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Big Brown's Paycheck to Help Injured Cop's Son

Posted May 24, 08 11:27 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – When Big Brown makes a run for the history books in the Belmont next month, he'll also be racing for the son of a seriously injured Long Island police officer. The horse's owners have pledged a portion of their Belmont earnings to Christopher Baribault, 6, whose dad, Kenneth, was hit by an alleged drunken driver Sunday, reports Newsday.

Michael Iavarone, one of the thoroughbred's owners, said the donation will "secure the security" of Baribault's son "for the rest of his life." He declined to say how much would be donated, but a first-place finish in the Belmont pays $620,000. Iavarone also hinted there could be more contributions than just a piece of the colt's Belmont check.

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Richard Dutrow Jr., trainer for Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown, answers questions for the media at Belmont Park, Wednesday, May 21, 2008 in Elmont, N.Y.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Mike Iavarone, owner of Preakness and Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown talks to reporters at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., Monday, May 19, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
Preakness and Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown is walked in his barn at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Big Brown could complete the first Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978.   (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
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