Big Drama jogged a mile and galloped a mile under exercise rider Celia Fawkes, wife of trainer David Fawkes. Owner-breeder Harold Queen said, "He has always been laid back. A lot of horses have talent, but the unfortunate thing is they don't take care of themselves in the stall. They self-destruct. From Day One, from when he was weaned, he was always laid back, took care of himself."