Punters plunge on wet tracker to win Melbourne Cup

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Magic Circle has been crunched into equal favouritism for the Melbourne Cup

The heavy rain in Melbourne has seen the odds from Magic Circle firm from $8.00 into equal favouritism at $7.00.

Punters with Sportsbet have loaded onto the English stayer with the change in track conditions, he’s attracted more money and individual bets than the other favourite Yucatan ($7.00).

Owner Marwan Koukash has vowed to strip down to his g-string should the gelding salute and the bookie rates the eccentric billionaire a $3.00 chance to follow through with it.

“Plenty of punters have been loading up on Magic Circle to win after the heavens opened, if he does salute we’re tipping it’ll be a chilly celebration for Koukash,” said sportsbet.com.au’s Ella Zampatti.

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Markets courtesy of sportsbet.com.au

Melbourne Cup odds

$7.00   Magic Circle                (in from $8.00)

$7.00   Yucatan                       (out from $6.00)

$9.00   Cross Counter

$12      Best Solution

$13      Muntahaa

$13      Marmelo

$13      Avilius

$16      Youngstar

$19      The Cliffsofmoher

$21      Rostropovich

$21       Finche

$21      A Prince Of Arran

$35       Ventura Storm

$35       Sound Check

$46       Runaway

$35       Who Shot Thebarman

$35       Red Cardinal

$67       Ace High

$71       Chestnut Coat

$91       Vengeur Masque

$91       Auvray

$91       Nakeeta

$91       Zacada

$101       Sir Charles Road

Melbourne Cup Novelties
$3.00   If Magic Circle wins, owner Marwan Koukash to strip to his g-string

$11      Marwan Koukash to streak after winning