Elmont, NY (Sports Network) - Big Brown failed in his chance to become the first horse in 30 years to win the Triple Crown, as 38-1 long shot Da'Tara captured the 140th running of the Belmont Stakes Saturday. Big Brown was third at the three-quarter pole, behind Da'Tara and Tale of Ekati. Da'Tara, ridden by Alan Garcia, pulled away down the stretch to win the race.
Ridden by Kent Desormeaux, Big Brown was trying to become first thoroughbred to win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont in the same year since Affirmed in 1978.
After drawing the rail and going off as the overwhelming favorite in the race at 1-4, Big Brown was eased in the stretch in the grueling 1 1/2 mile race.
Owned by IEAH Stables and Paul Pompa Jr., Big Brown had been undefeated in five previous career starts.
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06/07 18:40:47 ET