Could have, powerful horses running neck and neck, plus challenging conditions, are apt to do that!
I love a good horse race! The KY Derby this year was a good race; the winner lost to the 3rd horse IMO.
Not interested in how they settled the betting but probably much unpleasantness happened.
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