West On Augie has been the best backed runner to beat favourite Black Opium in tomorrow night’s TAB Melbourne Cup at Sandown.
The West Australian has firmed from $10-$8.50 and is responsible for 20 percent of the early investment on the race with Black Opium, the $3.10 favourite, the only dog to be holding more.
In terms of popularity it is Black Opium (26%) in front of West On Augie, with My Redeemer (18%) and Poke The Bear (15%) next best supported.