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WILL GRAVES, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
10-14-2008

Fluke injury forces Big Brown to retire -- Belmont was his only loss in eight races
By WILL GRAVES, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Date: 10-14-2008, Tuesday
Section: SPORTS
Edtion: All Editions

There was nothing little about Big Brown's racing career.

From his overpowering victories in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness to his spectacular flop in the Belmont as he bid for a Triple Crown, Big Brown and his entourage including his maverick owner and outspoken trainer simply didn't do subtle.

Yet less than two weeks away from his final race, the brilliant champion with brittle feet ended his career not with a victory in the ...

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