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Last Tuesday all eyes were on Big Brown’s final major workout leading up to the colt’s Belmont Stakes on Saturday. The Preakness and Kentucky Derby champion breezed over the Belmont surface in 1 minute flat for 5 furlongs. Trainer Richard Dutrow couldn’t be happier after the workout. Big Brown tested his quarter-crack in his left-front hoof and was able to sport a fast workout. Dutrow commented that he saw no issue at all with Big Brown and boasted how he felt his horse was still the best in the race. Exercise rider Michell Nevin reported Big Brown to be very strong in his workout. Nevin rode the Belmont Stakes favorite for his final major workout.

Post positions were drawn for the third jewel of the Triple Crown and Big Brown will start in post position number 1. The one post has faired well in the Belmont. It produced 23 winners in the past, ten more than the third and fifth post that is tied for the second most winners. Stamina is an important factor in the 1-½ mile race and the quickest way around the track is on the inside. Big Brown should benefit from the 1 hole and with only a 10-horse field should have no excuses if he is not good enough. Big Brown has been listed .....