For all the Big Brown Boneheads

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by horseofcourse

I don't think this is true. I think there was much more interest in Smarty Jones just 4 years ago. They had hour long programs on cable TV...a "biography" special program on him. He had all the angles...the crushing his skull in the gate at age 2...the murder of his ex-trainer...old man Chapman. Coming from Philly Park. I don't see anything near the interest in this horse. I see nothing more than any other time we have a horse going for the triple crown...and in this case, much, much less than the previous one.

I agree. Smarty was a way bigger deal than Big Brown, and so was Funny Cide for that matter.

[RollerDoc]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I agree. Smarty was a way bigger deal than Big Brown, and so was Funny Cide for that matter.

But with two more weeks to go before the race, don't you think there is plenty of Big Brownmania to ensue? I can't imagine ABC not going all out to promote this race like crazy. Plus who knows if UPS will add an extra dimension to this.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by RollerDoc

But with two more weeks to go before the race, don't you think there is plenty of Big Brownmania to ensue? I can't imagine ABC not going all out to promote this race like crazy. Plus who knows if UPS will add an extra dimension to this.

Probably, but I still doubt he'll captivate the public like Smarty and Funny Cide did.