Will Big Brown Be A Big Champion?

Posted by BarbaraAnne Helberg May 2, 2008

Okay, here we go, analysis and prediction, Kentucky Derby, 2008.

Barclay Tagg colts do better than expected, or less than their talent indicates.

Monba, or Cowboy Cal will make overdue trainer Todd Pletcher a Derby star.

Gayego is to like, but the colt's post position stinks.

Big Brown. You gotta love this guy, a Curlin-like mix of heart and brawn and wide open throttle, but PP No.20 is problematic. So far in Derby history one horse who started from there won the Derby.

Cool Coal Man, if he talked to War Pass, and if he comes in with an all for one, one for all stable attitude, could win going away.

Anak Nakal. Say what? Leave it to CC Man.

Recapturetheglory. Nope. Not in this race.

Colonel John. Everything's in place. Too perfect.

Adriano has a smart jockey (Edgar Prado) and an unbeatable sire (A.P. Indy). This boy could surprise.

Pyro. He'll rebound to find true redemption, or bounce into space-like oblivion.

Denis of Cork of the smooth, versatile talent and the patient jockey (Calvin Borel) might put out all his potential in exchange for a wreath of roses.

Eight Belles. If a filly can...

Big Truck. Big motor stalls in traffic.

Visionaire. Can't see it happening.

Court Vision. Bad verdict.

Z Fortune. No fortune here.

Z Humor. Not funny.

Bob Black Jack. What's in a name?

Smooth Air. Could be a fierce wind.

So...if my trifecta of Monba, Colonel John, Denis of Cork fails to fire, here's my safety net three: Cool Coal Man, Tale of Ekati, Adriano. See you at the track!