Well spotted Xanadu, but Hawkesbury are not the first or only club to do this. Have a look at the 2000m start at Randwick. The "rails" barrier is out in the middle of the track & has been for years. Won't even comment on the 1200m start at Flemington, inside, outside, middle! Having said that I believe it has little affect, but not everbody would agree, which is fair enough.