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2012 Horse Racing Triple Crown Betting Odds

We haven’t even run the first leg yet, but why not get into the Triple Crown talk today, shall we? Although it hasn’t been done since Affirmed in 1978, oddsmakers are already posting odds for a Triple Crown to happen this year.

Bodemeister and Union Rags are the obvious choices, gaining all the publicity heading up to the race. They seem to be the only ones with realistic shots. Other horses lack the combination of speed and endurance they will need to sweep the biggest races of the year. Continue reading →

2012 Kentucky Derby Prop Betting Doesn’t Expect Wire-To-Wire Winner

There are a handful of colts that all have realistic shots at winning today’s Kentucky Derby, so much so that oddsmakers have had a hard time decifering a front runner. They settled on Bodemeister’s speed and good position in making him the favorite, but he’ll have to wade through a brutal field to capture the championship.

And the stiff competition won’t just come from other favorites like Union Rags and Gemologist. Colts like Trinniberg could shape the race, too. He was victorious his last two races with jockey Willie Martinez on-board, winning by a combined nine lengths at Swale at Gulfstream Park and Bay Shore at Aqueduct. His problem has been endurance, and hasn’t fared well in long tracks like Churchhill Downs. Continue reading →

2012 Kentucky Derby Betting Lines Predict Tight Finish

Bodemeister’s impressive performance at the Arkansas Derby is a big reason why he’s the front runner to win the Kentucky Derby this afternoon, but oddsmakers aren’t expecting such a blowout at Churchhill Downs.

With so many good horses in the field, it’s hard to believe any horse will be dominant. Continue reading →