I saw a photo just at the wire or just after and her ears were up. They played a dangerous game with her letting her ease up after the finish in all her races. You are right that Smith checking at that point probably cost her the race, because she did lose momentum. Having to wait for LAL to clear her didn\'t help either. She sure did close once clear. Great stretch runner and great will to win. At least she proved she belongs with the dirt elite.
