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Big Brown Upset at Belmont

Da' Tara takes victory at 38-1 odds

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 7, 2008 6:26 PM CDT

(Newser) – Big Brown is hobbling home after running last in today’s Belmont Stakes and losing his bid to win the Triple Crown, the AP reports. A strong favorite after rival Casino Drive was scratched, Big Brown ran with an injured hoof. "I had no horse," Big Brown's jockey said. Winner Da' Tara overcame 38-1 odds, marking the third time this decade a horse has won the first two races only to lose at Belmont.

Big Brown finished last today at the Belmont Stakes.
Big Brown finished last today at the Belmont Stakes.   (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
Fans cheer during the first race at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y, today. Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown was favored but finished last.
Fans cheer during the first race at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y, today. Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown was favored but finished last.   (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
Big Brown's trainer Rick Dutrow rubs the horse's nose at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Big Brown's trainer Rick Dutrow rubs the horse's nose at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.   (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, File)
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Shaq must be disappointed too
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