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War Emblem benefitted from a lack of pace in his Ky Derby victory. Big Brown won't have that advantage. If Big Brown allows Desormeaux to rate him off the pace, he can reserve that last gear for the stretch. That is the unproven facet of this horse. Big Brown may not allow himself to relax off the lead and thereby use too much energy too early. There are a number of accomplished closers who can pick up the pieces late if the early fractions are taxing. I personally hope Big Brown is up to the task, because, if he is, we could finally see a Triple Crown winner this year.
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