The races were scheduled for Queanbeyan, but because of heavy rain during the week the track was too wet. So they switched the races to the synthetic track at Canberra. From the photo below you can see the synthetic track inside the grass track.
Diamond Jay ran first in race two. This was her first run after a spell, so we weren't expecting much other than to be competitive. She did keep up with the leaders, but got trapped against the rails and couldn't get a clear run in the final straight. In the photo below she is at the back of the pack (in pink and blue check colours) and a bit obscured. It looks worse because the horse in front slowed right down at the end and she had no option but to slow down as well. The jockey said she had lots more energy in her, but nowhere to go. Maybe next time.
Hot Eyed Glare ran in the last race and was a disappointment. But consistent with previous form. We had a jockey who's ridden for us for many years and he said that he just didn't want to run and probably never would. So we'll have to get rid of him and find a replacement. Coming down the final straight he just slowed down and everyone passed him. We've tried various distances and track conditions, but nothing has made a difference. In the photo below he is in the pink and blue checked colours second from last.
On the betting front, I came out $1 ahead on the day. Big punter that I am.
