seattle slew had a really good season at four, but lost HOY to affirmed. i can see if (IF!!) big brown wins the tc, he could get the nod.
but don't forget, affirmed continued to run after his belmont/tc triumph that year. i seriously doubt you see the same from big brown.
oh, and affirmed also gained a lot of respect as he had to battle the likes of alydar for the three wins. no alydars in this crop.
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