Vinnie Roe looks almost certain to tackle Tuesday's Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington.
Trainer Dermot Weld has been worried that the ground might be too quick for the six-year-old and wants to be satisfied it is "safe" after his staying star finished jarred up when fourth two years ago.
But with showers expected later today and tomorrow in the Melbourne area, Vinnie Roe is expected to take his chance.
"I'm not looking for anything like a slow track for Vinnie Roe. As I've said many times, all I want is a safe track," said Weld. "It was too firm when he ran fourth behind Media Puzzle two years ago and they both jarred up badly."
Flemington's racecourse manager Terry Watson has been carefully monitoring the ground situation and he is planning to put three millimetres of water on the track overnight in order to keep the going on the good side.
Weld still plans to walk the track on the morning of the race and he could take out his four-time Irish St Leger winner if the surface is too firm.
Should Vinnie Roe run, Weld will be double-handed as his 2002 race winner Media Puzzle also takes his chance.