SR8,
Was this a "boat race" or what......?
In the final 250m several hoops adopted a riding style more suited to track gallops or trials...certainly not giving the impression they were keen to win!
One hoop hooked his mount out wide at the back of the field and it was gaining ground on the leaders but then he ran into the backside of a runner in front!
I ask you...is this the effort we would expect from a supposedly top rider....I think not....!
NB. it was the final leg of the quaddie so I have probably answered my own question.
I don't bet on the quaddie much as I feel there are too many temptations for rather dubious practices to occur.

Cheers.