Brown Backs Big Brown for Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Blue MauMau) — United Parcel Service, the giant package delivering company and holding company of The UPS Store franchise chain, announced on Wednesday that it is sponsoring Big Brown for the 134th Kentucky Derby.

Big Brown enters undefeated and a favorite for Saturday's race at Churchill Downs. The horse was named Big Brown by owner Paul Pompa, Jr. after his firm, Truck-Rite Corp, won a major contract with UPS Freight in 2007.

"This horse is a major talent and possibly the best horse I've ever ridden," said jockey Kent Desormeaux, a two-time Kentucky Derby winner himself. "Riding with UPS is a perfect fit and we're definitely looking to let everyone 'See What Big Brown Can Do For You' on the racetrack," he said in reference to UPS' trademark, "What Can Brown Do For You?"

UPS has more than 425,000 employees and some 4,450 franchise units of The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. It should also be pointed out that the Kentucky Derby is sponsored by Kentucky franchise giant, Yum Brands, franchisor of KFC, A&W, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Long John Silver's networks.

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