Off the back of a Group l placing, Battenburg is favourite with Sportsbet.com.au to take out a key lead up to the Victoria Derby this Saturday at Moonee Valley, the Drummond Golf Vase (2040m).
The John Thompson trained three year old got close to breaking his maiden tag in the Spring Champion but had to settle for a narrow second to Shadow Hero. J Mac takes the ride from the good gate and is likeable, hence why he heads betting at $3.10, in from $3.20.
Edward Manifold winner Moonlight Maid is on the second line of betting at $3.70 and rock solid, with Soul Patch, who was very good in the Caulfield Guineas, a $5ย third elect in betting.