Emerald Downs - Race 6

Emerald Downs - Race 6 Emerald Downs - Race 6 #9 Big Bad Brown* (5/1 ml) First-time starter for the outstanding debut trainer Jim Penney had worked heads-up three straight times with The Gang and I, who came out of those drills to score first time out. Big Bad Brown later worked heads-up with Burgundy Hill, who ran a big race in his debut, finishing second by a neck. Frankly, i'm surprised that Big Bad Brown has taken this long to be entered in a race, but he hasn't missed any works, and considering he's been entered directly in a stakes for his debut, there's little doubt he's in fine shape. Seems likely that Penney was just saving him for this more lucrative spot. Rider Gutierrez gets the call here, and according to the Racing Form, he's ridden 4 first-time starters for Penney at the meet, resulting in 3 wins and a second. Yeah, i think this one's live.

Nice to see DC back!!!

Went off @ 4/1 and finished 6th, but it wasn't a bad effort at all. He hopped badly at the gate and then veered sharply to the outside, costing himself several lengths and ruining any chance he had at winning the race. After that, started moving noticeably well up the backside, making up several lengths before they entered the turn. That was it though, as he came wide into the stretch and was still probably 7 lengths off the lead with most of the field in front of him. Gutierrez took him back inside to save some ground, and he made a steady rally up the inside to miss 4th by about a neck. Not sure if he was going to win anyway, but the break definitely did him in. Check out the race on CalRacing. I wouldn't hesitate to back this horse again if he gets dropped into a maiden race at any kind of reasonable price.

welcome back DC glad your back, you will realy enjoy this group, look forward to a few bones you throw are way