article_snippet: From Paul the psychic octopus to Big Head the  sea turtle, the bookies are no stranger to calling in animals to help with working out the odds.
article_snippet: Now one is hoping a pack of corgis will give betting on the royal birth a boost, while giving the public a clue to the sex and name of the new fourth-in-line.
article_snippet: Five of the runners taking part in the race were male and five female, with each chosen by bookmakers Ladbrokes because five female, with each chosen by bookmakers Ladbrokes names are among the most popular with punters betting on the new royal baby's name.
article_snippet: Corgi Alexandra romped to victory and it looks like Kate will soon be giving birth to a little girl next month,' said bookmakers Ladbrokes Jessica Bridge, tongue firmly in cheek.
article_snippet: Prediction: the race was a tongue-in-cheek attempt to predict the name and sex of the new royal baby .
article_snippet: Royal baby betting is booming and the arrival of a new heir to the throne is sure to see a record amount of wagers placed.'
article_snippet: Although corgi Elizabeth rolled home last in the Barkingham Palace Gold Cup, the name is currently the odds-on favourite should the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have a girl.
article_snippet: Should the new royal baby prove to be a boy, the new royal baby is James that is the hot favourite followed by Arthur, Henry, Charles and Thomas.
article_snippet: While the majority of names put forward by punters are sensible, others have had a flutter on more outlandish names, according to Bridge. '
highlights_snippet: Race staged by bookies to determine royal baby's name and sex .
  