Parochialism could be behind a concerted push for local hero Buffering in Saturday’s Doomben 10,000.
With the Sunshine State in State Of Origin mode the Maroon money has come for Buffering. Online bookmaker Sportsbet.com.au has turned Buffering into outright $4.00 favourite, after sharing the position with Rebel Dane ($4.40).
“The Maroon supporters might be looking for a bank for next Wednesday’s Origin. The flow of money, since yesterday, has continued to build and Buffering is the one punters want,’’ Sportsbet.com.au’s Shaun Anderson said.
There have been nibbles for the two other local runners Spirit of Boom ($5.50) and Temple Of Boom ($15), but not many fans for last start BTC Cup winner Famous Seamus ($9.00).
In great news for punters, if you back a horse to win in this race and it finishes second or third, you will get your money back!
Market courtesy of Sportsbet.com.au
Doomben 10,000
$4.00 Buffering (steady)
$4.40 Rebel Dane (out from $4.00)
$5.50 Spirit Of Boom (steady)
$9.00 Knoydart (steady)
$9.00 Famous Seamus (steady)
$15 Temple Of Boom (steady)
$17 Driefontein (steady)
$17 Hot Snitzel (steady)
$17 Peron (steady)
$26 Conservatorium (steady)
$34 Scream Machine (steady)