Money train: All the big bets and market movers for the Melbourne spring carnival

Everest champion Redzel is dominant favourite for the VRC Sprint, but there has been money for Brave Smash to upset the favourite in the Group 1 dash at Flemington.

Money Train: Follow the big best and market movers

FOLLOW the money as we give you the latest TAB market fluctuations and significant wagers for all the big races during the Melbourne spring carnival.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8

VRC SPRINT (Saturday): Brave Smash ($13) has attracted a decent bet in the past 24 hours, however, it still pales in comparison to the money that is being held on Redzel ($4.80). One customer has splashed out $1,000 x $2,900 e/w @ $13/$3.80 on the Manikato Stakes winner but Redzel is holding approximately 40 per cent of the money.

MACKINNON STAKES (Saturday): Latrobe ($5) continues to be the most popular runner in terms of money taken in front of the race favourite, Blair House ($2.25). The pair are still the only two runners to have attracted any sort of serious support.

SPRINGTIME STAKES (Saturday): Ringerdingding ($5.50-$4) has attracted good early money to win the race. The opening price of $5.50 didn’t last very long at all as punters rushed to get a piece of the Darren Weir runner, who is now pushing Yulong January ($3.20-$3.90) for favouritism.

GOLDEN SLIPPER (March 23): Catch Me ($15) has attracted a sizeable bet to win the Golden Slipper despite the race being several months away. The daughter of I Am Invincible had a bet of $9,900 e/w @ $15/$4.50 arrive for her earlier today. She is equal top pick in early markets alongside Anaheed and Time To Reign. Vinicunca was added at $26 after winning the opening race at Flemington on Oaks Day.

Gimcrack Stakes winner Catch Me has been backed to win next year’s Golden Slipper. Picture: AAP

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

MATRIARCH STAKES (Saturday): Temple Of Bel ($6.50-$5) has been the most notable firmer since the market opened on Wednesday. The Tony McEvoy-trained runner is now outright favourite after sharing top billing with Savvy Coup ($6.50-$7).

VRC SPRINT (Saturday): Defending champ Redzel ($4.40-$5) attracted a big bet as soon as the price touched $5. One TAB punter has splashed out $1,000 e/w @ $5/$2 on the Team Snowden runner. Of the others, Spirit Of Valour ($15-$9.50) has come in from double-figure odds.

MACKINNON STAKES (Saturday): The early money is on international raider, Latrobe ($6-$5). Considering the success overseas horses have enjoyed during the carnival, it is no surprise to see Latrobe the best tried in early betting. Blair House ($2.20-$2.25) is the clear favourite for Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Charlie Appleby.

SPRING GROUP 1 WINNERS

Melbourne Cup: CROSS COUNTER

Coolmore Stud Stakes: SUNLIGHT

Kennedy Mile: BEST OF DAYS

Victoria Derby: EXTRA BRUT

Empire Rose Stakes: SHILLELAGH

Cox Plate: WINX

Manikato Stakes: BRAVE SMASH

Caulfield Cup: BEST SOLUTION

Caulfield Guineas: THE AUTUMN SUN

Caulfield Stakes: BENBATL

Toorak Hcp: LAND OF PLENTY

Thousand Guineas: AMPHITRITE

Spring Champion Stakes: MAID OF HEAVEN

Turnbull Stakes: WINX

Underwood Stakes: HOMESMAN

Flight Stakes: OOHOOD

The Metropolitan: PATRICK ERIN

Epsom Handicap: HARTNELL

Moir Stakes: VIDDORA

Golden Rose: THE AUTUMN SUN

Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes: JUNGLE CAT

Makybe Diva Syakes: GRUNT

George Main Stakes: WINX

Memsie Stakes: HUMIDOR

Winx Stakes: WINX

Originally published as Money train: All the big bets and market movers for the Melbourne spring carnival