The Money Trail – Flemington, August 5

Racing and Sports finds the best-backed runners in early betting on Saturday’s meeting at Flemington.

Dulverton (Race 2) has tightened her grip on favouritism at $3.60 having tightened almost a half point. She is in top form winning her past two starts and the punters are sticking with her to complete the hat trick.

Madeenaty (Race 3) has taken over as the favourite at $3.10 after firming the best part of a point. The classy filly has her first run since the Golden Slipper and there is confidence she can win first up in this grade.

Killarney Kid (Race 4) opened well into each way odds but has firmed two-and-a-half points to $4 favouritism . He ran an improved race when third at this course last start and may be ready to strike now.

Nikitas (Race 5) has been backed into favouritism at $3, more than a point shorter than his initial quote. He bounced back to winning form at Caulfield last start and looks well placed to score again.

Show A Star (Race 8) has moved to the top line of betting at $4.20, a point shorter than his initial quote. He has placed at three of his last four runs and may be ready to break through.

Portman (Race 9) has tightened his grip on favouritism at $3.40 after shortening a half point. The talented gelding won at this course last start and should be better again third up.

Eureka Street (Race 10) opened at double figure odds but is now the favourite after shortening seven points to $4.60. He ran on at Caulfield last start and there is confidence he can win on the bigger course.

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