A Tale of Two Rebels.You recall the releasing of weights for the Melbourne Cup, some months back now.Rebel Raider was very popular, and in the first 24 hours some decent bets went on. Months before the race.He was installed as equal favourite or near enough in some instances.One day later he injured a leg and his entire campaign for the spring was aborted. So, with months to go, money had been literally thrown away.On Tuesday last, a nice little American-bred four year old called Border Rebel re
A Tale of Two Rebels.
You recall the releasing of weights for the Melbourne Cup, some months back now.
Rebel Raider was very popular, and in the first 24 hours some decent bets went on. Months before the race.
He was installed as equal favourite or near enough in some instances.
One day later he injured a leg and his entire campaign for the spring was aborted. So, with months to go, money had been literally thrown away.
On Tuesday last, a nice little American-bred four year old called Border Rebel returned to the races. He'd recorded seven wins and two places from ten starts prior to this new campaign. He was a certain starter.
He'd won a trial, and prior to the spell he'd won his final two races on two Sydney tracks. One of these had been strong and with weight to carry. The nominal favourite was also resuming, had also won first up and had also won a trial. But it was over 800 metres and anyone who'd seen her on the racetrack would have known she stops as if shot soon after that.
Yet she was the favourite and $5 was available about Border Rebel. His price was gradually trimmed, and then with a rush it became $3.50. He won with his head on his chest, reeling in the mare as they turned and waving goodbye to the others.
Punters who went in early got their 4/1. Even the late arrivals got 5/2 or so. And everyone was assured of a start or money back if a late scratching.
My point is, which Rebel made the more sense? I guess it's a loaded question, but it's it's one to think about, agreed?