I remember an Avondale meeting where Oatham was in charge,before he became Chief stipe.
It was a field day for team riding and rorts in plain sight.
R1 ..a red hot fav,that had placings at all its starts,a favourable barrier ,top jock,good draw,usually on pace...dropped out in a sprint,7 or 8 horse field,stablemate drawn wide ,shot to the lead while the 'unlucky' fav stormed home too late.
The winner became eligible to race in Honkers.