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Big Brown Awaits Hoof Crack Repair

Prerace routine will include synthetic patch

By Jonas Oransky,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 2, 2008 3:48 PM CDT

(Newser) – Big Brown will get the equine equivalent of a pedicure on Friday, the day before he tries to sew up the Triple Crown. An acrylic and fiberglass patch will be placed on the Kentucky Derbu and Preakness champion’s left front hoof, the New York Daily News reports. The work was to take place today but was delayed to allow for more natural healing, the AP reports.

Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. said he never bets on the horse but he feels “as confident as I ever have” about Big Brown’s chances.
Pins are seens in the left front hoof of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown.
Pins are seens in the left front hoof of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown.   (AP Photo/Jeff Zelevansky)
Hoof specialist Ian McKinlay speaks to reporters after examining Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
Hoof specialist Ian McKinlay speaks to reporters after examining Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.   (AP Photo/Jeff Zelevansky)
Michael Iavarone, left, an owner of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown, and trainer Rick Dutrow chat.
Michael Iavarone, left, an owner of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown, and trainer Rick Dutrow chat.   (AP Photo/Jeff Zelevansky)
Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown waits on the rail at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown waits on the rail at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.   (AP Photo/Jeff Zelevansky)
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