The Triple Crown racing season started with a buzz about the chestnut colt that seemed underrated but was overwhelming when he ran. Three wins by a total of 28 1/2 lengths as a 3-year-old drew attention to Curlin. So did passing up running as a 2-year-old. (Full article: 742 words)

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