Melbourne Cup Betting

Melbourne Cup Betting Update

The Melbourne Cup of 2010 is one of the most anticipated in the great race’s history, with the largest foreign contingent on record up against Australia’s best, including the horse that many are touting as our best ever, “So You Think”.

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The dual Cox Plate winning stallion has shortened even further after drawing perfectly in barrier 3 and is currently quoted at the incredibly short odds of 3.40. Not even the great Makybe Diva started that short in any of her three dominant Melbourne Cup wins.

So You Think’s ultra impressive display in Saturday’s Mackinnon Stakes on the Slow 7 surface has put to rest any doubt of his ability to handle a rain affected track. The only question that remains is whether he can handle the step up to the 3200m of the Melbourne Cup, 1160 metres further than he has raced to date.

There is an enormous gap in the betting market to the next horse, with Saturday’s Lexus Stakes winner, Maluckyday at 9.00, closely followed by reigning Melbourne Cup champion, Shocking (10.00).

Maluckyday’s ultra impressive performance on the weekend took place in the 2nd race on the card, which was before the soaking rain arrived at Flemington, so his wet track ability is still doubtful. Shocking has been comprehensively thrashed by So You Think in each of their battles this preparation, but he is a proven 3200m performer and there is no greater guide to a horse’s staying ability than having a Melbourne Cup trophy to his name.

The foreign raiders are headed by Geelong Cup winner Americain (12.00), but his win was far from dominant and the form out of that race has not held up with runner up, Moudre, being comprehensively beaten by Maluckyday in the Lexus Stakes on Derby Day.

All experts agree, if So You Think can run out a strong 3200m, he will win the 2010 Melbourne Cup and the only question will be by how far? It’s a big query, but even at a 50/50 chance, his odds of 3.40 are still profitable.

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The Melbourne Cup is a prestigious sports event in Australia and is considered to be one of the most popular thoroughbred horse racing events in the world. Sports bettors from all over the world interested in horse racing bets seek to win money on the Melbourne Cup. This is because this is one horse race that provides worldwide media coverage and large prizes, attracting much attention.

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Those sports bettors looking for Melbourne Cup betting odds will find plenty of online sports books to help them wager. In order to make the best wagers from the Melbourne Cup odds provided by online sportsbooks like Centerbet.com.au, Sportingbet.com.au and the reputed IASbet.com.au, sports bettors will need to study the horses running in the race, their racing history, the competency of animals in terms of the track and the length of the track.

The Melbourne Cup has a long race course and extends for 3200 meters allowing thoroughbred horses that are three years and older to compete for the grand prize. The Melbourne Cup betting odds for this race are particularly sought out by bettors, as the race itself is regarded as one of the most challenging horse races in the world. This is because the Melbourne Cup has one of the richest tracks and has a 2 mile handicap that is world renowned.

The Melbourne Cup takes place in November is held at the Flemington Racecourse every year. The entire race is organized by the Victoria Racing Club. Bettors will be able to place several kinds of bets on the horses running in the Melbourne Cup Race.

After another week of betting and another weekend of top class racing, the Melbourne Cup Odds see Septimus now leading the betting at 4.50 and under even money for the place. These are very short odds for a Melbourne Cup favourite. We also see Efficient come in to 8.50 and after a good run yesterday, Zipping has firmed to 19.00.

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