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Originally Posted by bobphilo
The only reason the finish was so close is that Songbird actually had the advantage of the head bob. If you look at the photo Beholder's body, saddle and rider were actually more than a head in front.
Actually if Beholder had not gone so wide on both turns she would have won by 4 or 5 lengths. What a great mare to overcome this.
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Beholder wins by 4 or 5 lengths if she wasn't so wide? Maybe 4 or 5 feet, but certainly not lengths. What a great race though!!