Many punters were caught second-guessing why stable rider Darren Beadman was aboard Leading City in the featured Chevalier Cup (1,400m) in preference to Captain Sweet but came out winners if they went with him.
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michael Rodd started a diet in Rockhampton as NSW Premier Kristina Keneally encouraged Sydney to party for the next six weeks.
TOMORROW's Lightning Stakes meeting at Flemington will be delayed until Sunday unless the weather bureau can today confirm some relief from the brutal 40C-plus temperatures.