A Big Brown Thanksgiving

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Candace J Serviss — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:14:57 GMT

What a terrfic article about a great horse. Can't wait for BB babies!!

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NickyTrees — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:05:12 GMT

I was lucky enough to be present almost at every race this year,missed the Preakness. Big Brown was and is the best horse that thrilled millons across the country and did not deserve to go out that way. Just be thankful for BB he brought excitiment and intrest to a sport thats is in trouble. Thanks BB, Gary and the rest of the crew. Good luck in retirement

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draynot — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:08:24 GMT

big brown won some big races but over time he will be remembered as a derby/preakness winner who beat nobody in those races. it's too bad for him he faced such weak competition at the time. it diminishes his accomplishments. look at alydar, he will always be considered a better horse and he didn't win any of the triple crown races. time judges you by who you beat and how good they were when you beat them and like in alydar's case who beat you. the big ole browneye doesn't stack up in any of those scenarios very well. some years the derby/preakness/and belmont just aren't going to have as much talent as other years. this year was at the top of that list.

have a good "retirement" brownie, happy hosin!!

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Draynay — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:46:39 GMT

So much talent... it will be years before people understand just how good he really was.

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TerriV — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:52:07 GMT

Big Brown just takes my breath away and melts my heart. He made racing for me this year. I went to races and tracks I'd never been before cheering with all my heart and watched races on TV that I never watched before also cheering outloud as if I were at the track. I was moved and thrilled every time I saw him. He is magnificent! I am still angry about the Belmont (not at Brown!) and have to admit to being disappointed not to see him run as a 4 year old; especially after reading what Dr Knapp had to say. I will follow him all his life and hope to see him at Three Chimneys. And I have to say, to all those involved with him who shared Big Brown with me this year, THANK YOU! You shared a precious gift.

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Sandy — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:22:00 GMT

Love you Big Brown hope you live a long and happy life, you deserve it.

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Karen in Indiana — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:40:04 GMT

I went to Three Chimneys last week and saw Big Brown. You can tell he's still getting used to the change in routine. He loves to get his picture taken and didn't want to be led away. He has much longer legs than most of the horses there and looks like he could run forever if given the chance. I plan on going back next year to see the changes in him after he's matured and settled in.

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carolyn rogers — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:45:45 GMT

I would have loved to see Big Brown run as a four year old,I beleive he would have been sensational.I am so happy seeing him retiring safe and sound. I will always follow you BB and be watching for your foals to arrive.Thankyou for the excitement in "08".

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Whatever — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:52:37 GMT

I love his answer about Big Brown's brittle hoofs "you're only talking about 50% and you have the mare and is it a recessive gene or dominant" this is way too funny. You do not have to be a professional breeder to know this, its a basic common sense no brainer for regular people in the horse industry. Big Brown's foals WILL NOT be blessed with soundness, you will see and in about 4 to 5 years he too will be shipped off to Turkey or some third world country standing for $50 fee. That day will be sad. Remember Silver Charm, Charasmatic, Alysheba, horses that won far more than Big Brown, look where they ended up. Remember Ferdinand, and he was a Kentuckey Derby and Breeders Cup winner, what happened to him??????

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margies — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:15:16 GMT

good luck big brown on your new phase of your life i love you big brown you are beautiful wish you could have run in the belmont and win i am so glad you are retiring sound and i love forward to watch your babies run

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Luvthehorses — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:43:35 GMT

Good luck to Big Brown in the future. Hope you have a long, healthy and fun life.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

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Mary — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:59:55 GMT

I am grateful for Dr. Knapp's humility, honesty, and profound sincerity. I have no doubt that his studied, deliberate methods will continue to produce classic horses. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for sharing Big Brown with America.

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Tiznowbaby — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:15:17 GMT

It is a shame he won't be running as a 4YO. I didn't enjoy having to listen to his connections, but I should would have liked to see him run when he was a bit closer to full grown. It would have been fun, I bet.

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Bellwether — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:33:32 GMT

big big big is harder on those four pogo sticks...give us a BIGGIE SMALL!!!Long Live The King!!!