Well, don't all grumble if Sam pips your girl to the finishing line. Then all of you will be moaning and posting about 'he hasn't done anything all weeks' and 'he don't deserve to win', etc etc.
So now is a good chance to get rid of a close competitor while the chance is there. Then your girl will have a easy run in to the finishing line. Or would you rather see her run side by side with Sam to the finishing line and stressing yourself out.