Last nights Ascot Gold Cup winner Order of St George has had his odds slashed in Melbourne Cup betting which now sees him sit at the top of the odds as the new favourite for the race that stops a nation.

Prior to his win he was a $17 chance in Melbourne Cup odds.

View the current Melbourne Cup market

@ubet have reacted swiftly, Order of St George now fav for Melb Cup at $13 after Ascot Gold Cup win. pic.twitter.com/Z2ocEC3THa

— Steve Hewlett (@stevejoseph69) June 16, 2016

View his win:

REPORT, INTERVIEWS & REPLAY: ‘Rolls Royce Order Of St George motors to Gold Cup win >>> https://t.co/g7d4Ri5m6a https://t.co/xKKir5d0AP

— Racing UK (@Racing_UK) June 16, 2016

Photo credit: Steve Hewlett ‏@stevejoseph69