Dr Drill heavily backed in the Christmas Cup at Randwick

Dr Drill is favourite with Ladbrokes.com.au for the Christmas Cup (2400m) this afternoon at Randwick in what looks a competitive race.

The Maher/Eustace trained gelding is a query at 2400m but has upside compared to most and has gate one to do no work. Opened $6.50 and has been well backed, into $4.60.

Rondino is hot on his heels at $5, a point clear of Sandown Cup winner Gin Martini, a half point clear of Regal Lion, who will love getting to a firmer deck.