Punters ‘Hooked' On Geelong Cup Favourite

FRIDAY night's Group 2 Geelong Cup Final (460m) promises to be a gripping spectacle with the headline act budding superstar Hooked On Scotch for trainer Jason Thompson.

The Group 1 Adelaide Cup winner, considered the fastest dog in the land, put up a herculean performance to land his heat last week in 25.94, the slow time a reflection of his less than desirable run in transit.

On Friday night, the hugely talented son of Barcia Bale takes his place from box three in the $47,000 to-the-winner decider, currently a $2.45 favourite with sportsbetting.com.au.

Second favourite at $3.65 is fastest qualifier Runnin' Royalty for trainer John Barbara, the son of Stagger a blistering 25.48 heat winner last Friday.

Winner at 25 of his 39 starts, and nine from 11 at Geelong, the high-speed sprinter has a glowing box eight record and is one of the major players for Friday night's group 2 decider.

Other runners considered key chances is Slingshot Hammer, lining up for his second Geelong Cup Final, and Peter Galo, the Shepparton Cup hero chasing a fifth straight win on Friday.

Bookmaker sportsbetting.com.au currently have Slingshot Hammer a $6.60 chance while Peter Galo is quoted at $7.10.

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE FORM FOR FRIDAY NIGHT'S GEELONG CUP PROGRAM

WATCH: HOOKED ON SCOTCH'S STUNNING HEAT WIN HERE