http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 07 Oct 2008 6:58:27 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/35188/derby-winning-filly-dead-at-31.html?refid=rss_all_defaultGenuine Risk, one of only three fillies to win the Kentucky Derby, died this morning in Virginia. She was 31. The 1980 Derby winner died peacefully after eating a hearty breakfast and being turned out in her paddock, said an administrator at Newstead Farm, adding that the chestnut mare had not been ill. Genuine Risk was the only filly to finish in the top three in each of the Triple Crown races.http://www.newser.com/story/35188/derby-winning-filly-dead-at-31.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 18 Aug 2008 16:25:23 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/30718/loose-shoe-cost-big-brown-triple-crown.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBig Brown may have lost the Triple Crown because of a dislodged shoe, newly released photos appear to show. The extreme close-ups reveal a loose shoe on Big Brown's right hind hoof about 200 yards into the June 7 Belmont Stakes. "The picture shocked me," one of Big Brown's owner tells Newsday.http://www.newser.com/story/30718/loose-shoe-cost-big-brown-triple-crown.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 23 Jun 2008 13:04:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/30685/big-browns-owner-scraps-steroids.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe owners of Big Brown say they will no longer give their horses steroids and called on others in the industry to do the same, the New York Times reports. The near Triple Crown winner drew scrutiny and some criticism when trainer Rick Dutrow admitted injecting the horse—legally—with steroids in the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby.http://www.newser.com/story/30685/big-browns-owner-scraps-steroids.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 23 Jun 2008 8:54:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/29490/big-brown-more-compelling-in-defeat.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBig Brown may have performed poorly at the Belmont Stakes, but his loss makes for a better story than victory would have, and he's in good company, writes Wallace Matthews in Newsday. Between Roberto Duran throwing in the towel against Sugar Ray Leonard, and Alex Rodriguez's plummeting temperature each postseason, defeats typically make for more drama than triumphs.http://www.newser.com/story/29490/big-brown-more-compelling-in-defeat.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 08 Jun 2008 9:21:12 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/29483/big-brown-upset-at-belmont.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBig Brown is hobbling home after running last in today’s Belmont Stakes and losing his bid to win the Triple Crown, the AP reports. A strong favorite after rival Casino Drive was scratched, Big Brown ran with an injured hoof. "I had no horse," Big Brown's jockey said. Winner Da' Tara overcame 38-1 odds, marking the third time this decade a horse has won the first two races only to lose at Belmont.http://www.newser.com/story/29483/big-brown-upset-at-belmont.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSat, 07 Jun 2008 18:00:10 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/29463/big-browns-main-rival-scratched.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBig Brown moved one hoof closer to becoming the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years today, after his strongest opponent in the Belmont Stakes dropped out because of an injury. Casino Drive, who developed symptoms yesterday, may have a stone bruise on his hoof and will return to Japan next week, the AP reports.http://www.newser.com/story/29463/big-browns-main-rival-scratched.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSat, 07 Jun 2008 10:25:55 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/29457/big-brown-win-bad-for-racing.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBig Brown carries the best hopes of racing fans as he tries to capture the Triple Crown today, but represents the worst of horse racing, writes Peter Thomas Fornatale in the New York Times . Brown is an admirable creature, sure, but he's the product of a company that runs its stable like a hedge fund, where "the horse becomes just another commodity to be bought and sold like a share of stock, with little concern for its fate."http://www.newser.com/story/29457/big-brown-win-bad-for-racing.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSat, 07 Jun 2008 6:44:53 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/29226/big-brown-big-favorite-inside-post-2-5-belmont-odds.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBig Brown drew the inside post for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes, meaning he'll run closest to the rail as he tries to become the first horse in 20 years to win the Triple Crown. The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner is the heavy favorite, with 2-5 odds. The horse given the best chance of beating him, Casino Drive, is listed at 7-2. None of the other eight horses have single-digit odds, the AP reports.http://www.newser.com/story/29226/big-brown-big-favorite-inside-post-2-5-belmont-odds.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 04 Jun 2008 16:14:34 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/28976/big-brown-awaits-hoof-crack-repair.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBig Brown will get the equine equivalent of a pedicure on Friday, the day before he tries to sew up the Triple Crown. An acrylic and fiberglass patch will be placed on the Kentucky Derbu and Preakness champion’s left front hoof, the New York Daily News r eports. The work was to take place today but was delayed to allow for more natural healing, the AP reports.http://www.newser.com/story/28976/big-brown-awaits-hoof-crack-repair.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 02 Jun 2008 15:32:07 CDT