The Ohio Derby is a grade 2 I suppose and the Queen's Plate is a restricted Gr.1 for Canadian breds. The Plate Trail I'm assuming is not as big purse wise, if Pletcher thought this horse was good enough to go in the Preakness I would think he would like to strike while the horse is feeling good about himself. Poly is a question that hasn't been answered yet and that is a fair concern.
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