The vilification of Kent Desormeaux continues with none other than Gary Stevens piling criticism of his performance astride Big Brown in the Belmont Stakes on the pyre. Enough already. Stevens offered the opinion that Big Brown should have been sent to the lead at the outset. Trainer Rick Dutrow: I can...

A few observations from the Belmont Stakes, including Rick Dutrow Jr.'s disappearing act....( read more )

At this point there is little to add to the dialogue in regard to Big Brown. Against any standard, the Kentucky Derby winner towers over 11 three-year-olds who have shown up at Pimlico, most of whom are here because (1) a million dollars will be distributed and the winner takes only 60 percent and (2...

Though most are conceding the Preakness Stakes to Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown, the colt who pulled off a classic victory in his fourth lifetime start and will be a prohibited favorite to add the second leg of the Triple Crown to his short but flawless resume on Saturday, will – if indeed he leaves...

Desormeaux returns to Maryland with Derby winner; Hey Byrn, Icabad Crane, Riley Tucker join the cast Baltimore From the Maryland Jockey Club Twenty-one years ago Kent Desormeaux announced his presence with authority in Maryland by winning 450 races. Two years later he broke the all-time single season...