Change of Plans for Lava Man

[Gander]

Hey Repent. Your beloved English Channel had a very cozy trip behind Cacique in the Manhattan on Belmont Stakes Day but could do no better than a close 4th, getting passed by 2 horses in the stretch that came from a zip code away. Because English Channel didnt go by Cacique, he must suck right? He also could do no better than 4th in the Arl Million losing ground in the stretch. He must really suck. Please explain how you put this horse on such a higher ground than the Tin Man.