It will be interesting by final acceptances because connections of several nominated pacers are concerned by having to travel to Bathurst and Newcastle for heats. It's not the four starts in a fortnight but the hours on the road for the horses is an unnecessary burden. Should Covid still be an issue interstate and NZ horses, presuming they can trave, will likely have to quarantine at Menangle. I wouldn't fancy a drive from Menangle to Newcastle and back.