By Tim Wilkin, Albany Times Union, N.Y. Jun. 7--ELMONT -- I wish I had a dollar for each time I saw this in print over the past week: " ...trying to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978." Journalists have been writing that line for the past quarter-century or so.

By Ed Mcnamara, Newsday, Melville, N.Y. May 18--BALTIMORE -- Kent Desormeaux kept looking back, and no one was coming. Not even close, and once again it was Big Brown first and the rest nowhere. The Pimlico crowd of 112,222 roared, saluting greatness rarely seen.

By Beth Harris, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BALTIMORE - Big Brown charged to the lead turning for home and then cruised down the stretch to win the Preakness on Saturday, still perfect and squarely pointed toward thoroughbred racing's first Triple Crown in 30 years.

The 2-1 favorite doesn't disappoint at the Kentucky Derby, maintaining its unbeaten streak. LOUISVILLE, Ky.

By Dick Jerardi, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 29--Barbaro never finished behind a horse in any race he actually made the finish line. Sadly, it will be the race the colt never finished that will be the final public memory.