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Only in Victoria.... after a scorcher yesterday the heavens opened up around 5 am and it was rain, rain and more... after a meeting it was decided to hold the final day of cone driving, figuring the oval would be too slippery the course was set out over in the back paddocks allowing some grip within the softer the ground.  Photography was pushed, as it was on and off with the rain and previously having witnessed cone driving on a good surface many opted for safety and precision first, with speed last.

Cone driving takes place after the marathon. This is to test the fitness and the suppleness of the horses. The course was set in a restrictive area with up to 20 sets of cones. The horse & vehicle must pass between the 2 cones in the set without upsetting the ball that is balanced on top. There is 20cm allowance between in cones and the wheel width, so precision is required. Penalties are given for knockdowns, refusals & disobedience. The driver with the clear round in the fastest time is the winner.

............more photos in the Gallery Pages pages 4 & 5