Makybe, I didn't use the word "torrential" for effect. I am a very sound sleeper and the rain was that heavy at 3.22am (precisely) that it woke me. Looking out of my front door, I could barely see the neighbours house opposite. My pool rose at least an inch overnight. To me, as I saw it, it was "torrential". I also live 20 mins from Eagle Farm. A friend of mine at Hamilton (1 minute from Eagle Farm) reported similar.

Mate, I just call it as I see it.

Raw, I researched Diplomatic Force's breeding. It should love the wet. On a dry track, I'd have Casino Prince at 6/4, now I'm not so sure but as we all know, a class horse and D. Oliver is often a lethal combo. Trifecta 1/5/15/17/20??? I'll just be an observer however.

Good luck

Privateer