Eagle Farm Wash Out

Saturday was race day at Eagle Farm racecourse.

This photo was taken just after the second race while the officials deliberated on whether the meeting should be cancelled or not due to heavy rain. In the end, the plug was pulled but it didn't dampen spirits. There was a great atmosphere around the stables and people who worked with the horses (and the horses) were more than happy to pose for a snap before they packed up for the day.

Pick Me!

This is the enclosure at Doomben racecourse - where they parade the horses around so you can check out how they are looking before the race. While I was standing there, I overheard that the jockeys aren't allowed catch your eye incase someone suspects them (or you) of foul play. The horses, I think, are allowed to catch your eye as much as they like. I gave this one a knowing wink and tapped my form guide to my nose in a suitably coded manner.

Racing At Doomben

Yesterday's 4.20pm race at Brisbane's Doomben racecourse.

Traffic Stopping Art (number 33)

Did you pick a winner? I think mine's still running.
Yesterday was Melbourne Cup day when people all over Australia go a bit hose-racing mad and drink their weight in champagne. In Melbourne it's even a public holiday. We don't have that luxury here in Brisbane but there's still some of that holiday atmosphere going on. Eagle Farm racecourse has a big meeting and thousands take the day off to attend. Those of us who have to work still manage to watch the race, with many workplaces dishing out food, drinks and the ubiquitous sweep-stake.
This is the traffic signal box outside Doomben racecourse in Ascot - painted by Justin Mcleod.

For other painted signal boxes, click on the TSBs label below.