Apparently the weathermen in the United Kingdom are much more reliable than in the States, because when they said the rain would stop at 3 p.m., and it was still downpouring at 2:50, we were skeptical. But, shine the sun did, and just in time for the largest number of horses to jog that I've personally witnessed.

A few drops here and there did not dampen the spirit of the crowd, though collective breathes were held while several horses were asked to be represented.