Karloo Mick - Scratched

Announcement made this morning that they'll be reducing the number of guaranteed from that heat from 4 to 3 and increasing the number of Wildcards from 1 to 2. I assume they discussed the possibility of increasing WA or perhaps VIC (if Smoken Up isn't SCR) ?

My point is, why would they make the announcement (decision) in the knowledge that Smoken Up was in serious doubt and undergoing a vet exam early this AM ?

WA not picking up a third guaranteed in the wash up, and I love a good conspiracy theory, is for the benefit of the major sponsor.

35 into 3.5 x 2 and longer in for one more in the final week of "Make the Final" betting = I smell a rat. I'll be out there tonight and I'll be asking the question, if they're not hiding : )