Early betting trends for Flemington August 5

Breednet - Thursday August 3

Early money suggests that a Lloyd Williams and Robert Hickmott trained runner will be hard to beat first-up in The Nursery Open Handicap (2000m).

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Lloyd Williams. Photo: Darryl Sherer

Aloft proved too strong last time first-up over 1800m at Flemington and has firmed from as much as $5.50 into a top price of $4.60.

The six-year-old has drawn barrier seven and Ben Melham will take the ride.

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

Race

No.

Horse

Fluctuations

1

6

Arrowroot

$21 - $10

1

9

Star Clipper

$101 - $41

2

3

Domino Vitale

$26 - $19

3

3

Crown Witness

$5 - $4.80

3

4

Prosecution

$21 - $18

4

1

Bondi Beach

$8 - $7

4

5

Aloft

$5.50 - $4.60

5

1

Beatniks

$21 - $10

5

3

Play Master

$11 - $9.50

5

5

Red Alto

$26 - $14

5

6

Lord Von Costa

$13 - $12

6

8

Chequered Flag

$4.70 - $4.50

7

13

Rebellious Lord

$4.40 - $3.80

7

14

Wayanka

$13 - $10

7

17

But It's True

$21 - $17

8

8

Leica Day

$26 - $23

10

9

Eureka Street

$8 - $7

10

10

Seattle Park

$21 - $18

10

14

Prescott

$31 - $19

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