Big Brown - Wish You Were Here

I leave for Woodbine in thirty minutes time full of anticipation for a day full of brilliant stretch runs and photo finishes. I've purchased the DRF at least three times this week analyzing articles, workouts and past performances - yet still, there's something missing.

Last night I arrived home from the Turf Lounge to find that the mailman had delivered a package to me direct from Kentucky. I opened it up to find two hats I had ordered from Horse Hats. One is a brilliant Sunday Silence hat and the other featured the name BIG BROWN blazed across the peak.



I've analyzed the Classic front and back and this race is screaming for a Derby winner to take on Curlin. I cannot see the European entrants making a dent and instead find myself chasing unsexy longshots like Smooth Air. Granted, if I look past the post position I can see how Go Between might steal this race but it's not the Curlin v Big Brown battle I wanted.

So, Big Brown, I'm wearing your hat to the track today. Maybe it's not your day to win the Classic, but I can use all the help I can get.

Enjoy the big day everyone, I'm off to the track!