By Ray Paulick Big Brown went to the lead and never looked back in winning Saturday’s 1 1/8-mile Monmouth Stakes, a $500,000 turf race designed by Monmouth Park for the two-time classic winner. The Rick Dutrow-trained colt, sent off the 3-5 favorite, opened a clear lead down the backstretch, then...

With Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and Eclipse Award champion 2-year-old War Pass leading the way, 448 3-year-old Thoroughbreds are on the trail to the 2008 Triple Crown of racing following the early nomination period for the three classics. This year’s nominations figure ranks second behind 2007’s record 450...