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There is some big horse race today
bigblueview.com - 6/7/2008
There is some big horse race today
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I have to interrupt our daily discussion of the Giants today to recognize that history could be made in a different sport today. Big Brown goes to the post this afternoon at the Belmont Stakes, aiming to become horse racing's first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978. My good buddy Rick Snider, a long time turf writer, has agreed to give us his pick for today. Here it is.  ...
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