Leap To Fame has maintained favouritism for the Sportsbet A. G. Hunter Cup despite coming up with a sticky starting position in this morning's all-important barrier draw.
Grant Dixon's defending champion has gate eight for Saturday night's Grand Circuit classic at Melton Entertainment Park, drifting from an early quote of $1.50 to $2 for his bid at back-to-back crowns.
Older half-brother Swayzee is on the second line of betting at $3.50 after landing barrier 11, while Republican Party ($7), Don Hugo ($7.50) and Tact Mcleod ($9) remain in single figures following their respective draws of one, four and two.
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Hector (emergency, three), Kanena Provlima (five), Bulletproof Boy (six) and Dont Stop Dreaming (seven) make up the front line, with Cantfindabettorman (nine), Captains Knock (10), Mach Dan (12) and Max Delight (13) the others on the back row.
The Hunter Cup has been placed as race six on the card and is scheduled for 8.43pm this Saturday night.
The Yabby Dam Farms Great Southern Star is the other major feature on Saturday night’s blockbuster Melton card, which will be broadcast on Racing.com’s free-to-air channels 68 and 78.
This unique race pits horses in two heats early in the meeting before qualifiers from each back up and race in a Group 1 final later in the night.
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