If the Griffith by-election was decided at Flemington, Bill Glasson would be the outside barrier, with the odds against his nose being in front at the post.

Dr Glasson, who is contesting the seat for the Liberal National Party for the second time in five months, drew last position in the Griffith ballot paper draw held in Brisbane on Friday afternoon.

The Griffith ballot is drawn. Credit:Cameron Atfield

Despite losing the donkey vote (although the "reverse donkey" could come into play), Dr Glasson said the race for Canberra was still wide open.

"We've got a Melbourne Cup draw here with 11 good horses, or 11 good jockeys, that are riding on various different policy positions," he said.