Record breaking Melbourne Cup for TAB

Record breaking Melbourne Cup for TAB

The TAB has recorded a record breaking Melbourne Cup driven by strong interest in the Cup’s Kiwi contenders.

Executive General Manager - TAB Glenn Patrick says Kiwi’s haven’t just bet big some of them have won big too.

“Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist was the TAB’s third most backed runner. One savvy punter put $1,000 on Protectionist in October at $51, resulting in a $51,000 pay day!” says Patrick.

TAB Bookie and spokesperson Mark Stafford says TAB customers showed overwhelming support for third placed Kiwi contender Who Shot Thebarman.

“Our Bookies will be paying out over six figures on the Who Shot Thebarman place result. He certainly delivered a lot of excitement for his place backers who got $3.60 for every dollar bet,” says Stafford.

Fast Facts:

· TAB turnover for the 154th Melbourne Cup race was just over $10 million, surpassing last year’s turnover by approximately $1 million.

· There were approximately 650,000 bets placed on the Melbourne Cup race.

· A $5,000 bet on winner Protectionist ($7.50) won $37,500.

· A $1000 bet on winner Protectionist placed in October ($51) won $51,000.

· A $10,000 bet on Araldo to finish in the first 10 ($2.30) won $23,000.

· A $5,000 bet on an international trainer to win the race ($1.95) won $5,000.

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