Quality stayer heads odds in the Hawkesbury Cup

Off the back of an eye catching effort at Bendigo, Floating Artist is favourite with Ladbrokes.com.au for the Hawkesbury Cup (1600m) this Saturday.

The Maher/Eustace trained gelding hadn’t raced since the 2021 Melbourne Cup but returned with purpose at Bendigo when a close up fourth and looks suited up in trip. Opened $4.60 and sits at $4.40.

New Mandate is $6.50 to $8 but sits on the second line of betting, while the big early firmer has been Just Folk at $9, in from $16, and that price will continue to firm in if the track cops rain.

*Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T’s & C’s apply. Gamble responsibly.

1. Skyman (2)

2. Yonkers (17)

3. Floating Artist (13)

4. Just Folk (9)

5. Berdibek (20)

6. Desert Icon (12)

7. Hopeful (11)

8. New Mandate (10)

9. Jojo Was A Man (16)

10. Lord Ardmore (5)

11. My Whisper (18)

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12. Hosier (8)

13. Aramayo (7)

14. Laure Me In (14)

15. Character (15)

16. Kiss The Bride (6)

17. Superium (4)

18. Wild Chap (1)

19. Bold Mac (19)

20. Dynasties (3)

*Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T’s & C’s apply. Gamble responsibly.