What are the two best long shots behind big brown?

Question

Horse Racing

Answer 1

Denis of Cork and Tale of Ekati. In that order. Denis of Cork has every bit of a distance pedigree as Tale of Ekati and he is a strong closer when he hits his stride. The Kentucky Derby was amazing proof of that. Coming from last in the field of 20 about midway down the back stretch, Denis of Cork closed the gap to the 6th or 7th spot coming out of the final turn and then sprinted past Tale of Ekati in the final stretch to finish 3rd. That was a mighty rally, from last midway down the back stretch to 3rd at the wire. Here is a reply of the race:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiondpHX4...

Answer 2

I think that Macho Again has a chance to place and so might Dennis of Cork. Anything can happen!! Remember Volponi!!

Answer 3

Agree with Pony. She appears to know a thing or two about these animals.

None of them will beat Big Brown unless his foot is actually a problem - which I doubt.

Of course, she has to mention Volponi. Volponi and Big Brown have both left a black mark on my employer in different ways - and I'm sure pony can now guess my employer.

Answer 4

There are none.  Big Brown is clearly the winner and Casino Drive is gone so the only other possibility is gone