A Fast Dynasty, ridden by Claudio Ponce Aguilar, center, placed first in his heat during the third race at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds on the first day of the pari-mutuel horse races. El Senador Tequila, ridden by Luis Angel Flores-Garcia took second, right, and Cm Whatajet, ridden by Edgar V. Mata, behind No. 9, placed third. Races five through 11 were canceled due to rain. — Standard-Radio Post files photo