Big Brown will break from No. 1 post
Big Brown is No. 1 again before he even stampedes out of the gate at the Belmont Stakes. Big Brown will take his shot at Triple Crown history from the inside, drawing the No. 1 post for Saturday’s race. The post could be a lucky one for an undefeated colt that really doesn’t need any extra edge: It’s produced the most Belmont winners (23) since 1905. Big Brown was installed as the early 2-5 favorite against nine rivals for the grueling 1½-mile race.
NEW YORK (AP) — Big Brown is No. 1 again before he even stampedes out of the gate at the Belmont Stakes.
Big Brown will take his shot at Triple Crown history from the inside, drawing the No. 1 post for Saturday’s race. The post could be a lucky one for an undefeated colt that really doesn’t need any extra edge: It’s produced the most Belmont winners (23) since 1905.
Big Brown was installed as the early 2-5 favorite against nine rivals for the grueling 1½-mile race.
Big Brown won the Kentucky Derby from the outside and he dominated the Preakness starting in the middle of the pack. Now, the colt has a shot at winning from the rail. Jockey Kent Desormeaux, whose handling of the horse has Big Brown in position for the first Triple Crown in 30 years, said the inside was a better spot.
“Absolutely, because it’s an easier trip,” he said. “I would be able to just guide and glide. Now, I’m going to have to jockey for position. He’s so fast away from the gate, though, the race might be over in 40 yards.”
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