Lochinvart Art is not only a deserved favourite for tonight’s Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Cup, but his $2.70 price with the TAB.com.au is considerable overs.
That’s the verdict of those who have entered thetrots.com.au’s Vic Cup Pick 5 competition, in which tipsters have selected the first five finishers plus the winning margin and likely mile rate.
The competition is open until 8.30pm tonight, with a Catanachs Jewellers $500 voucher gifted to the winner.
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Of the more than 200 entries received so far, 58.64 per cent have put David Moran’s Shepparton superstar on top, while 26.18 per cent have chosen the pole marker Balraj.
All 12 horses have been put on top by at least one tipster, with King Of Swing (12.04 per cent), Cash N Flow (5.76 per cent) and Bling It On (4.71 per cent) the next most popular.
When the first-place selections are coverted into a betting market, they look like this:
| Horse | Vic Cup Pick 5 market | TAB.com.au fixed odds |
| Balraj | $3.80 | $3.60 |
| Code Bailey | $27 | $26 |
| Bling It On | $21 | $31 |
| Lochinvar Art | $1.70 | $2.70 |
| Alta Orlando | $96 | $19 |
| Cash N Flow | $11 | $9 |
| King Of Swing | $8 | $6.50 |
| Code Black | $9 | $38 |
| Rishi | $41 | $38 |
| Tam Major | $192 | $101 |
| Hurricane Harley | $21 | $48 |
| Cruz Bromac | $64 | $51 |
The concensus first five is Lochinvar Art first, Balraj second, King Of Swing third, Code Black fourth and Hurricane Harley fifth.
According to Pick 5 tipsters, whoever wins it will be a near thing, with the median winning margin being just two metres.
And though the race presents with a blistering front line that’s expected to fly from the gate, the lack of a mid-race enforcer has tipsters predicting that Bling It On’s 1:51.5 track record for the 2240 metres, set in last year’s Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Cup, won’t be bettered.
The average milre rate from the more than 200 entries is 1:52.2.
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Be sure to enjoy the special preview of tonight’s features with Jack Heverin and Jason Bonnington’s big preview:
More on the Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Cup night:
>> State of Art as Moran vows to fly Victoria flag in Cup
>> After patience it’s come with a rush for Team Rishi
>> McCarthy says Balraj number one after perfect draw
>> Butt says the front line will come up out Swinging
>> Lochinvar Art draws 4, Craig Cross 5 on front row
>> Picture clearer or hazier post-draw?
>> Bill Collins: Mares hold the cards in Group 1 sprint draw
