I also tried it another time (before the picture) but it was too far away, downhill, and I didn't get a gap. I realized right away I screwed up, but I used it as an opportunity to lead out my teammates (who got second and third).
Danke! (although I still kick myself for letting that one guy past me on the right when he asked for room...arghh)
I came in last of the group, but fortunately we had dropped 80% of the field

Yeah...but at least you didn't get dropped at any point during that race and have to catch back on