FAWKNER, the only runner for mega-owner Lloyd Williams in the Caulfield Cup, has been the best backed runner to win the 2400m Group 1 race, says TAB's Matt Jenkins. At the start of the week one punter had $10,000 @ $13 on the Turnbull Stakes placegetter.
The six-year-old drew barrier 12 and has continued to attracted plenty of interest firming from $12 to $10 since Wednesday. Silent Achiever ($8) is popular today, while Julienas, for Gai Waterhouse, attracted one bet of $5,000 @ $26 this morning.
There was also $3,000 @ $31 placed on Mr Moet yesterday. Hawkspur ($4.60) remains solid at the head of betting.
Firmers since the barrier draw:
· Jet Away $11 to $9.50 · Fawkner $12 to $10· Mr Moet $31 to $21 · Julienas $26 to $21 · Waldpark $41 to $26 · My Quest for Peace $51 to $31