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Triple Crown Rubber Match - Animal Kingdom vs Shackleford

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:57:42 -0400

Unless jockey J.L. Castanon makes a premature move on Preakness winner Shackleford, the front-running Dale Romans trainee appears to be close to a lock to take down Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom in the rubber match between the two classic winners…not that I’m going to not use the Derby winner in my exotic wagers. Yes, the Belmont Stakes is at a much further distance than...

2011 Preakness Odds Likely to Overvalue Kentucky Derby Horses

Wed, 18 May 2011 14:32:22 -0400

Although morning line odds will be drawn on Wednesday, the odds on race day for the 2011 Preakness Stakes, the one-hundred-thirty-sixth time that the second jewel of the Triple Crown will be run, is likely to produce an overvaluing of the Kentucky Derby runners and an undervaluing of the new shooters. Leading the overvalue parade will be Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom who was the only...

Positives and Negatives for Animal Kingdom’s Chances to Win Preakness

Wed, 18 May 2011 14:15:22 -0400

Animal Kingdom, who rocketed to a victory in the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May, might be subject to the dreaded “bounce” that afflicted last year’s Kentucky Derby winner, Super Saver, in the Preakness Stakes. Although the Graham Motion trainee, based on most speed ratings, goes into the Preakness with a huge edge over his rivals, the Team Valor International owned runner...

2011 Kentucky Derby - Derby Pick 3 Starts in Race 9 on Saturday

Sat, 07 May 2011 17:00:00 -0400

The 2011 Kentucky Derby is here. Although it’s likely that rains could turn the turf and dirt tracks into a bog, horseplayers shouldn’t expect too many scratches. The purses for the races on Saturday at Churchill Downs are huge. I plan on wagering a Pick 3 starting in Race 9 on May 7. Keep reading for the info! 2011 Kentucky Derby Where: Louisville,...

Derby Day Betting - Keep Some of Bankroll in Reserve

Sat, 07 May 2011 14:30:00 -0400

Kentucky Derby Day is here, and before you spend your wagering bankroll on the Run for the Roses, take a good look at the race leading up to the Derby, the $500,000 Woodward Reserve Turf Classic (G1). The race drew an overflowing field, featuring several of the top turf runners in training, including the speedy Little Mike, a gate to wire winner of the Appleton (G3) in his last outing, and the...

Kentucky Derby Odds - Could Zito be "Dialed In" To a Win?

Sat, 07 May 2011 09:00:00 -0400

For those of you who are taking a long look at the Kentucky Derby odds, you have to be asking yourself whether trainer Nick Zito could be "Dialed In" to a win in the Derby this Saturday. The race, which is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, has a post time of 6:24 PM ET, and will be televised on NBC.

Horse Racing Odds - The Kentucky Derby, By the Numbers

Sat, 07 May 2011 08:00:00 -0400

If you want to look at the horse racing odds in a comprehensive fashion, you may want to go by the numbers and know some of the other facts and figures surrounding the race, which takes place on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville (post time is 6:24 PM ET). Dialed In, which won the Florida Derby, is the favorite in the horse racing odds at +250, and Uncle Mo, which was the second favorite,...

2011 Kentucky Derby - Top 4 Choices for the Run for the Roses on May 7

Sat, 07 May 2011 05:00:00 -0400

The 2011 Kentucky Derby is finally here. The Nick Zito trained Dialed In has been installed as the 4 to 1 Kentucky Derby morning line favorite by the odds makers. Second choice on the morning line is 2010 Breeders Cup Juvenile winner Uncle Mo. 18 other horses will break from the gate to challenge Dialed In and Uncle Mo.

Kentucky Derby 2011 Odds - We're Crossing Names off the List

Sat, 07 May 2011 05:00:00 -0400

Analyzing the Kentucky Derby 2011 odds, it's almost as important to cross names off the list as it is to include strong possibilities. We're going to do that here, with the reasons why. The Derby takes place on Saturday at approximately 6:24 PM ET (post-time) at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

Kentucky Oaks Tops Great Friday Betting Card at Churchill Downs

Fri, 06 May 2011 12:56:27 -0400

Okay BetUS online sports betting fanatics, if you’re looking to cash in on tonight’s intriguing slate of NBA or NHL playoff contests or give the annual sports betting bankroll a boost with some regular season MLB betting action, I’m going to help BetUS online sports betting members to make some wise wagers in all three sports with my fun-filled Friday Night cross sports betting...