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Big Brown (KY)

4yo Bay Colt

Trainer: Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.
Jockey: Kent J. Desormeaux
Owner: IEAH Stables, Pompa, Jr., Paul, P.
Breeder: Monticule
Big Brown Boundary Danzig
Edge
Mien Nureyev
Miasma
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2006Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall 2006 Yearling Sale$60,000
2007Keeneland Association April 2007 Two-Year-Olds in Training$190,000

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Big Brown

Undefeated Derby/Preakness Winner.
Eclipse Champion, World's #1
3YO on Dirt in 2008.
#4 Freshman Covering Sire 2009.

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IEAH Pledges BC Earnings to Charities

IEAH Pledges BC Earnings to Charities

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Big Brown, Curlin Items Being Auctioned

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Iavarone: Big Brown Will Not Race at 4

Iavarone: Big Brown Will Not Race at 4

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That Handicapping Show: Sept 11 (Video)

That Handicapping Show: Sept 11 (Video)

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Big Brown Faces 10 in Monmouth Stakes

Big Brown Faces 10 in Monmouth Stakes

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TVG to Cover Big Brown Live at Monmouth

TVG to Cover Big Brown Live at Monmouth

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Half-Sister to Big Brown Fails to Sell

Half-Sister to Big Brown Fails to Sell

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Big Brown All Set For Monmouth Stakes

Big Brown All Set For Monmouth Stakes

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Dutrow Pleased with Big Brown's Work

Dutrow Pleased with Big Brown's Work

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Keeneland Day Two Is For Big Brown Fans

Keeneland Day Two Is For Big Brown Fans

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Rich Pedigrees Offered at Keeneland

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Monmouth Stakes Draws 35 Nominations

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Big Brown Breezes for Monmouth Stakes

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HRTV: Pursuit of the Cup Aug 28 (Video)

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Classic Winner to Show Up in the Saranac

Classic Winner to Show Up in the Saranac

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Big Brown Breezes on Turf

Big Brown Breezes on Turf

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And They're Off: August 27 (Video)

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Jackson Says No to Big Brown Match Race

Jackson Says No to Big Brown Match Race

Michael Iavarone, co-president of IEAH Stables, said Aug. 26 that Jess Jackson, majority owner of Curlin, has turned down their offer to have a match race between Curlin and Big Brown. Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Frankel May Take On Curlin and Big Brown

Frankel May Take On Curlin and Big Brown

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Big Brown to Race on Grass at Monmouth

Big Brown to Race on Grass at Monmouth

Dual classic winner Big Brown is scheduled to have his prep for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) in a turf race at Monmouth Park on Sept. 13, according to Michael Iavarone, co-president and co-CEO of IEAH Stables. Thursday, August 21, 2008
Philly Offers Big Purse to Big Brown

Philly Offers Big Purse to Big Brown

An attempt by Philadelphia Park Racetrack & Casino to lure Big Brown to the PTHA President's Cup Sept. 13, is a no go, according to the colt's minority owner, Paul Pompa Jr. Monday, August 18, 2008
Ball Back in Iavarone's Court: No Thanks

Ball Back in Iavarone's Court: No Thanks

Serve Iavarone. Despite the "invitations" by Curlin's majority owner Jess Jackson's to IEAH Stables to run Big Brown in either the Woodward or the Jockey Club Gold Cup, the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and Preakness (gr. I) winner will remain on schedule for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), and that does not include either race. Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Jackson: Meet Us in the Gold Cup Instead

Jackson: Meet Us in the Gold Cup Instead

Jess Jackson, majority owner of Curlin, responded to the connections of Big Brown Aug. 13 after they declined an invitation to race the reigning Horse of the Year in the Woodward Stakes (gr. I), challenging them instead to meet in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) Sept. 27 at Belmont Park. Jackson also stated the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Santa Anita "is not part of my current plan for Curlin." Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Jackson Issues Challenge to Big Brown

Jackson Issues Challenge to Big Brown

The Big Brown-Curlin soap opera continued Aug. 13 when Jess Jackson, majority owner of 2007 Horse of the Year Curlin, announced he will donate $50,000 from the Jackson Curlin for Kids Fund to the non-profit Belmont Child Care Association, Anna House, if Big Brown runs in the $500,000 Woodward Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 30. Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Timeform Rates Curlin as World's Best

Timeform Rates Curlin as World's Best

Timeform, the respected British form/handicapping specialist, assesses America's Horse Of The Year Curlin as the best horse in the world in the Timeform Global Rankings. Monday, August 11, 2008
Travers Field Begins to Take Shape

Travers Field Begins to Take Shape

According to New York Racing Association Stakes coordinator Andrew Byrnes, Acai, Colonel John, Da' Tara, Harlem Rocker, Macho Again, Mambo in Seattle, Pyro, Tale of Ekati, and Tres Borrachos are probable for the Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga. Saturday, August 09, 2008
And They're Off: At Saratoga (Video)

And They're Off: At Saratoga (Video)

Hosted by Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin, "And They're Off" is a bi-monthly online video series sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. This week's topics include Big Brown, an interview with Kenny McPeek, the Hall of Fame, and Lava Man. Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Big Brown Won't Meet Curlin in Woodward

Big Brown Won't Meet Curlin in Woodward

Minority owner Paul Pompa Jr. confirmed that Big Brown will not go to Saratoga this summer. The connections will instead look for a turf race for the dual classic winner's next start. Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Curlin to Make Next Start in Woodward

Curlin to Make Next Start in Woodward

Curlin will make his next start in the $500,000 Woodward (gr. I) Aug. 30 at Saratoga, Stonestreet Stables' Jess Jackson told media members Aug. 5, but the majority owner would not commit to sending the reigning Horse of the Year anywhere after that, including the Breeders' Cup later this year at Santa Anita. Jackson also left the possibility open that Curlin could race next year, saying the chances were "pretty slim, but not foreclosed." Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Big Brown Delivers Gutty Haskell Win

Big Brown Delivers Gutty Haskell Win

It certainly wasn't as impressive as his wins in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) or Preakness (gr. I), but Big Brown got the job done in the $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) before 45,132 spectators at Monmouth Park Aug. 3. Sunday, August 03, 2008
Big Brown Arrives at Monmouth Park

Big Brown Arrives at Monmouth Park

Big Brown arrived quietly on the Monmouth Park backstretch at 8 a.m. Aug. 2 and settled into trainer Rick Dutrow Jr.'s barn as he gets ready for a major test in the $1-million Haskell Invitational Presented by Vonage (gr. I). Saturday, August 02, 2008
Six to Challenge Big Brown in Haskell

Six to Challenge Big Brown in Haskell

Six 3-year-olds, including three stakes winners, have been entered to face dual classic winner Big Brown in the $1-million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) Aug. 3 at Monmouth Park. Friday, August 01, 2008
Big Brown Blows Out for Haskell on Turf

Big Brown Blows Out for Haskell on Turf

Big Brown had his final tune-up Aug. 1 for the $1-million Haskell Invitational Handicap (gr. I), breezing three furlongs in :38 3/5 on the Aqueduct turf course. Friday, August 01, 2008
That Handicapping Show: July 31 (Video)

That Handicapping Show: July 31 (Video)

Hosted by Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra, "That Handicapping Show" is a weekly video show dedicated to horse players. This week, Jason and Tom take a look at the West Virginia Derby. Plus, picks from Cary Fotias of Equiform. Thursday, July 31, 2008
And They're Off: July 30 Episode (Video)

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Hosted by Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin, "And They're Off" is a bi-monthly online video series sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. This week's topics include Hialeah, Jeremy Rose, the second season of racing. Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Big Brown to Run for ReRun in Haskell

Big Brown to Run for ReRun in Haskell

ReRun announced that owners IEAH Stables and Paul Pompa Jr. will have Big Brown participate in the organization's "Running for ReRun" charity at the Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park Aug. 3. Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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Dutrow Back in the Flow

Dutrow speaks. Following a brief hiatus, in which he remained pretty much cloistered within the walls of his Aqueduct domain, Rick Dutrow finally has ended his vow of virtual silence and made his voice once again heard via an NTRA teleconference Tuesday. Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Desormeaux Gets Win 5,000

Desormeaux Gets Win 5,000

Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux reached a historic milestone at Saratoga Race Course July 27 when he guided Gumpster Stables' Bella Attrice to win the seventh race and notch his 5,000th career victory. Sunday, July 27, 2008
Big Brown Zips in Workout

Big Brown Zips in Workout

Dual classic winner Big Brown zipped six furlongs in 1:10 4/5 at Aqueduct July 26 under exercise rider Michelle Nevin. Saturday, July 26, 2008
Belmont Park Reports Mixed Results

Belmont Park Reports Mixed Results

All-sources handle declined 2.2% during the recently-concluded Belmont Park Spring/Summer meet, the New York Racing Association announced July 23. Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Big Brown in Sharp Work for Haskell

Big Brown in Sharp Work for Haskell

Big Brown continues to step it up in the mornings, working five furlongs in :59 1/5 at Aqueduct Sunday in company with True Dancer. It was the colt's fourth work since the Belmont Stakes, with each one a big improvement over the previous one. Monday, July 21, 2008
Big Brown Heads List of Haskell Invitees

Big Brown Heads List of Haskell Invitees

A total of 33 horses have been invited to the 41st running of Monmouth Park's $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I), with Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Big Brown expected to head the field in the 1 1/8-mile event Aug. 3. Thursday, July 17, 2008
'The Bull Rules Again in Smile Sprint

'The Bull Rules Again in Smile Sprint

They are running out of superlatives for IEAH Stables and partners' Benny the Bull, as the nation's top sprinter again unleashed his devastating turn of foot in the stretch to run right by the leaders in the $400,000 Smile Sprint Handicap (gr. II) July 12 at Calder Race Course. The 5-year-old son of Lucky Lionel won by two lengths under Edgar Prado. Saturday, July 12, 2008
Big Brown Breezes Five Furlongs

Big Brown Breezes Five Furlongs

Time-wise, at least, Big Brown's five-furlong breeze in 1:02 4/5 at Aqueduct Monday was a dramatic improvement over his first work in 1:06 3/5 last week. Monday, July 07, 2008
Big Brown in First Work Since Belmont

Big Brown in First Work Since Belmont

Dual classic winner Big Brown returned to the track July 2 for his first 'breeze' since being pulled up in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I). Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Big Brown's Belmont Drug Tests Negative

Big Brown's Belmont Drug Tests Negative

Dr. George Maylin, the director of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board drug testing and research program at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., said the post-race test results on Belmont Stakes (gr. I) favorite Big Brown came back "clean" for any illegal medications. Monday, June 30, 2008
Dutrow Responds to Suspension

Dutrow Responds to Suspension

Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. addressed the media at his own request June 27 outside his Aqueduct barn to set the record straight on his 15-day ban in Kentucky for an overage of the bronchial dilator, clenbuterol, in Salute the Count, the runner-up of the Aegon Turf Sprint (gr.III) at Churchill Downs May 2. Friday, June 27, 2008
Brown Ran Race With Dislodged Shoe

Brown Ran Race With Dislodged Shoe

Each day brings new entries in the "Brown Shoe Diaries." The latest photos from the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) reveal Big Brown was stepped on by Guadalcanal leaving the gate, and that the shoe did not re-set itself during the race as previously thought; the colt ran the entire way with the shoe dislodged and the nail protruding from it. Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Two Looks at Big Brown's Shoe Issue

Two Looks at Big Brown's Shoe Issue

Mike Iavarone, co-president of IEAH Stables, had a strong reaction to a photo that showed the back of Big Brown's right hind shoe, which had been put on the morning of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), dislodged from his hoof shortly after the start of the race. Trainer Rick Dutrow, however, does not believe the shoe was a major issue. Tuesday, June 24, 2008
New York Racing Set for All Things 'Spa'

New York Racing Set for All Things 'Spa'

The New York Racing Association held a press conference in Albany, N.Y., June 23 to discuss the upcoming 36-day Saratoga meet, which begins July 23 and runs through Sept. 1. Monday, June 23, 2008
IEAH Stables Adopts No-Drug Policy

IEAH Stables Adopts No-Drug Policy

IEAH Stables has taken the first bold step in securing a no-drug policy in racing by announcing Monday that all its horses starting Oct. 1 will race without any medication, with the exception of Lasix, which trainer Rick Dutrow asked that they exclude because several of his horses are bleeders and require Lasix to race. Monday, June 23, 2008
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Big Brown working at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2008.
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Big Brown works on the Aqueduct turf on August 1.
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Big Brown works on the Aqueduct turf on August 1.
Big Brown dominates the 2008 Preakness under Kent Desormeaux.
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Big Brown at Pimlico May 16.
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Big Brown at Pimlico May 16.
Big Brown galloping at Belmont Park June 6.
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Big Brown galloping at Belmont Park June 6.
Exercise rider Michelle Nevin gets a friendly kiss from Big Brown.
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Exercise rider Michelle Nevin gets a friendly kiss from Big Brown.
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Big Brown at Belmont Park
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Big Brown at Belmont Park
Big Brown in his stall at Churchill Downs.
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Big Brown in his stall at Churchill Downs.
Big Brown romps in the Florida Derby.
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Big Brown romps in the Florida Derby.
Big Brown Wins the Florida Derby.
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Big Brown Wins the Florida Derby.
Big Brown at Belmont Park May 28.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Big Brown at Belmont Park May 28.
Big Brown at Belmont Park
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Big Brown at Belmont Park
Derby winner and Preakness favorite Big Brown arrives at Pimlico.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Derby winner and Preakness favorite Big Brown arrives at Pimlico.
Big Brown was the easiest of winners in his allowance race March 5.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Big Brown was the easiest of winners in his allowance race March 5.
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Big Brown headed to the track at Churchill Downs April 29.
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Big Brown headed to the track at Churchill Downs April 29.
Big Brown on track at Churchill Downs May 7.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer
Big Brown on track at Churchill Downs May 7.
Big Brown working at Belmont Park on June 3.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Big Brown working at Belmont Park on June 3.
Big Brown working at Churchill Downs May 1.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Big Brown working at Churchill Downs May 1.
Big Brown in the Derby Winner's Circle.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Big Brown in the Derby Winner's Circle.
Big Brown training prior to the Belmont (gr. I).
Photo: Rick Samuels
Big Brown training prior to the Belmont (gr. I).
Big Brown walks the shedrow the day after winning the Preakness blanket of black-eyed susans.
Photo: Jimmy McCue
Big Brown walks the shedrow the day after winning the Preakness blanket of black-eyed susans.
Big Brown outfinished Coal Play to win the Haskell Invitational (gr. I).
Photo: Bill Denver/Equi-Photo
Big Brown outfinished Coal Play to win the Haskell Invitational (gr. I).
Big Brown cruises to victory in Kentucky Derby 134.
Photo: Jeffrey Snyder
Big Brown cruises to victory in Kentucky Derby 134.
Big Brown, training at Belmont Park May 31.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Big Brown, training at Belmont Park May 31.
Big Brown arrives at Belmont on May 19 following a van ride from Pimlico.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Big Brown arrives at Belmont on May 19 following a van ride from Pimlico.
Big Brown gets a bath after his April 24 workout at Palm Meadows Training Center in Florida.
Photo: courtesy of Gulfstream Park
Big Brown gets a bath after his April 24 workout at Palm Meadows Training Center in Florida.

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