Boom three-year-old Zoustar may be the talk of the breeding world but he’s failing to excite punters ahead of Saturday’s Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington. The Chris Waller trained colt has drifted from $1.80 out to $2.00 at Sportingbet.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said he’s struggling to write a bet for Zoustar to win the $500,000 Group 1 race.
“Punters are looking at their options and there’s been strong support for both Missy Longstocking ($16 into $10) and Thermal Current ($18 into $15) to upset the favourite,” Sullivan said.
“Zoustar is having his first go up the straight and there’s much more depth in this race compared to what he beat last start so I can appreciate why punters are being cautious,” Sullivan said.
“The money suggests there’s a big upset brewing,” Sullivan said.
Divine Calling has also firmed from $11 into $10 equal second favouritism with Missy Longstocking at Sportingbet while Éclair Big Bang has firmed from $19 into $17.
2013 Coolmore Stud Stakes
Sportingbet Australia market
- Zoustar $2.00
- Sidestep $12
- Fast ‘n’ Rocking $26
- Divine Calling $10
- Lion Of Belfort $13
- Éclair Big Bang $17
- Thermal Current $15
- Not Listenin’tome $12
- Missy Longstocking $10
- Villa Verde $18
- Thump $17