It's early and there's a shot he could get back on IC, depending on who gets the ride. If not, it's not like he'll be left out of the Derby. Once the scrambling takes place late he wont be left without a ride.
The Big Cap is $1m and the undercard stakes are probably worth another million. Thats a lot of money to leave sitting there. Committing to Monba means that he's now open to pick up mounts in the remainder of the races on the card as well.
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RIP Monroe.
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