The Triple Crown?

Tomorrow by this time we'll know if we have a Triple Crown winner. Can Big Brown do it? It's been 30 years since we've had one. Big Brown is the real deal and the best horse IMHO since AP Indy who could have won it in the early 90's if not for a bruised foot the day before the Derby.

Brownie is push button and versatile which is what can win this race tomorrow. The only thing I see that can hinder him is the unknown factor of the 12 furlong distance. If Desormeaux can keep him cool on a hot day and have enough in the tank when he asks him it's a done deal. I don't think it will be Secretariat-sque, but I think he can get the job done. The sport badly needs a hero right now. His people aren't as cool as Big Red's, but more like the less likable Seattle Slew's connections which wasn't Slew's fault. He was spectacular. They aren't squeaky clean and do not give you that warm fuzzy feeling that was found in Secretariat's story and to a lesser degree, Affirmed's, but beggars can't be choosers. The big bay horse has the charisma of Secretariat despite his connections. Does he have the bottom to get there? Oh how I hope so.