I DID fall in love with Big Brown in the post-parade; I did bet on him at the last minute — and WOW — what a awin!
I still have War Pass, Pyro, and Georgie Boy up there as horses to watch for the Derby, but Big Brown’s now in there, too!
Yee-hah!
Kent — great job on that horse!!!
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