There was only one move you can really question the entire race, in my mind. When Eddington ranged up outside of Smarty past the 1/4 mile mark, Elliot had a choice to make, let him go and sit 4th, or move ahead of him and take the lead. He felt he was tons the best and decided he didn't want to risk sitting 4th, with the best horse. He moved to the lead, after that he was committed and had no choice but to put Eddington away, which he did. Then RHT immediately ranged up inside him, he had to put him away. Then he had nothing left for Birdstone. In hindsight, he should have let Eddington go and sat 4th, relaxing the horse for 1/4 or so. He could have taken over from the front three at any time. However, I honestly believe that 9 of 10 jockeys make the same move as Elliott did, when they think they have the best horse. The exception would be a guy like Pat Day, who always rides conservatively, which in this case would have worked, but he is often criticized for being too conservative.