Shocking - big support for Lexus Stakes winner

Following on from Saturday's dominant showing in the Group III at Flemmington, Lexus Stakes winner Shocking has had his odds slashed from $26 to $12 for the Melbourne Cup and is thus far the best supported runner since Saturday night's barrier draw.

However that being said, the horse that defeated Shocking at two of his three prior starts, Alcopop ($5.50) remains the backers elect favourite, slightly ahead last year's Cup winner Viewed ($5.60). Also amongst the favourites is another from the Cummings' stable, Roman Emperor, solid in the Final Field Market at $9.40.

Other horses worth a look include Danny O'Brien's remaining hope, Master O'Reilly ($15); Daffodil ($18) and Basaltico ($44).

Cima de Triomphe heading for Caulfield Cup favouritism

While the Godolphin raider Kirklees may have started as slim favourite for Saturday's Caulfield Cup, since Wednesday's barrier draw it has been the British entire Cima de Triomphe who has been the best-supported runner.

$10 before the draw Cima de Triomphe is now paying between $7.50 - $8.50 for the win with the major Australian bookmakers (Betfair, Sportingbet, IASbet, Centrebet, Sportsbet,Sportsalive, TAB Sportsbet, Luxbet), and Kirklees between $8 - $9.

Described as the best horse trainer Luca Camani has brought out to Australia, there is a lot of confidence around Cima de Triomphe's chances.

Other runners worth noting include Daffodil ($8-$9.60), Viewed ($14-$18.60), Predatory Pricer ($8.50-$10), Vigor ($9.50-$11.90), and Allez Wonder ($10-$13).