Early betting trends for Randwick

Tom Baddock - Thursday August 31

The early money suggests a Chris Waller-trained galloper will run a big race she resumes in Saturday's Schweppes Benchmark 95 Handicap at Randwick.

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Dawn Wall has been well-backed in early markets. Photo: Steve Hart

Group III winner Dawn Wall has had two trials in preparation for her race return and has firmed from as much as $17 into $10.

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

Race

No.

Horse

Fluctuations

1

3

Beau Geste

$3.80 - $2.90

1

7

Devolving

$26 - $16

2

9

Roman Son

$15 - $12

3

3

More To Gain

$5.50 - $3.60

3

4

Jaminzah

$4.50 - $2.80

3

5

Muraqaba

$12- $7.50

4

9

Count Cumani

$6 - $4.80

4

13

Fraternater

$61 - $34

5

1

Redzel

$4.10 - $3.80

5

3

Spieth

$3 - $2.80

6

3

Champagne Cuddles

$3.30 - $3.10

8

6

Ecuador

$4.50 - $3.80

9

11

Dawn Wall

$17 - $10

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