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Article: Big Brown sullied by his team; The Triple Crown hopeful is surrounded by an unsavory crowd led by trainer Rick Dutrow Jr.(SPORTS)(Rachel Blount)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- June 4, 2008
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Byline: rachel blount
With yet another horse on the brink of winning the Triple Crown, the connections of the last thoroughbred to do it -- the magnificent Affirmed, in 1978 -- reminisced about his memorable duel with Alydar. John Veitch, Alydar's trainer, suggested that the Crown that year was enhanced by the sportsmanship of the people involved.
They included Laz Barrera, Affirmed's trainer, the consummate horseman. Teen phenomenon Steve Cauthen, the colt's rider. Owners Calumet Farm and Louis and Patrice Wolfson, gracious and respectful of each other and of their beloved sport. "Both teams were just the best that ever has happened for the game," ...