The 2011 Apollo Stakes has really captured the enthusiasm of punters right around Australia.
The money has been flooding in for a few runners in the field with Hot Danish charging to favouritism at $3.50 fixed price at online book makers Luxbet.
Her place price has been backed nearly into nothing, not surprising given the mare hasn’t missed a place since mid way through 2009 with an overall place percentage of 80 percent.
It’s by no means a one horse race though with plenty of others well below double figures.
Love Conquers All is second in the line of betting less than a dollar outside Hot Danish at around the $4.40 fixed price mark.
The stallion has powered to six victories from his 12 career races with a very impressive second in the last Start Expressway Stakes adding to the quality of his resume.
There are two main doubts over this horse though, one is having drawn the widest gate and the second is having never won over this distance. Both issues certainly not enough to completely discount him though.
Third in betting at the moment is Melito at $4.80 who has shown a good deal of consistency in recent runs after being a little erratic early in its career.
Of course Centennial Park was always going to gain a great deal of support after claiming the Expressway Stakes in impressive style. Despite this great show of form he certainly hasn’t been backed off the chart with some punters still unconvinced as to the real quality about this horse. Current prices are steady at $6 and could go either way before the race jumps.
The final contender who should never be discounted is of course champion galloper Danleigh.
He’s without a win for over a year but his overall career in enviable. With nearly $2 million alongside his name and a host of victories his class should certainly show through in the Apollo Stakes. If you fancy him you can get around $8 fixed price and a little more on the fluctuations.
If you’ve decided they’re all too close and just want the best odds you can then you could show blind faith for Run For Naara at odds well out over $100.
For the best odds on the 2011 Apollo Stakes and every other big race on the calendar register an account with Luxbet now. It’ll only take a few minutes and you can claim a bonus free bet equal to your deposit up to $400!
