Curlin Won't Defend the Breeders' Cup Classic Title

[Canuck Kid]

The reigning champion is back at full power, but he returns with a big surprise. Barely 48 hours after Curlin scored a relatively easy victory in the $1 million Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs on Saturday, trainer Steve Asmussen revealed plans that have been lurking in the background ever since the classy colt won the 2007 Breeders' Cup Classic last fall.

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Sad news...was really looking forward to a Big Brown vs. Curlin battle...sadly looks like it won't happen.