Shane Dye was widely criticised for his ride .
Shane Dye defended himself , insisting that the extra ground Shane Dye covered on the horse was more than made up for by the firmer ground Shane Dye raced on as a result .
Shane Dye was widely criticised for his ride , but he defended himself , insisting that the extra ground he covered on the horse was more than made up for by the firmer ground he raced on as a result .