Fiorente and Dandino are the most popular Melbourne Cup runners on Cup eve, says TAB. The details:
Most popular runners today in order:
- Fiorente
- Dandino
- Dear Demi
- Fawkner
- Sea Moon
Main firmers since draw:
- Sea Moon $15 to $13
- Simenon $18 to $16
- Seville $21 to $17
- Royal Empire $26 to $21
Main drifters since draw
- Mount Athos $8.50 to $9
- Dandino $9 to $11
- Verema $12 to $14
- Tres Blue $19 to $21
- Ruscello $41 to $51
Bets of note since draw:
- $7,000 @ $15 Hawkspur
- $5,000 e/w @ $16 Voleuse De Coeurs
- $4,000 x $1,000 @ $16 Simenon
- $3,000 @ $18.50 Ethiopia (place only)
- $2,900 @ $23 Royal Empire