Rising staying star Avilius is now the second most popular runner with Sportsbet punters for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.
On the back of some solid backing, including a $10,000 wager, Avilius ($13) has surpassed second favourite Magic Circle ($10) as the second most popular runner behind $4.50 favourite Yucatan.
Thinkin’ Big is the stand-out for punters in Saturday’s Victoria Derby.
Thinkin’ Big heads betting on $2.90 and holds six-times more money than Extra Brut ($9.00).
Second favourite Aramayo ($6.50) is unwanted.
“Yucatan is clearly the top pick for the Cup, but there’s been a consistent wave of support for Avilius. He’s prepared by James Cummings, whose late grandfather Bart Cummings won the Cup 12 times, so there is an element of sentiment there,’’ said sportsbet.com.au’s Will Byrne.
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Markets courtesy of sportsbet.com.au
$4.50 Yucatan
$10 Magic Circle
$10 Cross Counter
$13 Avilius
$13 Muntahaa
$15 Best Solution
$17 The Cliffsofmoher
$19 Youngstar
$19 Marmelo
$19 Rostropovich
Others Quoted
Victoria Derby
$2.90 Thinkin’ Big
$6.50 Aramayo
$9.00 Extra Brut
$9.50 Stars Of Carrum
$9.50 Savoie
$14 Chapada
$15 Mickey Blue Eyes
$16 Farooq
$19 Savvy Oak
Others Quoted
