Originally Posted by Chrome Prince

It could possibly have been part of a trade for the losing party.
They never reveal that side of it.
I doubt anyone would risk $6,000 unless the horse lost it's rider or fell over.
I've seen a few trotters gallop at the start lose 20 metres and still win, horses miss the kick and still win.
It was a Heavy 8 track over 1400m, and we all know swoopers in the wet.
The horse had secretly trialled in blinkers and was wearing ear muffs, although it's public trials and past form was bad. Trainer got a warning from the stewards for poor performance and horse was reinstated 3 days before it raced