Punters seem convinced that Brigantin is the one to beat at tomorrow’s Geelong Cup, with significant support from punters over the last 24 hours seeing his odds firm significantly with online bookmaker.
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His priced as moved from $3.60 to $2.90 one day out from the race, and if punter support continues it could start even shorter. There has been more than five times the money bet on Brigantin than any other horse.
“Last week he was $6.50, but he has been the only one they want to be on over the last few days including a few $2,000 and $3,000 bets,” said sportsbet.com.au’s Shaun Anderson.
Gatewood has also been well supported, in from $4.00 to $3.20.
Market courtesy sportsbet.com.au
2012 Geelong Cup
(Prices in brackets from Monday 22nd October)
$2.90 Brigantin (in from $3.60)
$3.20 Gatewood (in from $4.00)
$6.00 Exceptionally (out from $5.00)
$7.50 Tac De Boistron (out from $5.50)
$8.00 Maluckyday (out from $7.50)
$15 Chateau Margaux (out from $10)
$151 Back In Black (out from $67)
Geelong Cup/Melbourne Cup Double
(Prices in brackets from Monday 22nd October)
$12 Brigantin (in from $17)
$18 Gatewood (in from $19)
$34 Tac De Boistron (steady)
$41 Exceptionally (steady)
$67 Maluckyday (steady)