Havlin.

Seen him ride better races than that

He didn't gain an inch on the winner in the last 50yds or so , did he

A far from an astute ride. He waited for a gap. And, when the gap came he'd given too much ground to the winner. Then in 2-minds whether to give the horse a hard race to try and win, or save it for another time. He chose the latter; 1/2-hearted effort seldom pays dividend professionally.

There in plenty of time. Horse not good enough. Best horse on day won.

I'm not sure. I think he'd win if meeting again, all things being equal.

Agree with Mac , never gained anything last 60yds and close enough if good enough.

Whatever the outcome if they meet again won't disprove anything , different day different scenario.