they were at long odds, because all the money was on her, that...

they were at long odds, because all the money was on her, that was the public picture

and the real story from behind the scenes is ?

if she broke down, would they have shot her, and carted her body over the rails, to go straight to the knackers? just like a great Melb Cup winner only a couple of years ago

this story makes for a terrific fairytale
if you like fairy tales