Slade Power Australia run in jeopardy

From the racecourse website, not a whole lot in it bias wise I would say.

1000m, 1100m or 1200m starts use the ‘straight six’ (named for its six furlongs) with barriers placed at the end of the chute which leads into the home straight, giving one long straight run to the winning post. After years of confusion with runners heading to one side or the other, or both, the barriers were positioned in the centre of the track to make it fairer for all runners. Fields can be large with a maximum number of 22 runners. There is a theory that the prevailing wind can present a bias to the inside or outside rail, but it really is just a theory. Penetrometer readings can be a guide to determining which side of the track has the better going, although after many days of consecutive racing, such as during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the outside rail has seen less traffic and can be quicker. The outside rail can also be better in rain affected going or when the inside rail is positioned out 5 metres or more. These days, runners often head down the centre of the track until the concluding stages and there is usually little between the inside and outside runners.


No chance Eddie would risk him if stewards don't do a huge u-turn, Guess its just the case the Aussies don't want another prize exported - disappointing considering this seems to have been flagged as necessary before travelling, and no mention of any problem then