He finished last of 16 horses after he had the lead 3 furlongs from the finish line. Lava Man's career record outside California was 5 losses in all 5 races and finishing off the board in each.
He placed last among 16 horses despite having led for 3 furlongs from the finish line. Lava Man's record outside California was 5 defeats in 5 races, never finishing on the leaderboard.