It seems like passing lanes are the thing all the other horses are in while my bets are in the parking lane.
I like them; especially the set ups where they don't open to a point about a quarter way down the straight; which means they still have to sprint fast just not capitalise on any easy run.
Of course there is an advantage for a sprint lane. If you get the lead you have the option of handing up or if you get crossed at the start all is not lost as you still get a run and don't have to cover the extra ground of those horses in the running line.
A passing lane at the 200m wide enough for 2 horses would be awesome I think. We'd see races with 10 horses neck and neck at the 100m; would be awesome! The luck of the draw doesn't seem to apply at Menangle (cue some stats to prove me wrong) and I think all tracks need a luck of the draw factor due to PBD races. A sprint lane would help Menangle get a luck of the draw factor.