The Nick Ryan-trained Mahamedeis has been heavily crunched into favouritism for Friday's Albury Gold Cup.
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Mahamedeis opened as an $8-chance but a flood of early money for the son of Magnus quickly saw his odds tumble.
The TAB's Glenn Munsie said it had been inundated with several large wagers on Mahamedeis which resulted in his odds being slashed by more than half and into $3.80.
"There has been a stack of early money for Mahamedeis in the cup," Munsie said.
"There was one bet of $2500 at $8, then $500 at $7, $500 at $6 and $3500 each-way at $6.
"Punters didn't stop there with another three $2000 bets at $5, $4.60 and $4.20.
"Mahamedeis is now into as short as $3.80."
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Mahamedeis resumed from a spell in February and should be approaching peak fitness after two unplaced runs both at Flemington.
The Ryan-trained galloper drops significantly in grade after running midfield in the Group 2 Blamey Stakes as his most recent start late last month.
Ryan is leaving no stone unturned as he strives to add his name to the Albury Cup honour roll.
Mahamedeis completed track work at Albury last week before returning to Ryan's Caulfield base.
Regular rider Rhys McLeod is set to make the trek from Melbourne to partner the horse.
Ryan has never previously targeted the Albury feature.
