It's tight at the top as trio dominate the market
Jockey Club oddsmakers have served up a tight set of prices for this afternoon's Jockey Challenge at Sha Tin, with 89 per cent loaded into the top three chances - Douglas Whyte, Brett Prebble and Darren Beadman.
It's a tough one to call because each of these three jockeys can win it and much will depend on the state of the ground after yesterday's heavy rain.
Whyte has a full book of 10 rides, including six for reigning champion trainer John Size. Eight of them were at single-figure odds on last night's 7pm tote call.
Prebble has nine rides and two he picked up from Matthew Chadwick - who has been ruled out by stewards for today and next Wednesday meeting as a result of having lost consciousness at Happy Valley on Thursday night - could make the difference. They are Regency Kingdom and California Moon for Chadwick's boss Tony Cruz.
If there is to be an upset, Zac Purton might cause it. The Australian rode a winner at Doomben (Brisbane) yesterday and was listed a $17 chance on last night's chart.
Meanwhile, Weichong Marwing was cleared to ride by a specialist and will fulfil his engagements. Marwing has seven rides and was listed alongside Purton as a $17 chance.
Percentage of bets that have been placed on Brett Prebble, Douglas Whyte and Darren Beadman: 89
