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Snake River Canyon, the older brother of Big Brown, finished 4th in a $40,000 claimer on the turf today at Churchill. It was the 14th race of a career, marked by just one win. His one win was during the one race that he was owned by Paul Pompa Jr, who liked him so much that he was inspired to buy his little Brother, Big Brown, for $190,000 at the Keeneland 2-year-old auction.

Courier Journal - Jennie Rees: Big Brown's big brother 4th at Churchill

Big Brown's big brother Snake River Canyon finished fourth in today's fifth race for $40,000 claimers on grass at Churchill Downs. The 4-year-old gelding now is 1 for 14, but.....more

In an article at Blood-Horse.com, indications are that Three Chimneys only purchased a "minority interest" in Big Brown and that the racing career of the horse is under the control of IEAH and Paul Pompa Jr.

Blood-Horse - Dan Liebman: Whirlwind for Clay Pays Off

....Clay would not release any financial details, but said he and a group of 10-12 partners purchased a "minority interest" in Big Brown. When the colt will be retired is completely controlled by his owners, IEAH Stables and Paul Pompa Jr. "The racing career is under Michael’s direction," Clay said, referring to Michael Iavarone of IEAH......more

After a few days of speculation, it was announced on the NBC telecast of the Preakness that Big Brown will in fact stand at Three Chimneys in Midway, Kentucky. The deal was signed on Saturday at noon. IEAH will retain a share. Details were not released regarding what share was purchased or what his stud fee may be. The deal is reportedly for $60 million.

New York Newsday - Ed McNamara: Source says Big Brown stud deal worth $60 million

Win or lose June 7 in the Belmont Stakes, what are the chances that undefeated Triple Crown contender Big Brown will run again? "Very good," his co-owner, Holbrook resident Michael Iavarone, said yesterday. "As long as he comes out of the race in the right way and shows us that he wants to go on, I think it would make sense for us to go on with him." Iavarone has said Big Brown will not race as a 4-year-old next year, when he will begin his stud career. On Saturday, Iavarone sold Big Brown's breeding rights for what one source told Newsday yesterday was more than a record $60 million......more

...."We have entertained a variety of flattering offers but felt Three Chimneys was the best choice for us," Iavarone was quoted as saying in a press release on the IEAH Web site. "We were determined to participate in his breeding career and the Three Chimneys deal has given us this opportunity.....more

....IEAH co-president Michael Iavarone said this week that the colt will not run next year as a 4-year-old. "We have entertained a variety of flattering offers but felt Three Chimneys was the best for us," Iavarone said.....more

Big Brown was purchased by Hidden Brook, as agent for co-owner Paul Pompa Jr., for $190,000 at Keeneland’s 2007 April Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale. The Boundary colt was consigned by Eddie Woods, agent.

Links to Keeneland April 2007 Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale Book (April 17, 2007)

Actual Keeneland April 2007 Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale Book (April 17, 2007) (CAUTION: 257 Pages)

Big Brown's Page (only) from the Keeneland April 2007 Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale Book (April 17, 2007)

Big Brown (Hip No. 589) was among more than 1000 yearlings on catalog at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall Yearling Sale at Newtown Paddocks in Lexington, Kentucky between October 23 and 25th, 2006. He was sold for $60,000 by the breeder, Dr. Gary B. Knapp's Monticule Farms (KY). He was purchased by pin-hooker Eddie Woods
Links to Faisig-Tipton Kentucky Fall Yearling Sale Catalog (Oct 23-25, 2006)

Actual Faisig-Tipton Kentucky Fall Yearling Sale Catalog (Oct 23-25, 2006) (CAUTION: 1081 Pages)

Big Brown's Page (only) from the Faisig-Tipton Kentucky Fall Yearling Sale Catalog (Oct 23-25, 2006)

Thoroughbred Times Preview of the auction.

The future Big Brown was foaled in Kentucky. He was bred by Dr. Gary B. Knapp's Monticule Farms in Lexington with a stud fee of $10,000.