Big Brown's Still Unbeaten

Today, Lady Colonel and I spent the day at Churchill Downs, site of Big Brown's last win.  We awaited the simulcast of the Preakness at Pimlico, on Churchill's "really big" screens.

Wow, what a finish!  His win, 5 1/4 lengths over Macho Again, was a great show.

Will he make it three?  To paraphrase Raff at The Fan Blog, this race didn't have the same horses seen at the Derby.  Only one, Gayego, returned to match the race.  Others will show up at the Belmont Stakes that were at the Derby.  They will have 5 weeks of rest, versus Big Brown's 3.  We shall see what difference this makes.

Personally, I think he stands a great shot at being the next Triple Crown winner.  Thirty years since the last one says that'll be tough.  Do-able, but tough.

-Colonel Steve