Luke Nolen is the $1.55 favourite with online bookmaker Sportsbet to win the Melbourne jockeys’ premiership title.
With four metropolitan meetings left in the season, Nolen is level on 68 wins with Craig Newitt, who’s next in the market at $2.60.
Despite Newitt, who’s chasing his first premiership, drawing level with the defending champion at Sandown on Wednesday, it’s Nolen who the punters have backed.
“You have to admire Newitt’s determination, he has made no secret he wants this title. However, with the backing of the powerful Peter Moody yard, Nolen is in the box seat,” Sportsbet’s Ben Hawes said.
“And the punters agree, as Nolen has attracted almost double to that wagered on Newitt.”
Market courtesy of sportsbet.com.au
Jockey Premiership – Victorian Metro
$1.55 Luke Nolen
$2.60 Craig Newitt
$81 Dwayne Dunn
$201 Damien Oliver, Chris Symons, Any other individual jockey
$501 Ben Melham, Craig Williams
$1001 Glen Boss