If Blaike McDougall wasn't starting his suspension next week, he might've been annoyed at once again missing out on the elusive five-winners mark.
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He's ridden four a few times, including at Canberra's Thoroughbred Park on Wednesday, when he bookended the meet with salutes.
It started well - guiding the Keith Dryden-trained Manila Thriller to victory in the opening race - and just kept getting better.
Rocquette took out the class 1 plate (1600 metres), while Matthew Dale's Terra Reign won the benchmark 65 handicap (1200m).
The day was then complete when Temoin Chaud, trained by Canberra's Nick Olive, cruised to victory in the class 1 handicap (1400m), the last race of the day.
McDougall was suspended for his ride on Foxborough in the MTC Guineas at Wagga Wagga last week.
It means he'll miss six meetings.
"It was a good afternoon. I've managed to be able to do it a couple of times, but obviously trying to strive for five now," McDougall said.
"I was quite happy to get four winners because I'm suspended so I need to get as many as I can.
"Normally I'd probably be filthy I fell short of five, but I'll take the four."
It's also why he's not counting his NSW country jockey premiership before it's hatched.
McDougall's not only leading the Canberra premiership by 11 wins, but he's also leading Greg Ryan by 16 in the NSW country one as well.
But with some enforced time out of the saddle coming up, the Albury-based jockey is keeping one eye over his shoulder.
McDougall's found his "home" since doing his apprenticeship in Sydney.
He's moved down to Albury and is loving country life.
"I've found home. I moved down to the [Southern District Racing Association] probably two seasons ago and I feel quite confident and comfortable around the area," McDougall said.
"I feel like it's where I should be riding and I feel like I've found home."
The Len Hodgson-trained Dispossessed was put down after breaking down in the straight of the maiden handicap (1300m), which was won by Cordyceps Miracle.