Victorian raider heads Newcastle Cup odds

Mankayan just holds the call with Ladbrokes.com.au for the Newcastle Cup (2300m) this afternoon in what looks a quality race en route to The Metropolitan.

The Maher/Eustace trained import was very good when winning at The Valley and looks well suited up to 2300m. He is just favourite, sitting at $3.20, 10 cents clear of last start Rosehill winner Born A King.

Wyong Cup winner Durston is rock solid at $4.20 and that trio dominate the rest, but in saying that, Yiyi has had specking, into $6.50 from $9.00.