Big Brown

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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.

Watch the Monmouth Stakes 

BIG BROWN - 2008 Monmouth Stakes

Big Brown and Proudinsky battle to the wire...

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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 

Big Brown by Spruceton Spook

The morning of the Preakness.

Big Brown by alydar_1978

Big Brown wins the 134th Kentucky Derby.

Sweet Smell of Victory (Big Brown) by alydar_1978

Big Brown smells the roses the morning after winning the 134th running of the Ke...

Big Brown on the mend by Rock and Racehorses

Blogged at

Big Brown by ricksamuelsphotography

A beam of light shines on Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown after his Saturday mor...

Big Brown after The Preakness by lensjockey

I went to Maryland yesterday to see The Preakness. Due to how I got in to see th...

Big Brown's Workout Today by Rock and Racehorses

From Thoroughbred Daily News:

Richard Dutrow Jr.'s  Big Brown by Banamine

Behind a Derby favorite, tragedy and redemptionBy Tom Pedulla, USA TODAYLOUISV...

Preakness_2008_MC Turn 4 by corradophotography

Preakness 2008Preakness 2008- Preakness Race Big Brown Wins!

Big Brown UPS Promo by alydar_1978

Big Brown (Black & White) by EASY GOER

Triple Crown Hopeful!

Belmont Stakes- Da'Tara, Macho Again, Big Brown by Rock and Racehorses

Thoroughbred Daily News: They showed up en masse at Belmont Park Saturday aft...

Big Winner by appaIoosa

Big Brown (foaled April 10, 2005 in Kentucky)134th Kentucky Derby winner.Gott...

RAC-PREAKNESS-DESORMEAUX by Rowanx

Jockey Kent J. Desormeaux pulls ahead of the pack riding "Big Brown&...

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

Big Brown - 2007 Maiden Race

http://www.HorseRaceFever.com The son of Boundary crushes the field in his debut at Saratoga...

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Lifetime Start #2 

Big Brown Destroys Gulfstream Allowance

Big Brown - 2008 Gulfstream Allowance

http://www.HorseRaceFever.com The highly touted Big Brown makes his 3yr old debut...

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Lifetime Start #3 

Big Brown Dominates Florida Derby

Big Brown - 2008 Florida Derby

http://www.HorseRaceFever.com Big Brown, Smooth Air, Tomcito, Hey Byrn, Cool Gator, Majestic Warrior, Nistle's Crunch, Face the Cat, Da' Tara, Fierce Wind, Elysium Fields and B B Frank meet in the Florida Derby...

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Lifetime Start #4 

Kentucky Derby No Problem for Big Brown

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Lifetime Start #5 

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

2008 Preakness Stakes - Big Brown

http://www.HorseRaceFever.com Big Brown easily takes the second leg of the Triple Crown...

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Lifetime Start #6 

The Belmont Stakes -- An Unsolved Mystery

2008 Belmont Stakes - Big Brown Finishes Last

http://www.HorseRaceFever.com Big Brown finishes a very disappointing last in his quest for the Triple Crown...

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Lifetime Start #7 

Big Brown Rebounds in the Haskell Invitational

Big Brown wins the 2008 Haskell Invitational

http://HorseRaceGame.com Big Brown battles gamely to win and makes a triumphant return to the track. I normally don't post present day races, but Big Brown has a special place in my heart after all the abuse he's taken, and I wanted at least one of his races on my channel. :) Be forewarned, I won't allow any inflammatory, profane, or rude comments here, so please don't even try it.

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sukkran wrote...

greate information. i love big brown

ReplyPosted January 14, 2009

JaguarJulie wrote...

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

ReplyPosted September 08, 2008

RufusQuail wrote...

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

ReplyPosted August 09, 2008

Lightstruck wrote...

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!

ReplyPosted August 07, 2008

The_Homeopath wrote...

He's just stunning!

ReplyPosted August 07, 2008

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