Healthy Big Brown's next start to come Aug. 3 in Haskell

[TZ]

NEW YORK -- Big Brown is on his way back to the races, his next start set for the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on Aug. 3.

Less than two weeks after Big Brown's Triple Crown attempt ended with an inexplicable last-place finish in the Belmont Stakes, co-owner Paul Pompa Jr. said the Haskell on the Jersey Shore will mark the colt's return.

"The race fits his style," Pompa said Thursday. "We were disappointed after the Belmont, and we needed to regroup. We did and the Haskell is the plan."

Big Brown has been training daily at Aqueduct Racetrack, while his poor performance in the Belmont remains a mystery to the owners and trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner never seemed comfortable in the 1½-mile Belmont, and jockey Kent Desormeaux eased up with a quarter-mile remaining.

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Interesting. Hope this really happens

[two gun sid]

1. Are you gonna go to the race, Sue?

I think I'll probably go see Curlin if he goes in the Arlington Million.

[TZ]

2. I wish

It would be fun..but my time for travel is kind of limited right now...around that time I'm gonna be busy busy busy.
T

[two gun sid]

5. I'm sorry you won't get to see him

but I do want to wish you a very Happy Birthday! Enjoy yourself today!

[bread_and_roses]

3. OT, there's a nice video of Funny Cide over at the Bloodhorse

I am a loyal fan of FC, and had a great time when we went to see him in his last race at Fingerlakes.

[aaronbees]

4. I love seeing him....

romp around in the dirt. He's still such a gorgeous chestnut.

[Awsi Dooger]

6. I was hoping for the Jim Dandy

In case I can make it, a long shot.

I'm not sure the Jim Dandy and Travers aren't a bit too far apart, basically 4 weeks. A three week gap seems more sensible, and that's where Big Brown will be, Haskell to Travers.