Due to the largenumber of riders in the chasing group it was difficult for the faster cyclists to organize the group and work together, giving Osborn vital seconds in his break for victory.
Since the deal was announced, many other investors in the mortgage-backed securities it covers, like American International Group, have objected in court to the settlement, including a largenumber of investors who raced to the court house at the end of August to submit their disapproval before a deadline.