No cashing here. I thought the winner was not unlikely, but not for me at 8/5. I made fair value on him at around 4-1. Based on the preliminary Beyer (94) and his ground loss, I'd guess he went forward at least a couple of points on TG.

Plus Que Parfait probably ran his race despite a tough trip. I have his TG as 3d best in the field. Maybe a pair of his top.

I did make an ill-fated bet on Malpais, even though 18-1 wasn't really the bargain I was hoping for. I think it's one of my weaknesses as a horseplayer that once I get an idea about a longshot, I'm prone to making suicide prevention bets even when I sour on him.