She is the best horse in the world and punters with online bookmaker sportsbet continue to support Black Caviar as her Melbourne swansong approaches.
The wonder mare remains $1.06 favourite for Friday week’s William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley.
“There’s been plenty of quality racing in Melbourne, but the punters haven’t forgotten the mighty mare. Even at the short odds we’ve had a consistent flow of bets and that will increase as the big night nears,” said sportsbet.com.au’s Shaun Anderson.
Sydney mare Sea Siren is second favourite at $8.50, with Black Caviar’s stablemate, Moment Of Change $15.
In other racing news, home track advantage and the absence of superstar Pierro will ensure Rebel Dane starts favourite in Saturday’s Randwick Guineas.
The colt has been installed as the $2.00 favourite for the Group 1, but faces tough opposition in Proisir ($4.00), Tougher Than Ever ($8.00) and It’s A Dundeel ($8.00).
“Rebel Dane was super going down narrowly to Pierro last start and he has a lot in his favour this time. In saying that he’s meeting some quality three-year-olds so it won’t be a cakewalk.”
Last start Australian Guineas winner Ferlax is expected to attract admirers at $9.00. The Pentire colt is unbeaten in three starts and is on the rise.
Markets courtesy of Sportsbet.com.au
William Reid Stakes
$1.06 Black Caviar
$8.50 Sea Siren
$15 Moment Of Change
$21 Luckygray
$26 Snitzerland, Shamexpress
$31 Ortensia
$41 Shamal Wind, Hallowell Belle, Shes A Fox
$51 Ready To Rip
$61 Lady Melksham, Karuta Queen, Mid Summer Music
Others quoted
Royal Randwick Guineas
$2.00 Rebel Dane
$4.00 Proisir
$8.00 It’s A Dundeel, Tougher Than Ever
$9.00 Ferlax
$21 Sacred Falls
$26 Longport, Solenm
$34 High Shot
$51 Ashokan, Honorius, Proverb, Tatra
$101 Vadashan
$126 Shawano
$151 Casino Swoop
