Pacers have more value

Here's a interesting trivia question for you. Which race had the highest average earnings per horse this year - the 2011 Melbourne Cup or the 2011 Victoria Cup?

If you answered Melbourne Cup, you are WRONG! The average earnings for all starters in the Melbourne Cup was a huge $858,482. This figure is more than 13% less than the Victoria Cup average of $972,030.

Have a look at the following comparisons between the 2011 Melbourne Cup and the 2011 Victoria Cup

  2011 Melbourne Cup 2011 Victoria Cup
Average Earnings per starter $858,482 $972,030
Average Starts per starter 24 68
Average Wins per starter 5 27

 

With the cost of purchasing and training generally a lot more for a thoroughbred than a standardbred, it is easy to see where the value lies.

To view this Saturday Night's Group One Victoria Cup field, please click here.