Point of Law becomes Cup favourite after barrier draw
Point of Law became the $6 Melbourne Cup favourite after drawing barrier nine.
The Melbourne Cup field and barriers were confirmed Saturday night, and the draw shifted the betting odds dramatically. Point of Law was installed as the outright $6 favourite after drawing barrier nine.
The lightly-raced stallion recently joined trainer Ciaron Maher and won the Geelong Cup. James J Braddock, a pre-draw favourite, drew the widest barrier at 24, which hurt his odds significantly.
Middle Earth drew the inside gate in barrier one. Knight's Choice, who won the Cup two years ago, drew barrier two for his comeback bid.
- $6 favourite
- Point of Law odds
- 9
- Barrier drawn
- Geelong Cup
- Recent win
- Ciaron Maher
- Trainer
Why it mattersBarrier draws shape race tactics and betting strategy for the 3200-metre handicap.
AustraliaAustralian racing fans across the country adjusted their Cup bets based on Saturday's barrier assignments before Tuesday's race.
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