October 13, 2008

NO DUEL in CLASSIC: BIG BROWN INJURED/RETIRED

Breaking news that I am not surprised about but still hoped I wouldn’t hear :
BIG BROWN was injured during a turf workout at Belmont and will not race in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. 
Now the big showdown for Horse of the Year is shot and I won’t be surprised if Curlin opts out, too.  Of course, [...]

October 13, 2008

COWBOY CAL SURVIVES INQUIRY

Cowboy Cal
, making his first start since running up the track in the Kentucky Derby, won the steward’s inquiry in the Bryan Station stakes today at Keeneland.  The son of Giant’s Causeway looked unbeatable coming off the final turn, but longshot Seaspeak hooked up with him in deep stretch.  The two dark bay colts slugged [...]