Big Brown wins Allowance Race at Gulfstream Park (with video)
After more than six months off with foot problems, Big Brown ran an allowance race that was moved from the turf to the dirt at Gulfstream Park. It was the first race for trainer Rick Dutrow, who had been training him for almost six months since a majority share was purchased by IEAH Stables in September. Big Brown again managed a double-digit length victory with a 12 3/4 length win.
Blood-Horse: Big Brown Bursts Onto Derby Scene
With a big, lumbering move, IEAH Stable and Paul Pompa’s 3-year-old Big Brown powered his way onto the stage as a Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) prospect and probable starter in the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I) after winning an "off-the-turf" allowance race March 5 at Gulfstream Park......more
