7/4: Monmouth (P5); Belmont (P4); Queen's Plate; Firecracker

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

Interesting pick. Two sprints and a hanging 2nd (though a strong effort given the setup) in a 9F off-the-turfer. And, the HERDER gets the mount, with Husbands sticking with Hotep (the other Frostad runner). You do realize that the turf poly distinction at WO is almost as pronounced as the conventional turf dirt distinction, right? Good luck.

Thx Fat.. G/L too. What direction you headed in here? I just hate taking a short number given the field size. 'Dancer' is impossible to pass up at the price given the incredible pedigree and progressive line. He's as well meant a horse as Sam-Son has produced, with the dam and grand-dam having won this and so much more. Should save ground and relish the trip, and I'll take the view that Castellano is a plus. Looking forward to this edition of the Plate...