Shortest win price
Back Up Barbie (5)
2.80
The Mildura action got underway at 1:30 pm AEDT with the Melb Cup Packages Now On Sale Mdn Plate over 1400m. Looking at how the win market shaped up for this contest, the shortest runner in the market was Back Up Barbie, holding down the top spot. Behind that elect in the betting order sat Apocalypse, followed by Ted Percy and Peace Seeker rounding out the leading quartet in the early market hierarchy.
When looking at the form behind those shorter prices, the market elect Back Up Barbie lines up for trainer C Maher with Eoin Walsh steering from barrier 7. Meanwhile, Apocalypse represents the stable of trainers T & C McEvoy from barrier 4 with Alana Kelly in the saddle. Both runners commanded respect in the market order, suggesting the stable credentials carried heavy sway with punters looking for an early result on the Mildura card.
Digging further down into the runners for another angle, Nathan Hobson saddles up both Ted Percy from barrier 10 with Chelsea Taylor aboard and Donvilla D'Or from barrier 9 with Logan McNeil in the saddle. Additionally, C Maher is double-represented with Peace Seeker jumping from barrier 8 under Jack Martin alongside the market leader, giving the stable a strong hand in the race. Message Bank also features for trainer Mathew Smerdon from barrier 5 with Will Gordon taking the ride, rounding out an intriguing maiden puzzle.
Shortest win price
Back Up Barbie (5)
2.80
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