Moee, Here is some data for tonight's race
1st split
1 5.197
2 5.132
3 5.177
4 5.138
5 5.200
6 5.144
7 5.170
8 5.219
Looks like the #1 may get cut out at the start, makes it's task pretty difficult.
2,3,4 look like they will contest for the inside speed, the 6 looks like it might get a clear start early with slow beginners around it.
So that makes the chances of the 5,7 and 8 look pretty much forlorn.
Didn't rule the #1 out as it may take advantage of anything that happens with the 2,3,4.
2nd split times based on thereabouts at first turn
1 25.406
2 25.246
3 25.415
4 25.418
5 25.385
6 25.126
7 25.612
8 25.469
Just a quick look thru the leaders when they have been 1-2 at the first turn and what they have run home,
2=25.189, 3=25.259,4=25.599, 6=25.298
Remember the 6 wins from the back, so its times when its 3 or further back are quicker.