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Big Brown's Owner Scraps Steroids

Says his stable will no longer use them; calls on others to do the same

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 23, 2008 9:11 AM CDT

(Newser) – The owners of Big Brown say they will no longer give their horses steroids and called on others in the industry to do the same, the New York Times reports. The near Triple Crown winner drew scrutiny and some criticism when trainer Rick Dutrow admitted... Read full story »

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Big Brown's Owner Scraps Steroids

Says his stable will no longer use them; calls on others to do the same

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