Why?

Why do the works suck?

I would say the bottom line of this is, it was a totally foolish price at 1/2 on a firster in that race, even if it was Pletcher with some pedigree and good works, seeing as how there were some horses who had already been solidly competitive in the MSW ranks. 1 horse came out of a decent effort MSW at Delaware with a high 60s beyer first out, another came out of an ok Churchill MSW effort with a mid 60s beyer first out although he was off a layoff, and the winner came out of a good first out debut showing speed before tiring to 3rd with a 62 beyer, before faltering going long last time out against Sunland Derby winner Endorsement, so it's not like the horses who had started had no credentials or opportunity to improve.