Accompanied by two United Parcel Service vehicles, Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Big Brown arrived and entered the Preakness (gr. I) stakes barn at Pimlico Race Course May 14 to begin his quest for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.

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He quickly becomes a media attraction at Pimlico.

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Riley Tucker prepares for the 133rd running of the Preakness Stakes.

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Preakness contender Yankee Bravo.

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Gayego arrives for his chance at the Preakness Stakes.

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Big Brown settles in.

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The Derby winner waits patiently for the farrier to do his job.

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Macho Again, winner of the 2008 Derby Trial, arrives at Pimlico.

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Big Brown heads to the track.

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The favorite of The Preakness Stakes, Big Brown, enjoys a morning workout at Pimlico Race Course.

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Stevil arrives

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Behindatthebar has been scratched from Saturday’s Preakness Stakes (gr. I), according to a Maryland Jockey Club official.

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On Saturday, Big Brown will try to remain undefeated by winning the second leg of the 2008 Triple Crown.

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