Gai Waterhouse's superstar 3Yo Pierro ($4.40) is struggling to hold down favoritism ahead of tomorrow's Cox Plate, says Matt Jenkins of TAB.com.au. He told PPD: 'He was $1.85 before the Caulfield Guineas, but has drifted from $3 to $4.40 since finishing second to All Too Hard...It is still hard to see anything else starting favorite but there is definitely value for anybody forgiving of his last run...Despite jumping from barrier 11, More Joyous has been more popular than stablemate Pierro since
Gai Waterhouse's superstar 3Yo Pierro ($4.40) is struggling to hold down favoritism ahead of tomorrow's Cox Plate, says Matt Jenkins of TAB.com.au. He told PPD: 'He was $1.85 before the Caulfield Guineas, but has drifted from $3 to $4.40 since finishing second to All Too Hard...It is still hard to see anything else starting favorite but there is definitely value for anybody forgiving of his last run...Despite jumping from barrier 11, More Joyous has been more popular than stablemate Pierro since the barrier draw...More Joyous has been $11 into $7 today and is the most popular runner ahead of Green Moon ($5)."
Other betting news:
BUFFERING $2.10 to $2 in the Manikato Stakes tonight.
HALLOWELL BELLE backed to cause an upset in the Manikato Stakes ($13,500 @ $18). Now $16.
IT'S A DUNDEEL ($1.25) expected to win easily in the Mitchelton Wines Vase and firm for the Victoria Derby where he is currently $2 favourite.
RANGIRANGDOO ($5.50 into $3.40) heavily supported to win the WFA Schweppes Crystal Mile.