A couple of critical assertions on this subject.

1. Most will not believe Epicharis is, in fact, not a Japanese word. Rather it c/b a reference to a woman of great character although dubious behavior and associations. [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicharis_(Pisonian_conspirator)]Background Link[/url]

2. Lani is not the only horse who has not won another race after running in the Kentucky Derby. Most as in.... a lot, of the Kentucky Derby participants never win another race. Whitmore not withstanding.

So skipping the KD was strategic, both a practical and superstitious move designed to give connections max probability of taking down the Belmont Bonus.

Just look what Epicharis did to Thunder Snow , ahem, who is still bouncing. Wondering if Gormley's a go for "The Test Of Champions" if so, c/b turns into a match race of sorts.

Early line of 15/1, I've bet worse at shorter. Gotta go watch "The voice from the stone" again.