Some Questions about Big Brown

[ghartman02]

Do you think his odds will be even higher than 1-5 at Belmont?
He'll be 1-9 probably. The $2 win bet and if he wins keep as a souvineer will give you a higher ROI

If Big Brown wins the Triple Crown, is he a lock for Horse Of The Year even if he is not entered or loses Breeders Cup?
In 1978 I frankly thought Seattle Slew deserved HOY as he beat Affirmed in The Marlboro, however Slew finished 2nd in the JCGC but the best 2nd I have ever witnessed. IF Big Brown wins the TC he's HOY

How do you think Big Brown matches up against Curlin today?
It's a challenge for any 3 YO to beat an older horse. I think he matches up well though at this juncture but it's early in the year. Not putting the cart before the horse, I just hope we see these 2 race.

Can you name another horse or two that has had the type of explosiveness Big Brown has when called upon?
Currently Racing, perhaps Casino Drive. Big Brown's BIG question is seasoning. This is a lot for a horse to do.


It's not so much that Big Brown won impressively at The Kentucky Derby, but the fact that he did it from the 20th Post. I just think that is so incredible.[/i]
For whatever reason that seems to be dismissed because I agree winning from PP 20 is a tough chore, and the ease in which he won.

[RollerDoc]

Originally Posted by ghartman02

Do you think his odds will be even higher than 1-5 at Belmont?
He'll be 1-9 probably. The $2 win bet and if he wins keep as a souvineer will give you a higher ROI

If Big Brown wins the Triple Crown, is he a lock for Horse Of The Year even if he is not entered or loses Breeders Cup?
In 1978 I frankly thought Seattle Slew deserved HOY as he beat Affirmed in The Marlboro, however Slew finished 2nd in the JCGC but the best 2nd I have ever witnessed. IF Big Brown wins the TC he's HOY

How do you think Big Brown matches up against Curlin today?
It's a challenge for any 3 YO to beat an older horse. I think he matches up well though at this juncture but it's early in the year. Not putting the cart before the horse, I just hope we see these 2 race.

Can you name another horse or two that has had the type of explosiveness Big Brown has when called upon?
Currently Racing, perhaps Casino Drive. Big Brown's BIG question is seasoning. This is a lot for a horse to do.


It's not so much that Big Brown won impressively at The Kentucky Derby, but the fact that he did it from the 20th Post. I just think that is so incredible.[/i]
For whatever reason that seems to be dismissed because I agree winning from PP 20 is a tough chore, and the ease in which he won.

Thanks for the info. Does anyone know if any previous Triple Crown winners did not win HOY the year they won TC?

[ateamstupid]

Big Brown will be 1-5 at Belmont, I think Curlin would dust him, and there are plenty of horses that have had Big Brown's "turn of foot". That's all I feel strongly enough to chime in on.

[RollerDoc]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Big Brown will be 1-5 at Belmont, I think Curlin would dust him, and there are plenty of horses that have had Big Brown's "turn of foot". That's all I feel strongly enough to chime in on.

Just curious, do you ever make a 5-1 bet? I did in the Preakness but didn't win much. It still made watching the race more fun. Do you think BB could stand a chance at Curlin if both are injury free and ententered in Breeders Cup later this year?

I read the blogspot link you attached. Thank you! That guy makes a lot of sense to me.

[ghartman02]

Does anyone know if any previous Triple Crown winners did not win HOY the year they won TC?

If my memory serves me correct, which sometimes doesn't, I don't think Omaha was a Horse of the Year. Everyone else was.