With the news that jockey Damien Oliver has received a 20 meeting ban for his ride on Flying Artie in today’s Blue Sapphire Stakes ruling him out of the Cox Plate an owner of a confirmed Cox Plate runner has had his phone go into a frenzy receiving 38 calls in 30 minutes.
John Camilleri who is the owner of Cox Plate contender Vadamos said his phone has been in a frenzy since news broke of the suspension to Oliver who was booked to ride the horse.
Vadamos is currently on the fifth line of Cox Plate markets at $17 with Winx and Hartnell dominating the betting.
Camilleri said he will wait for confirmation that Oliver will miss the ride due to the suspension before booking a new rider.
Owner John Camilleri told @SkySportsRadio1 he received 38 calls in about 30 minutes last night when Damien Oliver suspension confirmed.
— Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) October 12, 2016
Owner John Camilleri has been inundated with calls. At this stage the Cox Plate ride on Vadamos is up for grabs if Damien Oliver stays outed
— Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) October 12, 2016