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Horse racing under new congressional scrutiny
Atlanta - First, the filly Eight Belles falls awkwardly after finishing second at the Kentucky Derby, becoming one of some 5,000 horses that have died in the US since 2003.
Nations:U.S. Activities:110th Congress Preakness Stakes Source:(Christian Science Monitor)
2008-06-19
Big Brown trainer Dutrow pins blame on jockey
NEW YORK - Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. still blames Kent Desormeaux for Big Brown's stunning last-place finish in the Belmont Stakes, but he wouldn't object to the jockey riding the horse in his next race.
Activities:Preakness Stakes Source:(AP)
2008-06-10
Big Brown Triple Crown dreams wilt away
Big Brown's Triple Crown dreams wilted in the searing heat when 38-1 longshot Da' Tara won the Belmont Stakes in a wire-to-wire shocker Saturday.
Source:(Reuters)
2008-06-08
Da' Tara spoils Big Brown's bid for Triple Crown
When Big Brown turned for home, something wasn't right. Jockey Kent Desormeaux knew the big bay colt was finished. Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr., who guaranteed racing's first Triple Crown in 30 years, knew it, too.
Source:(AP)
2008-06-08
Big Brown poised for Triple Crown bid at Belmont
OK, Big Brown. It's time for the big date with history. All the obstacles in the colt's spectacular bid for the first Triple Crown in 30 years are fading faster than the pack in his Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes victories.
2008-06-07
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