Photos are now being posted at ESPN showing that Big Brown, the 3-year-old son of Boundary that took a run at the Triple Crown earlier this year, may have been running with a loose shoe during the Belmont. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/gallery/enlargePhoto?id=3457690&story=3456907 Rumor of the photos...

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

Another year, another chance at a Triple Crown, and the results are the same. Trash. Nothing but trash. Millions are howling today as small fortunes were lost betting on what appeared to be a “sure thing” in the Belmont. What happened? What went wrong? How could the unthinkable have happened...

Denis of Cork would be the horse to pull the upset, but the Triple Crown drought will end....( read more )

Post positions were drawn today for the 140th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday. As we all know, the big story is Big Brown’s quest for the Triple Crown. Nine other horses will contend with the super-colt as he tries to make history as just the 12th horse ever to win the Triple Crown. ...

If Big Brown is said to be afflicted by a “slight” quarter crack on the inside of the left-fore hoof, it is reasonable to assume that his condition is more serious than his people acknowledge in public. Nothing is more dependable at the racetrack than a high level of cynicism that begins with the universal...

After speaking with owner Mike Iavarone, I now believe we have a good chance of seeing Big Brown on the racetrack after the Belmont...( read more )

Horse racing desperately needs Big Brown to continue racing beyond the Belmont....( read more )

If he was a study in brash confidence before the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, Rick Dutrow, may be making room in his home already for the Belmont Stakes trophy he expects Big Brown to earn along with the first Triple Crown in 30 years. “Our horse is doing so well right now, I can’t imagine him being...

Big Brown seems to be on his way to our first Triple Crown in 30 years. However, it is by no means a sure thing....( read more )