Online bookmaker sportsbet today released odds for the world’s first ever kangaroo race.
The 1600m event will be held at Hanging Rock Races tomorrow with eight well trained kangaroos taking the field.
Marsupial Magic has been opened at short odds of $2.25, having impressed in trials and is just ahead of Skippy on $3.50.
Hop Skip And A Jump has seen some strong punter support in early betting and is fixed on the third line at $5.00.
Hopping For A Miracle looks set to be living up to his namesake, priced as the $51 outsider.
Sportsbet are paying a $20,000 prize fund for the winner, with the race set to be broadcast live on TVN.
“We’re delighted to be the first to not only take bets on, but to organise the world’s first ever kangaroo race. Who knows, Roo racing might even eclipse the Melbourne Cup down the track,’’ sportsbet.com.au’s Will Byrne said.
“We’ve had trials at regional centres and the races have skipped along smoothly.”