock,,,same ol choke artist,,