by Renee Israel
The Diamond Jubilee Stakes, renamed to celebrate Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations this year, will be run tomorrow,
Saturday, June 23, to the delight of Royal Ascot Week betting fans.
Black Caviar for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes
If one goes by the odds at online betting sites, Australian mare Black Caviar
is the Diamond Jubilee Stakes favourite, even though she has never competed in
England. Yet given her sterling reputation, she has been dubbed the "Wonder from
Down Under" and has been the main conversation piece throughout Royal Ascot
Week.
She was sired by Bel Espirit and her dam was Helsinge, and has the
performance to match her pedigree. From the time that she was first raced in
April 2009 as a two-year old, Black Caviar is undefeated in 21 races. In fact
her big winning streak has made it into the record books, and will ensure she is
the center of attention on Saturday.
Trainer Peter Moody is happy with the way Black Caviar has shaped up in the
training. Moody has gone on record stating that there will be no excuses if
Black Caviar can not extend her unbeaten record to 22 wins in the Diamond
Jubilee Stakes at the Royal Ascot Week.
He said, "We are extremely confident. On facts and figures there is not a
sprinter in the world that can beat her." Moody has kept the interest of the
British race going public alive by averring that the Diamond Jubilee Stakes will
be the only race Black Caviar will run in England. He is planning to take her
back to Australia immediately.
Diamond Jubilee Stakes Odds at Bet365
There are about 20 horses currently registered for the Diamond Jubilee
Stakes, though it is expected that many will drop out before the final list is
put up. Hence though the ante post odds are up at the UK white listed online
betting sites, it may be worth waiting till the barrier draw.
At the time of writing, Bet365 online had the following Diamond Jubilee
Stakes odds for the top ten contenders:
Black Caviar 2/7
Bated Breath 6/1
Moonlight Cloud 6/1
Society Rock 9/1
Krypton Factor 16/1
Whizz Kid 20/1
Ortensia 25/1
The Cheka 25/1
Pastoral Player 33/1
Reply 40/1
Betfred Diamond Jubilee Stakes Betting
Black Caviar 2/7
Moonlight Cloud 5/1
Society Rock 8/1
Krypton Factor 12/1
Whizz Kid 16/1
Ortensia 25/1
The Cheka 25/1
Crusade 33/1
Pastoral Player 33/1
Bogart 40/1
