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Alcopop, Viewed And Efficient Head Melbourne Cup 2009 Betting Odds
Tuesday 27 October 2009 at 12:32
 Three horses are vying for Melbourne Cup favouritism in a very lively betting market for the 2009 race which takes place next Tuesday the 3rd Of November. Different firms disagree on which horse should be the market leader leaving it as the most competitive Melbourne Cup in many years.
Melbourne Cup Betting Odds Headed by Alcopop with some Bookmakers
Alcopop is one the ante post favourites for the Cup with some bookmakers including Betfred who have the horse at 4/1 but is also available at 6/1 with Sportingbet.
It is significant that this 5 year old is being backed against better known horses from bigger stables, and it is very noticeable that the bookies are trying to keep on the right side of this Jake Stephens trained animal.
Legendary Aussie trainer Bart Cummings has Viewed the Caulfield Cup winner and 2008 Melbourne Cup champion at 6/1 with Bet 365. A lot of cash will be going on this horse as Cummings is the master trainer in Australia and punters back his horses blindly such is his great record in big races down under.
Efficient the winner in 2007 is also being supported and is 5/1 favourite with William Hill to try and regain his Melbourne Cup crown, however he can be supported at 7.0 with betting exchange Betfair.
Melbourne Cup Betting Favourite On The Day
Come the day of the race any one of the above three could go off as favourite, or we could have joint favourites such is the amount of money being wagered on the race that stops a nation.
To check the up to date Melbourne Cup Odds and for a free bet on the Melbourne Cup click one of the bookmakers above. If you are in Australia then you may prefer to bet with Aussie booke CentreBet who will give you a $50 Free Bet if you register via a link on OLBG. For tips, visit melbourne cup tips
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