Early betting trends for Caulfield

Tom Baddock - Thursday August 31

A Hayes' and Dabernig-trained runner which boasts a last start placing behind Hey Doc is fancied to be too good in the Comcater Open Handicap (1400m).

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Grande Rosso will be partnered by Craig Williams. Photo: Darryl Sherer

Grande Rosso has firmed from as much as $3.60 in $2.60 after narrowly going down in the Group III Aurie's Star Handicap.

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

Race

No.

Horse

Fluctuations

2

13

Princess Of Queens

$13 - $10

3

4

Theanswermyfriend

$5 - $3

3

14

Hallelujah Boy

$21 - $14

3

15

Handsome Thief

$6 - $4.40

4

2

Merchant Navy

$3.10 - $2.80

6

7

Legless Veuve

$18 - $15

7

6

Vega Magic

$2.60 - $2.40

8

7

Amelie's Star

$7.50 - $6.50

8

9

Hell Or Highwater

$6.50 - $5.50

9

2

Grande Rosso

$3.60 - $2.60

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