Hands up who had Smoken Up trailing the 40/1 leader on Friday night?? In 145 starts I think I might recall Lance sticking to the pegs once, maybe twice on the champ.
As a regular punter (not on this race however) on the trots I find it unbelievably insulting that Lance fails to notify the stewards (and punters) of even the possibility he may be opting for cover. Does he feel he is above and beyond?? IMO Just as insulting is stewards offering up a QDT!