The Czech horseracing betting monopoly Betino has, as expected, installed two Váńa-trained horses as favourites for the Velka Pardubickawith Česka pojišťovna. Rabbit Well is on offer at 3:1 (i.e. in UK terms, 2 to 1), while Zarif is offered at 3,5:1 (UK, 5 to 2). Universe of Gracie and Klaus stand at 7:1. You can currently get 12:1 against Al Jaz and Ribelino, and 20:1 and more, bar these six.

French-trained Pasquini Rouge, winner of the Swiss leg of the Crystal Cup, is quoted at 20:1. This might be a comparatively attractive bet.

Betino's VP day odds: http://www.betino.cz/index.php?menu=24