Placegetter,

One of the constants in racing, I suppose, is that dedicated backmarkers are always going to be exposed to greater risks of interference in running than their counterparts who run on the pace.

There were no "shocks" in Shocks not gaining the ideal corridor. It's almost becoming her trait. Perhaps the likely risk of interference is often built into the odds, but she did start shorter than I expected.

I'll put it down as all being part of the education process - mine, not the mare's. End result: money slightly down, experience slightly up!

Do you think I can claim the losing bet as a tax deduction? "Self education expenses?"

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