Peter Moody's chances of claiming the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes with Moment Of Change have been dealt a blow by the barrier draw.
The four-year-old came up with the outside gate in the field of 15 for Sunday's 1400 metre Caulfield feature.
Stablemate Mr Make Believe fared better with barrier eight while Glass Harmonium, who tackles the race first-up for for Mike Moroney, snared the rails.
Consistent Sydney sprinter Pinwheel has barrier 10 for his attempt at an elusive Group One, one outside impressive Bobbie Lewis Quality winner We're Gonna Rock.
Exciting Queenslander Solzhenitzyn has drawn well in barrier two.
A field of nine has been declared for the Group Three Guineas Prelude (1400m), headed by Golden Rose winner Epaulette from barrier two and Rose third placegetter Ashokan who has gate eight.