An ideal barrier may be behind a strong move for Spirit Of Boom for Saturday’s Doomben 10,000.
Spirit Of Boom ($5.50) was not wanted early in the week, but after yesterday’s barrier draw has been heavily backed. Fellow Queenslander Buffering maintains favouritism on $4.00, with online bookmaker Sportsbet.com.au.
“Punters have really come for Spirit Of Boom and he’s the best backed runner. From gate two he should get the run of the race and the way he hit the line at his latest start the extra trip will suit,’’Sportsbet.com.au’s Shaun Anderson said.
BTC Cup winner Famous Seamus, who beat Spirit Of Boom last start, is also gaining support. Famous Seamus has firmed from $9.00 into $7.50, while Rebel Dane is easy at $5.50.
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Doomben 10,000
(Prices in brackets from Wednesday 21 May)
$4.00 Buffering (steady)
$5.50 Rebel Dane (out from $4.40)
$5.50 Spirit Of Boom (steady)
$7.50 Famous Seamus (in from $9.00)
$10 Knoydart (out from $9.00)
$15 Driefontein (in from $17)
$15 Hot Snitzel (in from $17)
$15 Peron (in from $17)
$17 Temple Of Boom (out from $15)
$26 Conservatorium (steady)
$51 Scream Machine (out from $34)