Early betting trends for Randwick August 5

Breednet - Thursday August 3

A Kris Lees-trained galloper has been well-supported to take out the TAB.com.au Benchmark 80 Handicap (1000m) at Randwick on Saturday.

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Kris Lees' Launch Code will be ridden by Glyn Schofield. Photo: Steve Hart

Launch Code scored an impressive win last start at Wyong over 1000m and has been firmed from as much as $4.20 into $3.

The four-year-old will be having his third start for Lees since transfering from James Cummings.

Below are the firmers in early betting on Saturday's Randwick meeting.

Race

No.

Horse

Fluctuations

1

2

Brave Song

$4 - $3.50

1

3

Wild Heart

$13 - $12

1

6

Solar Patch

$14 - $12

3

3

Francesco

$7.50 - $7

3

5

King Darci

$4.40 - $4.20

4

8

Makfi Lass

$13 - $8

5

3

Sayed

$3 - $2.90

5

7

Global Gentl

$15 - $13

5

13

Celestial Choice

$21 - $17

8

5

Johnny Roo Boy

$41 - $34

8

10

Launch Code

$4.20 - $3

8

13

Cudabeen

$12 - $8

9

8

Star Crossed

$21 - $19

9

11

Clipper

$7.50 - $6.50

9

15

Phuket

$61 - $41

9

16

Alluvion

$61 - $31

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