It's a large field, but it's a momentous achievement, nonetheless. He's getting quite a bit of love in the comments section.
http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/543048#
It would be something if he were to win, but the poll on the site has Lamaze doing a # to the whole field.
A guy on a horse may not be better than a man talented with a ball at his feet in my opinion, but I'd prefer either to a curler or a Buttle.