The Townsville Cup looks the main form reference for the Cairns Cup (2100m) this Saturday and that is reflected in the Sportsbet.com.au market for the $150,000 feature contest.
11 of the 14 runners accepted had their last start in the Townsville Cup, which was won by The Harrovian, just, over Unbiased. It’s the latter that is favourite, sitting at $3.10, out from $3.
The Harrovian is the $3.60 third favourite and has been backed, in from $3.70. Hardern is at $3.50, out from $3.40, one of six runners in the Hedley family colours.