Very disappointing news today that Big Brown has been retired following an injury sustained during a workout. That's racing for you - thrills and memories tempered by disappointments and letdowns.
Curlin looks to be (quite obviously) the one to beat in the Classic now, but I have to wonder why more attention isn't being paid to Casino Drive, the colt who was deemed to have the best chance at derailing Big Brown's Triple Crown bid before pulling out of the Belmont with a bruised foot. Is Casino Drive "the real thing" or not? And with such a deep field for the Classic, anything is possible! I look forward to seeing these two magnificent chestnuts, along with all the other class horses in the field, on Breeders Cup Day.
Enjoy your retirement, Big Brown. You've given us a lot of memories, even if you didn't win the Triple Crown.
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