TAB Market Movers: Ichnusa smashed as Sandown’s Heavy 8 shakes up Orr Stakes Day

Sandown’s unexpected Heavy 8 has thrown a spanner in the works for C.F. Orr Stakes Day, but it hasn’t stopped punters launching into a handful of runners.

The biggest go of the day has undoubtedly been Ciaron Maher’s emerging grey stayer Ichnusa, who has been crunched from $3 into $1.85 in the opener (less deductions, which are a theme of the day).

The entire has performed well on soft ground twice and, of course, what do they say about greys in the wet? Whether that old racing theory is actually supported by the data is another matter entirely.

The all-conquering Maher stable has another well-supported runner in Geneva, with the former Kiwi backed from $7.50 into $3.90 in Race 4.

In the same race, Matt Enright's The Muffin Man has attracted plenty of attention, firming from $17 into $6 after hitting the line strongly against the pattern at Bendigo last start.

Saluted is a noted wet-track specialist and has been specked from $14 into $7.50 in the Doveton Stakes, while Juja Kibo has been another significant firmer in the Zipping Classic.

Juja Kibo ran a cracker in the Melbourne Cup and has enjoyed an excellent campaign. His wet-track credentials have clearly caught the attention of punters, with his TAB quote trimmed from $6 into $4.20.

The big bets aren't quite as big as they were during Cup Week, with the weather and uncertain track conditions no doubt tempering punters' confidence.

All prices and bets courtesy of TAB.

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