In sprints on this Polytrack surface, stall 1 is the plum berth for a horse that is sharp from the gates, but those drawn wide over 5f and 6f are at a distinct disadvantage.
That's not to say that horses can't win from the 'car park'. Those who do overcome stalls 12 and 13 are invariably strong travellers who get some luck in-running.
The first bend is only a short distance from the 7f start, so those drawn low have the benefit of achieving an ideal early position. High draws over 7f are often as bad as those over sprint trips.
Betting in-running is generally more predictable at this track than at Kempton and Lingfield, as runners hitting the front inside the final furlong can be difficult to pass. Laying fancied runners from gates 12 and 13 over 5f is usually a profitable tactic here.
Note that the camera angle at this track can be the most deceptive of all four when it comes to judging the outcome of close finishes.