The 2010 Group 1 Epsom Handicap on this weekend is set to start with a capacity field, in a race that is the highlight of the Spring Racing Carnival at Randwick.
In the early market odds over at SportsBet, Trusting is priced at $5.00 to win. He is starting from barrier 9 and will carry 52 kilos. His favourite status is likely due to a recent second place finish behind More Joyous in the Group 1 George Main Stakes, a run that proved Trusting’s chops at 1600 metres.
Neeson and Firebolt are both at $7, with Neeson starting the Epsom Handicap from barrier 4 and Firebolt from barrier 21. Both carry 52kg. Neeson took a Tramway Handicap win before a big Shannon Stakes loss, and Firebolt is the only horse in this race that had a win in his last run.
Once Were Wild is in the Epsom Handicap odds at $9.00, but this seems strange given his poor form this season and 52.5kg weight. However, a generally strong record over long distances and barrier 5 draw leaves this horse with plenty of potential to take a place.
Hidden Wonder could turn out to be great value at in case of rain on Saturday, as she has performed well in rainy runs over similar distances and is in the odds at $101. Even in the wet a win is not all that likely, but a barrier 3 start with only 52kg could translate into a win if things go well.
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