2011 Preakness Final Results and Payouts (OFFICIAL): Winner: (9) I’ll Have Another 8.40 | 3.80 | 2.80 Second: (7) Bodemeister x | 3.20 | 2.80 Third: (6) Creative Cause x | x | 3.60 Exacta: 9-7 $18.60 Trifecta: 9-7-6 $35.40 Superfecta: 9-7-6-4 $424.30 Pre-Race Odds/Payouts: The Preakness Stakes goes off this weekend at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. This is the second jewel of the Triple Crown and 2012 marks the 137th running of this prestigious event. With only 11 horses...
Read more about 2012 Preakness Stakes Payouts 2012 Preakness Stakes Contenders - May 17, 2012This Saturday horse racing fans from all over will have their eyes on the 2012 Preakness Stakes. I’ll Have Another tries to back up his win at the Kentucky Derby and become the first horse to win the Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978. There are 11 horses in the field for the Preakness Stakes, including four horses that finished in the top five at the Kentucky Derby. Six horses that raced at the Derby are scheduled to start in the Preakness Stakes. There is a lot that has to go right for...
Read more about 2012 Preakness Stakes Contenders 2012 Preakness Stakes Post Positions - May 17, 2012There’s no question that post positions matter in horse racing. They have been drawn for the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes which takes place on Saturday, May 19. I’ll Have Another won the Kentucky Derby and is the second favorite in the Preakness at 5/2. Derby runner-up Bodemeister has recently dropped to 8/5 and is currently the favorite. Bodemeister appears to be coming from a very good position. He will start 7th, which is a spot that has seen two Preakness winners in the last...
Read more about 2012 Preakness Stakes Post Positions Odds to Win 2012 Preakness Stakes - May 16, 2012With the Kentucky Derby in the books, the attention now shifts to the 2012 Preakness Stakes and I’ll Have Another’s attempt to win the Triple Crown. The task won’t be easy considering there hasn’t been a horse to accomplish the feat since Affirmed in 1978. The race is scheduled for Saturday, May 19 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Six horses that took part in the Kentucky Derby are set to race in the Preakness Stakes; I’ll Have Another (1st), Bodemeister...
Read more about Odds to Win 2012 Preakness Stakes 2012 Preakness Stakes Horses - May 16, 2012The field for the 2012 Preakness Stakes has 11 horses scheduled to take part in the race this Saturday. I’ll Have Another comes in as the favorite alongside Bodemeister at 3/1 after winning the Kentucky Derby. Six of these horses also ran in the Derby, so we can get a good gauge on about half the field coming in. Here is a quick look at the 11 horses that are headed to Pimlico Saturday. I’ll Have Another (3/1) - The Kentucky Derby champion looks to remain unbeaten this year while...
Read more about 2012 Preakness Stakes Horses 2012 Preakness Stakes Picks - May 16, 2012The 2012 Preakness Stakes is just around the corner. It’s time for me to make my picks on which horses will win, place and show at the second leg of the Triple Crown. I’ll Have Another won the Kentucky Derby with a late charge to oust Bodemeister at the finish line. To no surprise, he and Bodemeister are the favorites to win the Preakness Stakes at 3/1. While I’ll Have Another has a great shot at winning this Saturday at Pimlico Race Course, there have only been seven horses in...
Read more about 2012 Preakness Stakes Picks 2012 Preakness Stakes Predictions - May 15, 2012The 137th running of the Preakness Stakes is set for Saturday, May 19th. This is the second leg of the Triple Crown, and just like the Kentucky Derby, it’s any horse’s race. Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland plays host to this event, and millions of horse racing fans from around the world will be tuning in to watch. With such a wide open field, it’s never easy to pick a winning wager. I’m going to give my predictions on the Preakness below by listing the finishing order of the top...
Read more about 2012 Preakness Stakes Predictions 2012 Kentucky Derby Selections - May 4, 2012It’s time to get out that fancy hat of yours, as the 2012 Kentucky Derby is just one day away. The best three-year old Thoroughbred horses in the business will try to add their name to the record books at Churchill Downs this Saturday. What most consider the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” is scheduled to start at 6:23 EST and will be televised nationally on NBC. Who will win “The Run for the Roses” this year? That is a question a lot of people have been trying...
Read more about 2012 Kentucky Derby Selections How to Bet the 2012 Kentucky Derby - May 3, 2012The most exciting two minutes in sports is about to get underway. The 137th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 7th at Churchill Downs. There will be millions wagered on this race, and figuring out how to go about betting the Kentucky Derby can be a head-scratcher. While it’s not certain that one of the favorites will come through as we’ve seen over the years, a good place to start would be by looking at the favorites. I’ll go over the top five contenders below and...
Read more about How to Bet the 2012 Kentucky Derby 2012 Kentucky Derby Picks - May 3, 2012The 138th running of the Kentucky Derby is set for this Saturday at Churchill Downs. The historic race that brings in fans from all over is guaranteed to be an entertaining race, as there really isn’t a clear-cut favorite. To help you make your Kentucky Derby picks, here is a look at the eight horses I feel have a legit shot at winning. Bodemeister (+400) Not only is Bodemeister the odds on favorite to win the race, but he is my top choice to finish ahead of the field on Saturday. There is...
Read more about 2012 Kentucky Derby Picks 2012 Kentucky Derby Post Positions - May 3, 2012We are just two days away from the running of the 2012 Kentucky Derby, and with the post positions released on Wednesday, now is the best time to lock in your winners. While horses can’t win the race by what post position they receive, many feel they can lose it or at least really limit their chances. To help you get a better feel on how the post position could effect your favorite horse this week, here is a quick look at the three starting positions, and how it might effect some of the favorites. Inside...
Read more about 2012 Kentucky Derby Post Positions 2012 Kentucky Derby Jockeys - May 3, 2012There are many different factors to consider when deciding which horses to wager on for the 2012 Kentucky Derby. The one we are going to look at in this article is the jockey. I am going to go over each jockey in the field and list which horse they are riding, along with a brief history of their success. The leading Kentucky Derby winning jockey is Eddie Arcaro with five victories. He won the Triple Crown with Whirlaway in 1941 and came back seven years later to capture the same feat with Citation....
Read more about 2012 Kentucky Derby Jockeys 2012 Kentucky Derby Predictions - May 2, 2012The field is pretty much set for the 2012 running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. 20 three-year-old thoroughbred horses will line the track in this Grade I stakes race for a chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. While the winner will still have to win the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes later in the year, you can’t win the Triple Crown without taking home the checkered flag at the derby. Last year, Dialed in went off as a 5-to-1 favorite, but finished a disappointing...
Read more about 2012 Kentucky Derby Predictions Odds to Win the Kentucky Derby 2012 - May 2, 2012The 2012 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 5 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. This year marks the 138th running of arguably the biggest horse racing event of the year. The Kentucky Derby is known as the “Fastest Two Minutes in Sports.” One horse will leave this weekend with the opportunity to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed accomplished the feat back in 1978. Picking the winner of the Kentucky Derby is no easy task. The odds on favorite hasn’t...
Read more about Odds to Win the Kentucky Derby 2012 2011 Kentucky Derby Betting - May 2, 2012The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May every year. That means the most exciting two minutes in sports is just around the corner, and will be held on May 5, 2012. Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky is the sight for the annual Run for the Roses. The Kentucky Derby is oldest sporting event in the United States, first run back in 1985. Millions from around the world tune in to watch. Many of those will have money on this race, whether they are actually at Churchill Downs or...
Read more about 2011 Kentucky Derby Betting Kentucky Derby History - April 11, 2012The Kentucky Derby is one of the most prestigious events in the world. It is known as the “Run for the Roses” because a blanket of 554 red roses is awarded to the Kentucky Derby winner each year. This tradition started back in 1983, and it has stuck ever since. Many also refer to this race as “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports” for its approximate duration. The Kentucky Derby is a 1.25 mile race for three-year old thoroughbred horses, drawing an average of 150,000 visitors each year. That...
Read more about Kentucky Derby History Top 5 Kentucky Derby Festival Events - April 10, 2012The Kentucky Derby Festival has many different events leading up to the big race. Some events are bigger than others, and I’m going to give you a rundown of the top five that I believe are the most exciting. If you are a first-timer, then this list should certainly help make your decisions a little easier on which events to attend this year. Decide which horse you believe is showing the best value on race day by checking out our Kentucky Derby Odds. Top 5 Kentucky Derby Festival Events Thunder...
Read more about Top 5 Kentucky Derby Festival Events Past Winners of Both Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes - June 10, 2011There is guaranteed to be no Triple Crown winner this year after two different horses won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. Animal Kingdom won at Churchill Downs as a 21-to-1 long shot, and after a runner up finish at Pimlico he is the odds-on favorite to win the Belmont Stakes. Shackleford edged him by one-half length in the Preakness after going off at 13-to-1 odds to win. Both of these horses still have a chance to win two of the three legs, which remains a tough feat to accomplish....
Read more about Past Winners of Both Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes Past Winners of Both Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes - June 10, 2011Many casual followers of American horse racing only follow the US Triple Crown races (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes), and some are only interested when there is an actual contender to win the Triple Crown. The fact of the matter is that it is actually pretty rare for a horse to win both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. This year’s Belmont features a horse with a good chance to do just that as Animal Kingdom won the Kentucky Derby, finished second in the Preakness,...
Read more about Past Winners of Both Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes 2011 Belmont Stakes Trainers - June 9, 2011The Belmont Stakes is the third leg of the Triple Crown and the year 2011 marks the 143rd running of this race. It is the oldest and most demanding of the three Triple Crown races, being run on a 1 ½-mile oval in Elmont, New York. Trainers have their work cut out for them in trying to prepare their horses for this grueling run, which certainly tests the stamina and heart of a horse. I’m going to give a brief history of the trainers which have guided horses in the Belmont Stakes, as well as providing...
Read more about 2011 Belmont Stakes Trainers Belmont Stakes Winners - June 9, 2011Below you’ll find a list of every winning horse, jockey, trainer, and owner for the Belmont Stakes since it’s inaugural year of 1867. We’ve also included the post positions (PP) winning times and the odds at post for every horse where the information was available. The Stakes is held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York and is a 1.5 mile race open to three year old Thoroughbreds. It is the third and final leg of horse racing’s US Triple Crown, held three weeks after the...
Read more about Belmont Stakes Winners 2011 Belmont Stakes Jockeys - June 9, 2011Jockeys can make all of the difference in a horse race. They can just as easily lose a race for a horse as win it, so the importance of having a good rider on board cannot be overlooked. The 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes is set to get underway this weekend on Saturday, June 11th. I’m going to give a brief history of the jockeys in the Belmont, while also listing a few names to keep your eye on. Eddie Arcaro is the record-holder with six victories in the Belmont over 22 career starts. You...
Read more about 2011 Belmont Stakes Jockeys 2011 Belmont Stakes Post Positions - June 8, 2011The post positions have been drawn for the 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes. Bettors from around the world will be making their moves after seeing where the horses will take off out of the gate for the third leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday, June 11th. I am going to list the post positions for you below, but first I want to give you some information on the history of the Belmont Stakes. Most major tracks are one-mile ovals such as Churchill Downs, Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park. Located in...
Read more about 2011 Belmont Stakes Post Positions 2011 Belmont Stakes Horses, Field, & Lineup - June 8, 2011The speculation is finally over as to which horses will run in the 143rd Belmont Stakes. Using my resources, I have come up with a list of probable starters for this third leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday, June 11th. Before you can start making your picks and predictions on which horse is going to come out on top, you must first understand what each contender has to offer. Only three of the last 12 Belmont winners paid single digits on a $2 wager, with those being Empire Maker ($6), Point Given...
Read more about 2011 Belmont Stakes Horses, Field, & Lineup 2011 Belmont Stakes Picks - June 7, 2011The Belmont Stakes is just around the corner which means it’s time to start making your picks on which horse will win. This is the third leg of the Triple Crown and even though different horses won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, there is still money to be made. This event takes place in Belmont, New York on Saturday, June 11th. It will be nationally televised on NBC so you’ll be able to tune in and see if your tickets cash. Before making your picks, be sure to not leave any stone unturned....
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