Melbourne Cup Odds: Protectionist Takes Shortest Odds
October 17th, 2014 by Pom de TurfThere’s a new favourite in the Racing odds for the 2014 Melbourne Cup this week, as German import Protectionist’s odds have shortened to the point where he’s the horse to beat.
Taking the mantle from Gai Waterhouse’s The Offer, Protectionist now has odds of $7.00 beside his name. The Offer has slipped to $13.00, and between them you’ll find Japanese stayers Bande and Admire Rakti, and classy prospect Lucia Valentina. Protectionist finds himself on those short odds after a run in fourth last time out – but an eye-catching one under the top weight, and one that saw him come home just ahead of a quality horse in Van Percy. And, without wanting to employ a national stereotype too liberally, German import Protectionist has just been going about his business quietly and efficiently, suggesting that he’ll have a good preparation between now and Melbourne Cup day – one that will stand him in good stead to give a decent account of himself. If he can do that, then he’s a great prospect – one that trainer Andreas Wohler is rightly very pleased with: ‘he has travelled well, he is eating well and we have had no problems. If anything, he is too fresh and needs a race now. He will run a good race (at Caulfield) but the Melbourne Cup is our target.’
That run at Caulfield at the weekend will be closely scrutinised, you would have thought, and it could have an impact on the Racing odds you’re seeing at the end of the link there. Whatever happens, though, you can expect to see a tough horse like Protectionist take it in his stride…
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