***** Lays Egg in Triple Crown Bid

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I've got nothing against the ***** himself, but since Big Brown was in line for the Triple Crown, racing in NY, and his owners were from NY, I had to hear weeks of crap and even boastfulness about this "wonder *****". Congratulations to Da'Tara on the wire to wire win.

Da' Tara romps at Belmont; Triple Crown fave Big Brown is dead last

NEW YORK (AP) -- When Big Brown turned for home, something wasn't right. Jockey Kent Desormeaux knew the big bay colt was finished. Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr., who guaranteed racing's first Triple Crown in 30 years, knew it then, too.

Big Brown straggled home last Saturday, losing the Belmont Stakes to 38-1 long shot Da' Tara. Eased up in the homestretch, he was so far behind at the end that his margin of defeat wasn't even charted.

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Let me just add, as with any ***** race, I'm just glad to see it conclude without any horses injured or put down. If I had my way, this sport would be much better regulated. I post this article just for any fellow members who are interested, not to promote the sport.