The annual “Run for the Roses” gets underway on Saturday, May 1st with the 136th edition of the Kentucky Derby. Super Saver at 12/1 enters this race on a bit of a hot streak, though his second-place finish at the Arkansas Derby can be taken one of two ways. He came into the Arkansas Derby as the pre-race favorite, so essentially it was a bit of a letdown that he finished second. It was either an off day for Super Saver, or long shot winner Line of David (28/1) was just on his game. But he did...
Read more about 2010 Kentucky Derby Odds: Super Saver Noble’s Promise Odds to Win the 2010 Kentucky Derby - April 30, 2010The 136th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 1st. Noble’s Promise at 12/1 is one of the pre-race favorites to take down the annual “Run for the Roses” despite a poor finish in his final prep race. He finished in fifth place at the Arkansas Derby on April 10, just three weeks before the 2010 Kentucky Derby is set to run. He did place second at Rebel on March 13 and also second at CashCall Futurity on December 19 last year. Also last year he placed third at the Breeder’s...
Read more about Noble’s Promise Odds to Win the 2010 Kentucky Derby Ice Box 2010 Kentucky Derby Odds - April 30, 2010Ice Box (11/1) won the Grade 1 Florida Derby on March 20 to earn his spot into the field for the 2010 Kentucky Derby. He came from dead last with a big finish at Gulfstream Park to win by a nose. Ice Box has history on his side as 11 of the past 39 Kentucky Derby winners won their final prep race at the Florida Derby. That win catapulted him to become one of the pre-race favorites for the 136th edition of the “Run for the Roses” on Saturday, May 1st. If you think you have a good feel for which...
Read more about Ice Box 2010 Kentucky Derby Odds Odds to Win the 2010 Kentucky Derby: Dublin - April 30, 20102010 Kentucky Derby contender, Dublin, is listed at 12/1 odds to win the big race on Saturday, May 1st. This horse has some solid credentials entering the “Run for the Roses”, finishing third at the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby which is one of the biggest prep races for the derby. He finished second at the Grade 3 Southwest and third at the Grade 2 Rebel, finishing no worse than third place in his final three prep races before the Kentucky Derby. If you want to bet on Dublin or another horse of your...
Read more about Odds to Win the 2010 Kentucky Derby: Dublin 2010 Kentucky Derby Odds: Awesome Act - April 30, 2010There is some concern about Kentucky Derby contender Awesome Act leading up to the 136th edition of the “Run for the Roses”. He suffered an injury in early April, but it expected to be at full strength come race time on Saturday, May 1st. The odds makers feel the injury isn’t too big of a concern, listing Awesome Act at 12/1 to finish in the winner’s circle. Those odds actually make this horse one of the pre-race favorites coming out of the No. 16 post. If you are going to wager on the 2010...
Read more about 2010 Kentucky Derby Odds: Awesome Act 2010 Crown Royal Presents the Heath Calhoun 400 Predictions - April 29, 2010Last week it was Kevin Harvick who was able to withhold the rest of the field for the 2010 Aaron’s 499. Harvick will try and ride that momentum, when the Sprint Cup Series heads to Richmond, Virginia for the 2010 Crown Royal Presents the Heath Calhoun 400 at Richmond International Speedway. It won’t be easy though as Harvick has not recorded a win at this event, and has just won win at Richmond throughout his career. While it’s anyone’s race this weekend, a lot of eyes will...
Read more about 2010 Crown Royal Presents the Heath Calhoun 400 Predictions Sidney’s Candy Odds to Win the 2010 Kentucky Derby - April 29, 2010Sidney’s Candy became a contender when he took down 2010 Kentucky Derby favorite Lookin at Lucky (7/2) in the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby on April 3. He led wire to wire and his top end speed is the best of any horse in this race, which takes place on Saturday, May 1st with the 136th edition of the “Run for the Roses”. You’ll find Sidney’s Candy at 6/1 odds to win coming in and these odds are sure to go down closer to race time, so it would be wise to get your wagers in early if you like...
Read more about Sidney’s Candy Odds to Win the 2010 Kentucky Derby Lookin at Lucky 2010 Kentucky Derby Odds - April 29, 2010Eskendereya came into the 2010 Kentucky Derby as the opening favorite at 6/1. But an injury to the colt’s front leg has forced him to be withdrawn from the race, which takes place Saturday, May 1st. The new favorite is Lookin at Lucky at 7/2 odds to win. Let’s take a look at this horse’s resume and see how he stacks up against the rest of the field. If you are looking to bet on the Kentucky Derby, head over to Sports Interaction where they’ll give you up to a $116 bonus on your initial deposit! Lookin...
Read more about Lookin at Lucky 2010 Kentucky Derby Odds Tips for Betting the 2010 Kentucky Derby - April 29, 2010Predicting the Kentucky Derby gets tougher and tougher each year because of several factors. The overall field continues to get better, there is more time in between races for most horses, and with the new synthetic tracks taking over, it makes it harder to predict how some of these horses will run on the dirt at Churchill Downs. That being said, there are still many tips you can use to make your picks in the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby. Here are some tips to help you with your Derby betting: 1.)...
Read more about Tips for Betting the 2010 Kentucky Derby 2010 Kentucky Derby Picks - April 29, 2010It’s that time of year again with the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby taking place on Saturday, May 1st. This race is known as the “Running of the Roses” and folks will be dressed in their best décor in the crowd, as well as at horse tracks across the country. Almost everyone who tunes in will have made their 2010 Kentucky Derby picks, and you don’t want to be left in the dark. The key to making your picks is to understand several different factors that are important in horse racing....
Read more about 2010 Kentucky Derby Picks Odds to Win the 2010 Kentucky Derby - April 29, 2010Before you make your predictions for the 2010 Kentucky Derby, you must first understand how the odds work. The Kentucky Derby odds are posted, with Lookin at Lucky emerging as the favorite. As of now, this horse is a 7/2 favorite to win the annual “Running of the Roses” and the 136th edition of the Kentucky Derby. That means if you were to wager on Lookin at Lucky to win and he ended up in the winner’s circle, you would profit $3.50 for every $1 wagered. So with a $100 wager, you would get...
Read more about Odds to Win the 2010 Kentucky Derby Dennis Macklin 2010 Kentucky Derby Picks & Predictions - April 29, 2010Looking at Lucky is the 3-1 morning line favorite as 20 top colts got to post in Saturday’s 136th running of the Kentucky Derby. Looking at Lucky was not real lucky drawing the rail for the cavalry charge to the first turn. Garrett Gomez will be in the irons. Rocketsled Sidney’s Candy drew the outside #20 and is 5-1 as the second choice. Ice Box, Devil May Care, and Awsome Act are all 10-1 as the co-third choices. This year’s crop of colts and fillies can be generously called mediocre....
Read more about Dennis Macklin 2010 Kentucky Derby Picks & Predictions 2010 Kentucky Derby Predictions - April 28, 2010The annual “Running of the Roses” takes place Saturday, May 1st with the 136th running of the 2010 Kentucky Derby. This is the biggest race when it comes to horse betting, and it’s the first race of the Triple Crown. Which horse/trainer/jockey combination will find their way to the winner’s circle Saturday? I’ll give you all the contenders along with my top four picks and a long shot for the 2010 edition of the Kentucky Derby. If you are looking to bet on this race, then take your wagers to...
Read more about 2010 Kentucky Derby Predictions Denver Broncos 2010 NFL Draft Grades - April 28, 2010The Denver Broncos were one of the most talked about teams in the 2010 NFL Draft. Many experts did not like how they used their 9 picks in this year’s class, and it’s certainly debatable. We’ll give our grade on this team that factors in the level of talent of the players selected, along with how well the Broncos filled in their team needs. Denver came into the draft looking for help at C, WR, ILB, OG, TE and S in that order pretty much. We’ll list the players they have chosen along with...
Read more about Denver Broncos 2010 NFL Draft Grades Dallas Cowboys 2010 NFL Draft Recap - April 28, 2010The Dallas Cowboys had 6 picks in this year’s 2010 NFL Draft class, and now it’s time to take a look to see how they fared in terms of the talent they selected. Dallas came into the draft with few needs, though getting help at FS and OT was a necessity. With so few needs, they were allowed to basically select mostly with the best player available strategy. Below we list the players they have chosen and also give our grade on how we think the Cowboys fared. When you bet against the NFL lines this...
Read more about Dallas Cowboys 2010 NFL Draft Recap Cleveland Browns 2010 NFL Draft Grades - April 27, 2010The Mike Holmgren era is here, and he has already started to put his stamp on the Cleveland Browns franchise through free agency and via the 2010 NFL Draft. The Browns ended up with 8 picks in this year’s class, and they came in needing help at many different positions. Their most pressing needs were at SS, FS, CB, DE, QB and WR. Let’s take a look at what kind of talent they drafted and how they fulfilled their needs as a team. BetUS is one sportsbook you will want to look into when betting against...
Read more about Cleveland Browns 2010 NFL Draft Grades Cincinnati Bengals 2010 NFL Draft Recap - April 27, 2010The Cincinnati Bengals came into the 2010 NFL Draft needing the most help at TE, SS, FS, DE and DT. We’ll now grade them on how they fared with the 9 picks they used in this year’s draft class. Cincinnati surprisingly got great results from their defense last year, but their offense took a step back. They added WR Antonio Bryant this offseason to help fill their need at wide receiver to give Chad Ochocinco some help. If you are looking for the best bonuses in the business to bet against the NFL...
Read more about Cincinnati Bengals 2010 NFL Draft Recap 2010 NFL Draft Grades: Chicago Bears - April 27, 2010The Chicago Bears only received 5 selections in the 2010 NFL Draft because of their trade to get Jay Cutler last offseason. So they didn’t have a great opportunity to improve their team though they had several needs they needed to fill, most notably at FS, OT, OG, CB and WR. Chicago has chosen to try to upgrade their team in free agency the last few years, and they added one of the best free agents available in DE Julius Peppers to fulfill that need. We’ll give you our draft grade on this team...
Read more about 2010 NFL Draft Grades: Chicago Bears 2010 NFL Draft Recap: Carolina Panthers - April 27, 2010Let’s take a look at the Carolina Panthers 2010 NFL Draft class and see how they came out in terms of team needs and talent. We’ll grade the Panthers on how they fared, and heading into the draft Carolina was looking for help at DT, OLB, WR, QB and DE in that order. With 10 draft picks in this year’s class, the Panthers certainly had a great opportunity to improve their team. Below we have listed which players they selected in which rounds. If you bet the NFL lines throughout the season, then...
Read more about 2010 NFL Draft Recap: Carolina Panthers 2010 Quail Hollow Championship Predictions - April 27, 2010The PGA Tour is in full swing, as many of the best golfers get ready to tee up this week at the 2010 Quail Hollow Championship. The tournament will be played in Charlotte, North Carolina at Quail Hollow Club. The big news surrounding this week’s event is the return of Tiger Woods, as he is set to make his second start of the 2010 season, after falling short at the Masters. Woods is just one of a number of very good players that will be in action this weekend, as 21 of the world’s top...
Read more about 2010 Quail Hollow Championship Predictions Buffalo Bills 2010 NFL Draft Grades - April 26, 2010The Buffalo Bills entered the 2010 NFL draft needing starting-caliber players at several positions. They needed help at WR, DT, QB, OLB, DE, SS and OT in that order. With 9 picks in this year’s draft, they definitely had a great opportunity to fill in some players at these positions. Now let’s take a look at who they have selected along with our final grade on how the Bills came out matching talent with their positions of need. NFL lines are posted for futures wagering already, and it’s not...
Read more about Buffalo Bills 2010 NFL Draft Grades Baltimore Ravens 2010 NFL Draft Recap - April 26, 2010We’ll take a look at the Baltimore Ravens by giving a recap of their 2010 NFL Draft class. We also grade them on how they fared in terms of how they filled their team needs and the talent of the players selected. In order of importance, the Ravens needed help at CB, DT, TE, LB and DE. Adding WR Anquan Boldin in free-agency lessened their top need at this position, and the Ravens were granted 7 picks in this year’s draft to improve their team. If you bet on the NFL odds during the season, then...
Read more about Baltimore Ravens 2010 NFL Draft Recap 2010 NFL Draft Grades: Atlanta Falcons - April 25, 2010It’s time to give a recap of the Atlanta Falcons and how they fared in the 2010 NFL Draft. Atlanta ended up receiving 7 picks in this year’s class, and I’ll list each player selected along with a brief description of the players taken in the first few rounds. I’ll also give my final grade on this team. The Falcons came in needing help at DE, WR and CB most importantly and they were also a bit thin at DT, OLB, OG and TE. If you bet on the NFL lines during the regular season, then take your...
Read more about 2010 NFL Draft Grades: Atlanta Falcons 2010 NFL Draft Recap: Arizona Cardinals - April 25, 2010The 2010 NFL Draft is complete, and now it’s time to give a recap of how the Arizona Cardinals fared with their 7 selections. I’ll go over each pick and give a little insight into players they have selected in the first few rounds. I will also give my grade on how I think this team drafted as a whole. Going into the draft the Cardinals’ top needs were OLB, ILB, TE, OT and CB. If you bet against the NFL odds, then do so at BetUS where they are giving away up to $500 free cash to new customers!...
Read more about 2010 NFL Draft Recap: Arizona Cardinals Washington Redskins 2010 NFL Draft Needs - April 21, 2010The Washington Redskins have been very active this offseason to say the least. With a solid defense a year ago, the Redskins focused on improving their offense over the last few months. Hiring offensive mastermind Mike Shanahan to serve as head coach was a huge step, and the team traded for QB Donovan McNabb from the Philadelphia Eagles to finally get their franchise quarterback. The team cut backup RB Ladell Betts and brought in former featured backs in Willie Parker and Larry Johnson to help out...
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