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Big Brown Retired After Sustaining Hoof Injury in Morning Workout

2008 Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown has been retired. This comes as a shock and a disappointment to all of us looking forward to an awesome Breeder's Cup Classic.

Read all about this unfortunate turn of events in this Bloodhorse.com article.

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Who Is Big Brown?

Facts and Figures

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Big Brown

Pedigree
Sire: Boundary
Dam: Mien by Nureyev

Foaled: April 10, 2005

Race Record: 8 Starts 7-0-0

Career Earnings: $3,614,500

Breeder: Monticule Farms
Owners: IEAH Stables & Paul Pompa, Jr.
Trainer: Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.

Stakes Victories:

2008 Kentucky Derby
2008 Preakness Stakes
2008 Florida Derby
2008 Haskell Invitational
2008 Monmouth Stakes

Big Brown Photos

Watch All of Big Brown's Races Here

See His Talent For Yourself

I've compiled all of Big Brown's race videos for those who would like to see the Champion in action. You'll see them all...from his smashing 11-length maiden victory, to his last-place debacle in the Belmont, to his latest victory in the Haskell. Enjoy!

Lifetime Start #1

Big Brown Breaks Maiden at First Asking

Lifetime Start #2

Big Brown Destroys Gulfstream Allowance

Lifetime Start #3

Big Brown Dominates Florida Derby

Lifetime Start #4

Kentucky Derby No Problem for Big Brown

Lifetime Start #5

Big Brown Captures Preakness Stakes -- Second Jewel of the Triple Crown

Lifetime Start #6

The Belmont Stakes -- An Unsolved Mystery

Lifetime Start #7

Big Brown Rebounds in the Haskell Invitational

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heyniceaddress Sep 18, 2009 @ 6:43 am | delete

Beautiful horse.

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saritajain86 May 16, 2009 @ 7:19 am | delete

Thanks for this great information. 5 stars from my side.

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sukkran Jan 14, 2009 @ 7:35 pm | delete

greate information. i love big brown

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JaguarJulie Sep 8, 2008 @ 8:09 am | delete

Ah, what a great lens! I was thinking the topic would be about UPS. Didn't initially think of this horse. 5*****

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Aug 9, 2008 @ 12:28 pm | delete

5* We should have had a Triple Crown winner. Thanks for your thoughtful comments about Big Brown.

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Lightstruck Aug 7, 2008 @ 8:56 pm | delete

You bring a special enthusiasm, making the casual observer of horse racing take a closer look. As always, very well done! Five Freaky Stars..lol!

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The_Homeopath Aug 7, 2008 @ 11:32 am | delete

He's just stunning!

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