Champions Day at Randwick

More Joyous - champion

What another sensational day's racing at Randwick today in the last day of the Sydney Autumn Carnival. Unfortunately my run of good day's came to an end, finishing behind about $20 on the day. If only Neeson had got that extra head up in the last I'd have gotten the quaddie again. Such is life.

Fat Al was terrific once again, certainly one to watch in Brisbane this winter. Pierro was magnificent again, though a fast finishing Dear Demi is another to keep following in the future. Atlantic Jewel backed up it's $1.15 odds with another scintillating win, though Rain Affair gave her a good shake up.
Niwot won the Sydney Cup in great fashion, and was again the tip on course. This was followed by the brilliant Queen Elizabeth Stakes, where the champion More Joyous brought more joy for her followers by winning easily against a class field including Manighar and Americain. Super stuff, and just great to watch. Now Neeson, where's that extra head? The damn quaddie paid $142.90, and I had 27% on it. Oh well, only $40 missed out on there.

Black Caviar - Champion

This was all topped off by Black Caviar racing at Morphettville, and again powering away to win. Marvellous to watch. I had all the kids watching More Joyous and Black Caviar. One day they'll be able to tell their kids they saw them run.

What a great way to spend the day. pity I didn't win enough to cover what Helen has probably spent at Ikea today with Chris and Anne, but the day was still a joy.