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Big Brown Back on Track

Belmont fave does 9 furlongs easily after hoof crack sidelined him

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted May 29, 2008 7:55 AM CDT

(Newser) – Triple Crown hopeful Big Brown looked to be on the mend from his foot injury yesterday, making his longest practice run yet at the Belmont track. The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner galloped 1 1/8 mile under the careful supervision of an exercise rider, ESPN... Read full story »

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