The internationals again appear to be the pick of the bunch for this year’s Geelong Cup, with French raider Brigantin the best supported horse in the race by punters, in from $6.50 to $3.60 with online bookmaker sportsbet following the barrier draw.

Gatewood has lost favouritism and has drifted from $3.00 to $4.00 while in form mare Exceptionally looks to be the best hope of the locals, in from $5.50 to $5.00.

“Brigantin moved into favouritism after Gatewood’s luckless run in the Herbert Power Stakes and has clearly been the best supported horse with punters. Maluckyday looks like recapturing his 2010 form but the weight of 58.5kgs has seen his odds drift out to $7.50,” said sportsbet.com.au’s Shaun Anderson.

Sportsbet.com.au has also opened a market on the Geelong Cup/ Melbourne Cup double should one of the horses be good enough to win both races, with Brigantin the best hope at $17.

“The last two winners of the Melbourne Cup also won the Geelong Cup. If it is to happen for a third time in a row, we think Brigantin has the best hope.”

Market courtesy sportsbet.com.au
2012 Geelong Cup
(Prices in brackets from Friday 19th October)
$3.60 Brigantin (in from $6.50)
$4.00 Gatewood (out from $3.00)
$5.00 Exceptionally (in from $5.50)
$5.50 Tac De Boistron (in from $6.50)
$7.50 Maluckyday (out from $6.50)
$10 Chateau Margaux (in from $13)
$67 Back In Black (in from $81)

Geelong Cup/Melbourne Cup Double
$17 Brigantin
$19 Gatewood
$34 Tac De Boistron
$41 Exceptionally
$67 Maluckyday