Preakness Stakes Power Rankings
Written May 14, 2009 by Jack Jones
This year’s Preakness Stakes is still a few days away, but our friends over at BetUS racebook have put together their power rankings in order to help you prepare for the race. There is a lot of talk about Rachel Alexandra since that filly looked so impressive with her win at the Kentucky Oaks, but there are a few other horses that DS Williamson thinks you should look at. If you are going to bet the race, then BetUS is offering a match bonus up to $500 for our readers.
1. Papa Clem (+700) – The son of Smart Strike did a great job getting up with the fast pace that was set at the Kentucky Derby. He was on the inside of the track but switched to the outside before the top of the stretch before making his move. He should run a better race here at the Preakness and you have to like how his sire has already produced Curlin, who is a former Preakness winner. There is quite a bit of value with him here as a $100 bet would give you $700 if he can win the race.
2. Pioneerof The Nile (+450) – Don’t forget about the Derby runner-up either. It’s hard to beleive that the son of Empire Maker still isn’t getting much credit even though he pretty much ran on pace, but on the outside for the entire race, which had the worst conditions on the track. He could be a horse ready to make a nice run here at the Preakness.
3. Mine That Bird (+400) – The Derby winner is getting a fairly strong price here as he tries for the second leg of the Triple Crown. This horse took a giant leap forward in the Derby so if you are one of those people who thinks this horse is closer to Giacomo than Street Sense you are crazy. He has a solid pedigree being sired by Birdstone and he will most likely be seeing a faster pace with some front runners. If you want to take a shot on the Derby winner then a $100 bet could net you $400 with a win.
His power rankings were rounded out by Musket Man at +1000 and Rachel Alexandra, who is the favorite at -125. Musket Man finished third at the Derby and he’s won five of the seven races he’s been in and placed third in the other two. There is plenty of value on him there. Be careful with Rachel Alexandra as she looked impressive at the Oaks, but that was against a pretty weak field. She just isn’t really worth a look at that short of odds when for the most part she is untested against the big boys.
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