diff --git a/test_runner/random_ops/test_random_ops.py b/test_runner/random_ops/test_random_ops.py
index 35a657ec56..e2a9ace881 100644
--- a/test_runner/random_ops/test_random_ops.py
+++ b/test_runner/random_ops/test_random_ops.py
@@ -481,8 +481,8 @@ class NeonProject:
                         snapshot_name,
                     ),
                 )
+                self.wait()
                 cur.execute("UPDATE sanity_check SET value = 'tainted' || value")
-        self.wait()
         return snapshot
 
     def delete_snapshot(self, snapshot_id: str) -> None: