Sunday, May 11, 2008

Big Brown: A hot property

My new agent, Scott Boras, and I are considering marketing outlets besides UPS. Chocolate is a natural, and we’re negotiating with a bunch of candy companies. One in Geneva offered me a Swiss bank account, which would help with my tax situation. Cocoa would be a perfect fit for me, too. So would a tie-in with an old Louisville favorite, the “Hot Brown,” an open-faced turkey sandwich with gravy. Another possibility is the Hollywood Brown Derby, the replica of the old Hollywood landmark restaurant at Disney MGM Studios in Florida.

My “friend” Curlin, aka Mr. Horse of the Year, is jealous of my Derby win, and he’s getting on my nerves. Last night on his way past my barn, he said, “Here’s something with plenty of commercial potential for Big Brown: Roto Rooter.”

Wise guy. Boras said that wasn’t such a bad idea, but I overruled him. I’ve got class, and it’s not about the money. Well, not completely.

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