Spreyton trainer Adam Trinder is resigned to the fact that he will probably have to find a new rider for the $1 million Empire Rose at Flemington on October 31.

Launceston-born and raised Currie, who partnered Mystic Journey for the first time when they won last week's $200,000 Stocks Stakes at Moonee Valley, is likely to have another commitment.

"We'll have to wait and see the lay of the land before finalising a rider," Trinder said.

"Pretty Brazen may also go in that direction and Luke would probably be obligated to ride her.

"We'll have to wait and see what happens in the next couple of weeks."

Pretty Brazen is trained by Tony McEvoy who has been an integral part of Currie's success in recent seasons.

Currie has ridden the mare to her past three wins which have included the group 2 Lets Elope at Flemington on September 12.

He was also on the four-year-old when she finished a close third to Behemoth and Dollar For Dollar in the group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield a week later and will ride her again in Saturday's group 2 Rose Of Kingston at Flemington.

Pretty Brazen is a $15 chance with tab.com.au for the Empire Rose while Mystic Journey has firmed to $8 favourite.

With Sydney jockeys now cleared to ride in Melbourne, Trinder said Kerrin McEvoy was probably the front-runner to ride Mystic Journey if Currie is unavailable.

The trainer said Mystic Journey had pulled up well after her Moonee Valley win and the five-week gap to the Empire Rose would be ideal.

"She was 491kg before the race and 489kg on Monday morning," Trinder said.

"She can now fill up back at home and go again."

The Launceston Pacing Club has emerged from a tough year with a small operating profit and optimism for the next 12 months.

Treasurer David Arnott told this week's annual meeting that he was 'somewhat relieved' to announce a profit of $10,045.

"This has been a difficult year with the club not being allowed to race for three months due to COVID-19," Arnott said.

""And, with shares falling well below our standard, our investment took a huge dive.

"But, as shares and stock markets are starting to change for the better, our investment has improved and we hope for a better result in the next financial year."

Arnott said the club had again been able to put its own money back into the industry, topping up stakes for the Tassie Golden Apple.

"The Tassie Golden Apple was introduced in December 2018 and the club is very excited to have this race on our feature calendar," he said.

Chairman Chester Bullock told the meeting he was confident harness racing "is now heading forward and, with the added injection of funds from the Point Of Cosumption tax, our future looks brighter."

However he said a slow decline in club membership over recent years was disappointing.

"I would be bold enough to suggest to Tasracing (that) to race at any venue you should be a member of one of our clubs. We need to support each other," he said.

In theory, The Inevitable has one formidable obstacle to overcome when he continues his spring campaign in the group 2 $300,000 Gilgai Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday.

For the second start in a row, the Scott Brunton-trained gelding has barrier 1 which is far from ideal over the 'straight six' course.

In fact, statistics show it's close to the worst possible draw.

Last season, of the 31 races over the Flemington 1200m, only one winner came from barrier 1.

Over the past 12 years, there have been only 19 winners in 318 races (6 per cent) and that's the lowest percentage of almost every barrier. Only 11, 14 and 16 have been worse, and not by much.

The Inevitable was beaten less than half a length when a first-up fourth to Zoutori in the Bobby Lewis at the same track a fortnight ago.

It could be argued that the inside draw cost him the race.

Despite being disadvantaged again on Saturday, he is high up in early betting at $6 with tab.com.au.

Brunton also has old warhorse Hellova Street engaged in the $175,000 Paris Lane Stakes (1400m) with Jason Maskiell booked to ride.