Please explain this!! Up front Rating

It is hard trying to find who will chase Up Front home. Perhaps the role could go to Geoff Woodruff’s Red Sox. The West Order filly has had two starts and ran on well last time.

However, a word of warning for the runner-up: Do not get too close to Up Front because, with her 98 rating, you could end up getting a massive penalty.

If a horse runs second to UP FRONT assuming it wins. Why would the second horse be penalized?

i can assure you up front's rating of 98 will not be used in handicapping the race...the race will be handicapped as if she hasnt run..using the placed horses as guides