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Marc W — Fri, 23 May 2008 21:28:34 GMT

Love one or the other to go to the ARC test their mettle on foreign turf. Yes, I known Curlin went to the desert but many American horses have won there. None has ever won the ARC after racing here exclusively. That would cement his standing in the world and make a case for "GREAT"-not going to happen. The Poly-Cup, please let it be the Woodford, Clark, Jockey Club ,anything but magic surface at SA.

Of course it is Pre-Belmont and although I don't think BB with lose, it isn't done yet. Casino Drive is something special and if he wins it will be a record that NEVER will be beaten. Hard as Woody Stevens record is to break in the Belmont three from the same mare-including a filly-WOW! Of course if that happens it will only be amazing to those in the game.

PS-Like the take above on Idol

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J. Carson Black — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:17:36 GMT

Not thrilled about match racing.

But maybe Big Brown could meet up with Curlin on the real national stage---American Idol.

Randy: Dude, check it out. That was just all right, OK? It was like… your heart wasn’t in it, you know? You hit all the right notes, but I wanted to see you go head to head with Gayego, man.

Paula: You’re just so special, Big Brown, I think you are just getting started. But I liked your first race this afternoon better than this one.

Simon: Paula. That was a filly race. Big Brown, I have to say, that was a stunning performance. I have to wonder, though, how interested you really are in racing. I understand you will be a stud every day of your life upon your retirement. Do you actually think you can give your best effort in the Belmont, now that the ink’s already dry on your contract?

Ryan Seacrist: Simon, do I detect some jealousy here? Just because youre not a stud

Simon: It’s just that I don’t have studliness, Ryan.

Paula: (giggles)

Randy: Big Brown, dawg. Is that true? Every day? I wish I was you, man

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JP — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:58:23 GMT

If the public puts pressure on the Curlin camp, we can get a match race. A track will put up a million and host it. Dutrow would do it in a minute due to ego.

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DowntownJimBrown — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:45:04 GMT

GO BB !!

You got the whole world hoping for you to win the Triple Crown and I think you will. OH MY GOD is what I heard people say when he crossed the finish line...these were 'racehorse peeps' too.

I agree...come on downtown Mr. Brown...see you in the Big Apple.

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Julie L. — Mon, 19 May 2008 20:42:56 GMT

Everyone is talking about how easily Big Brown ran off in the Preakness, it was breathtaking to watch but just a few years back I watched another move just like that in the Belmont Stakes, the overhead shot was amazing as I watched Afleet Alex draw away from the rest of the field like it was a walk in the park. The way he shot away from them was awesome, that is why I love Thoroughbreds, their speed and endurance awes me along with their beauty.

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carolyn — Mon, 19 May 2008 13:01:16 GMT

Big Brown is a handsome guy who has had a great year so far. Kudos for his success. I just love his enormous, kind eye.

The downside to this is that he's going to become a breeding stallion very quickly because of the wish for him to retire on his laurels without further risk of injury. It's difficult to measure his true talent with so few starts. Additionally, passing along genetic traits for unsoundness doesn't seem like a fix for what is ailing the industry.

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kate — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:26:08 GMT

Not taking anything away from this horse..but I have to see him race against some better horses before I put him in the same company as Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Secretariat...I would love to see him against INVASOR, CURLIN, etc...the horses thus far he has beat are 2nd rate horses..

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merrywriter — Mon, 19 May 2008 03:53:12 GMT

Is BB better than any other horse? I say yes because he ACCELERATES to the finish after Desormeaux has been holding him back for the majority of the race. No other horse is doing this.

If his connections would really let him run, I think we'd see off the chart Beyer speeds. The Triple Crown is his.

I too would like to see him race Curlin, but I don't like seeing Curlin get beat and BB would do it too.

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Harrison — Mon, 19 May 2008 02:53:22 GMT

I remember when I was a kid and saw Secretariat run for the first time--it was amazing--what I call the "awe factor." I've never had that same feeling again--not even with Seattle Slew or Affirmed--until I watched the Flordia Derby and Big Brown. In fact, I told all my friends he looks like a bay version of Big Red.

It will be a Belmont to remember with Casino Drive--perhaps as good as the Affirmed/Alydar match.

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peter — Sun, 18 May 2008 19:37:37 GMT

to watch him through the race...wow! so much to see and learn from this horse,he came through this important test for all of us-and gave us more!!! i was so glad to see it live from newmarket,england! we so sadly lost barbaro and eight belles,but we still got the big one!

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cmmitch — Sun, 18 May 2008 18:28:41 GMT

considering that in todays racing world, most horses are given steroids and other drugs to control bleeding and other conditions it is no longer amazing when one wins the triple crown, it is if the horse comes up clean of any steroids or drugs. BB's trainer admits to giving him steroids...How much does that affect his runnung ability?

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dcgrrl — Sun, 18 May 2008 16:43:03 GMT

Casino Drive has the pedigree to give Big Brown tough competition so I'm looking forward to the Belmont. As for the safety discussions, guess what? Not a "joke", but a necessary effort to educate the public and maybe even save the sport. What's so sacred about racing that it can't change like other sports? Especially when it's for the health of the horses and long term success of the sport. Breakdowns may be a daily part of racing but it's not something to shrug off like a bad bet.

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AIIHunter — Sun, 18 May 2008 16:24:22 GMT

Winning a Triple Crown against a horrible crop is nothing to be excited about.

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$BILL — Sun, 18 May 2008 16:05:59 GMT

"I DON'T BELIEVE WHAT I JUST SAW"

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nyfalcon — Sun, 18 May 2008 15:42:27 GMT

okay have you seen his maternal pedigree. its a wonderful thing, some of the best american bred horses , roberto, damascus,princequillo, rough shod some of the best horses are on his bottom line.

only 2 crosses to the great northern dancer.. breeders study this , and not the old breeders but the newbes!!!

this is a living lesson in the evelution of the breed, breed the best to the best and you will be blessed!!!

tesio knew this , keep the breed strong, stop the overall in breeding, he is the new super star, when he won the fla derby , I knew he was the real deal, go BB GO

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Hank — Sun, 18 May 2008 14:39:17 GMT

Big Brown quite a horse, hope he wins triple crown, racing needs it badly. now to Belmont, question is who shows up. I hope none of preakness bunch, that was a group of allowance runners.Mott,Zito,Pletcher got there bridles ripped off in derby, whta do they do in preakness run their 5th string, must have money to burnguys , or love to see their name in print.Pletchers horse came uplame before so we can't count him.It would be really nice to Colonel John, Pyro,Dennis of Cork. Casino Gambler,maybe a few more, about 8 horses. Big Brown will whip them all, but at least a quality field.

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mcaggo — Sun, 18 May 2008 13:46:47 GMT

War Emblem looked just as good winning the 1st 2 legs of Triple Crown before getting a horrible break in the Belmont. His speed figs kept getting better and better just like Big Brown. Smarty Jones had it all wrapped up with 1/8 mile left at Big Sandy. With a good trip, Big Brown is best, but stuff happens.

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racing fan — Sun, 18 May 2008 13:04:08 GMT

Other than Curlin's win in the world cup I've never seen a horse win so easily. It was awesome! I would love to seen those two race later in the year. On a different note though I would like to know how others feel about the beginning of NBC's broadcast when not 5 minutes in they actually showed part of Eight Belles breakdown. I thought it was in terribly bad taste and I wrote them to say so! I had not seen that and I wish I they had not showed it. I once again got very upset and it really impacted my excitement about the upcoming race. Seems to me like they didn't do racing any favors with that scene! Maybe if others feel this way we should all let them know...?

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Jon — Sun, 18 May 2008 13:03:26 GMT

With the exception of Big Brown the horses in the Preakness were a pitiful bunch. Could a weaker field have been assembled? Only two of the other horses had won a graded stakes race. Who's to know how good Big Brown is. He has not beaten much yet. None of this is his fault, but it's a bit premature to compare him to any of the other Triple Crown winners.

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jen — Sun, 18 May 2008 12:32:36 GMT

The only thing I can say is, Spectacular Bid. NO one ever thought he could have gotten beat. We need a triple crown winner, but I am going to be cautious. He is out of Boundary, that would be my reservation.

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Elena W. — Sun, 18 May 2008 05:31:08 GMT

the image of Mr. Desormeaux looking back to the right, back to the left, back under his seat, for anyone, was really fun to watch. He had so much horse and had the sense to know that he could save that for another day. Brilliant!

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Lauruffian — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:16:10 GMT

I was most impressed by his performance, though I have to say hearing of the stallion deal this morning took a lot of luster off this race for me. First time in years I've watched the race and not been too excited (although I think Barbaro took a lot of that energy out of me). That deal virtually guarantees he won't race again after the Belmont, and that means a sweet-and-sour payoff should he win the Crown. I've been waiting my entire life to watch a horse sweep the Crown, but for their career to end the second it happens (and not due to injury, like with Count Fleet)...well, that gives me a little less to cheer about.

Just goes to show what incredible people the Taylors were to race Slew on through his 4yro year--and good for them, and him! He *proved* himself the monster he was, proved his soundness, proved his longevity, proved his talent, and earned the stud fees that followed...and what a sire he was!

I don't mean to be knocking BB; he's a gorgeous horse with fluid action and is obviously leaps and bounds ahead of his classmates. I'm just sick of every fertile Derby winner immediately being too valuable to race after age three, if not after the Crown. (Although I don't suppose anyone's busting down Giacomo's door...)

Here's hoping we have a Triple Crown. Here's hoping we have a Triple Crown winner that proves himself the best horse in the land, and not just the best American 3yro.

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tony — Sun, 18 May 2008 03:27:13 GMT

he's good and yeah, he's beat everyone he's faced... let's face it....this years 3 yo's are weak...the only horse today who recored a beyer over 100 was gayego...bb's beyers are comparable to previous derby winners....there's no good competition out there for him

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GallantChief (for hk-racing.com) — Sun, 18 May 2008 03:21:49 GMT

In any case, it will be BIG BROWN back at BIG SANDY for a BIG DATE with the "BIG CASINO" - sit tight folks, June 7th will be a BIG SHOWDOWN.

(And a long day as well - with the Epsom Derby that same morning...)

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Lauren — Sun, 18 May 2008 02:53:44 GMT

I was skeptical at first, even when he won the Derby. But now, watching him win the Preakness (on HD no less, it felt like I was right there!) I think I've jumped on the BIG BROWN bandwagon. I dont believe I've seen a horse pull away the way he did around the far turn, except for replays of champions like Secretariat. So here's a strong prayer that he stays safe and sound for the next 3 weeks!