Originally Posted by crash

"When I placed a trifecta I took Talons Shown to win and did not include Charmed Lady for 1st or 2nd. (unconsciously influenced by the spruikers on track and the air waves and the tote board.)"

Problem solving starts small.
NEVER LISTEN TO SPRUIKERS ANYWHERE [unless they are 5'6 and 38-32-38 and me- o- my, they have a something called a 'special' on offer, just for you].

Cheers mate.