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Racing outside the leader is lengths disadvantage in any staying race and especially in a fast run race. 1 horse in history has won   the Melbourne cup doing it. . He was massive. I dont blame Prebble for his ride as the barrier forced his hand, in hindsight the only mistake he made was not going to the front but that is hindsight.

Example of a horse being disadvantaged outside the leader, Shared Ambition led against Think it over in 2000m and got beaten a nose. Next start under exact same conditions sat outside the leader and got beaten 4.