From Inter outsider to second favourite

AMONG the outsiders to win the Final before the Championship began, Act Now is vying for favouritism with TAB Fixed Odds following a pair of impressive Inter Dominion heat performances.

Successful during the opening round in Ballarat last weekend, Act Now was an eye-catching third in Shepparton on Tuesday night.

As a result of Act Now's efforts punters have continued to wager their 'hard earned' on the Emma Stewart-trained four-year-old.

Opening at $41, Act Now is listed as the $6.50 second favourite ahead of next week's Group One Final.

The son of Somebeachsomewhere is also expected to make his way into the decider on a winning note after drawing the pole in tomorrow night's third heat in Geelong.

Offering $2.50 for the entire, TAB Fixed Odds have cut their quote to $1.70.

"He is easily the best backed runner on the card,” TAB's Andrew Georgiou said.

"As soon as we went up, the bets started coming for him. The $2.50 didn't last very long at all."

Also heat winners, Act Now's stablemates Honolua Bay and Mach Dan have tightened since the time-honoured series began.

The only undefeated pacer after two rounds, Honolua Bay's price has fallen from $13 to $6.50.

Triumphant in Shepparton, Mach Dan has dropped from $18 to join his stablemates on $6.50.