Pago Pago Stakes Hinchinbrook chances

This release doesn't surprise me, particularly given the poor running of other Golden Slipper chances over recent weeks.

But expect a bold showing from Hinchinbrook and also expect the odds to bunch up in the week leading up to the Slipper.

NO LOVE FOR HINCHINBROOK

Punters are shying away from taking the short odds on offer for Hinchinbrook in Saturday’s Pago Pago with significant betting moves for Brightexpectations and Pressday at Sportingbet Australia.

Brightexpectations has been backed from $4.50 to $2.70 at Sportingbet Australia while Pressday has been the subject of some big bets and had shortened from $7.00 to $5.00.

“Pressday and Brightexpectations are certainly the two the punters have landed on and we are finding it difficult to lay Hinchinbrook at this stage,” said Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan.

“We took a bet of $6000 each way at the $7.00 on Pressday and a bet to take out over $25,000 on Brightexpectations not long after opening the market.

“Both horses need to win to gain a Golden Slipper run so they should be fully wound up for this while Hinchinbrook may still have a little improvement to come.”

Hinchinbrook is out $2.25 at Sportingbet Australia but Sullivan said he expected the support to arrive before race time.

He has drifted significantly even with the scratching of Carved in Stone who looked a real contender but he was very impressive last start so I am sure punters will come for him,” Sullivan said.

“It is clear however, they don’t think Hinchinbrook is across the line as the early money has all been for Brightexpectations and Pressday.”

PAGO PAGO STAKES
Sportingbet Australia Market
Hinchinbrook 2.25
Brightexpectations 2.70
Pressday 5.00
Skorost 13.00
Dux Bellorum 21.00
Blackball 31.00
Gold Arena 31.00
Unflinchingresolve 41.00
The Last General 71.00
Choiseul 81.00