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Article: Racing's a risky business; Colonel John facing unfamiliar conditions on dirt.(SPORTS)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- May 2, 2008
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Byline: Ryan O'Halloran, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - In each corner of the sprawling Churchill Downs barn area this week, nearly every trainer is taking chances.
Rick Dutrow Jr., is gambling that favorite Big Brown has enough pep to break well from post No. 20 and get a ground-saving trip.
Larry Jones is risking a major pay day from his filly Eight Belles, who is entered against guys for the first time instead of being a Kentucky Oaks contender.
But Eoin Harty is working with a double whammy.