MORNINGMANIAC's Blog

Big Brown underwent his final workout before Saturdays Belmont Stakes...If he's able to pull it off Big Brown would cement his place in history becoming the first horse in 30 years to bring home Horseracing's Triple Crown....The controversy surrounds his injured left front hoof--which apparently has a crack in it...His handlers have been watching his every move and treating him with kid gloves since he won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness...

But some are saying the quest to become the first to pull off the trifecta since Affirmed did it in 1978 is not nearly worth the risk of the thoroughbreds' life...Some animal rights activists say he shouldnt even run...But this is big business--its tv ratings--theres multi-millions at stake and theres the historical significance...Should he run and risk it all?

This is a touchy subject -- where do you fall? Run for the Glory or Play it safe and stay in the barn!