The Start of the Belmont, Big Brown breaks outward, possibly reacting to the starter (upper left of photo).
Photo: Eliot J. Schechter
Guadalcanal steps on the right rear foot of Big Brown, possibly dislodging his shoe.
A close-up of the previous photo of Guadalcanal stepping on Big Brown.
A few strides into the race, Big Brown's loose shoe is clearly visible.
Photo: Russ Melton
A close-up showing the loose shoe.
Big Brown at the top of the stretch.
Photo: Bob Mayberger
More detailed shot at the top of the stretch showing Big Brown's shoe.
From this angle, one can clearly see the separation between shoe and hoof.
Photo: Mike Corrado
Kent Desormeaux pulls up Big Brown.
Photo: David Snyder
Was this loose shoe the cause of Big Brown's Triple Crown demise?