https://www.skyracing.com.au/read/Harness/79053

"This year enthusiasts are hoping to see another miracle, with the dream being a serious assault on the world record 1:45.4.

At minimum, the 1:46.9 Australasian record – set in the 2018 Miracle Mile - is expected to tumble given the speed of the elite eight-horse field."

Who is expecting it to tumble? Sure its a possibility buts barely an expectation.