Obviously the result is disappointing. What I found most disappointing though is that they've had all winter to fix some of the off track issues. There were problems with the lfloodlghts on home straight last season and there are still umpteen bulbs missing from the pilons. It is quite dark in the area Nicki crashed and several riders struggled to miss the soft patch. Also the sound from the tannoy was just awful, it kept breaking up, then ridiculously loud then gave up all together.
Along with the delays, it wasn't a good look for opening night in front of a very big crowd.