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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