so many' very slowly away' or oh 'he missed the break'

Easy excuse if the stewards happen to enquire.

Was one in Ireland today little while ago, started off with daylight between it and field, it was one of the more fancied runners in market position too - starter just lets them go and it runs off a mile behind.

Arnacoeur

watch the start and race. Not a single sh't given by anyone of course....

https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/results/2025-06-16/kilbeggan/863206/belvedere-house-and-gardens-handicap-hurdle-0-100-div-2