Does my perception that TG generally has a positive bias for NY stakes races and the preps for triple crown races in particular and Bullet Bob sending another 3 y/o to crush the Wood competition warrant discussion?

Historically trainer Baffert has waited until Saratoga to send his top 3 y/o's to New York. However, Historically BBB has been dominant at Oaklawn Park and SoCal. Not this year.

Can I deduce that Rodriquez late start as a 2 y/o and quantity of races over a short time ending with what surely is a new top should steer me off of a mere grade II winner? Did he look good because he beat so-so colts in the Wood.

Would it be foolish to Consider that race as a stepping stone to another Derby winner and Triple Crown contender?