| 2009 Preakness Stakes Preview Part II |
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Friday, 15 May 2009
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 Point-Spreads.com brings you the second installment of VegasInsider.com resident horse betting expert Anthony Stabile’s 2009 Preakness Stakes Preview. With 24 hours to go before 134th running of the Preakness Stakes race starts, horse racing bettors are urged to get their wagers in as early as possible since the online racebooks will be slammed tomorrow with many anticipating record horse racing betting handle. Rachel Alexandra is listed with +150 betting odds (Bet $100 to win $150) at Sportsbook.com making the filly the 2009 Preakness Stakes Favorite.2009 Preakness Stakes Preview Part II - As expected, thirteen three-year-olds were entered for the 134th running of the G1 Preakness on Wednesday, led by the fantastic filly Rachel Alexandra who was installed as the 8-5 morning line favorite. While she is one of six new shooters, today we’ll focus on the seven who contested the G! Kentucky Derby a little less than two weeks ago. And what better place to start than with the upset winner, Mine That Bird. We all know his somewhat crazy story by now. Trainer Chip Woolley was hobbling around Churchill Downs on crutches, the result of a motorcycle accident that occurred earlier this year; Woolley drove Mine That Bird by van from New Mexico to Kentucky, a 21 hour drive; a co-owner was involved in a political mess up in Alaska; the connections gave the roses from the winning Derby blanket out in front of the Derby museum the day after the race. And, of course, Calvin Borel’s amazing rail-skimming ride that has somewhat overshadowed the horse himself. Like Rachel Alexandra, the human aspect of the story seems to have taken away from what this horse accomplished. HE WON THE DERBY!!! Only 134 others have been able to say that and it’s something you can never take away from him. Not bad for a horse who was winless on dirt prior to the Derby, in races at Sunland Park that weren’t even graded. What was taken away from him was his jockey, who decided to stay with Rachel Alexandra. Hall of Famer Mike Smith will replace Borel in the saddle on Saturday. Almost seven lengths behind the winner, Pioneerof the Nile, Musket Man and Papa Clem, in order, finished in a three horse blanket finish for second. As if the Trail needed more controversy, many feel that Pioneerof the Nile should have been disqualified from second, but it’s the Kentucky Derby and short of bloodshed, no horse is getting DQed. It may not be right but it’s just how it is. Get the rest of VegasInsider.com Horse Racing Betting Expert Anthony Stabile’s 2009 Preakness Stakes Preview Part II here. Stabile will be reporting LIVE from Pimlico Race Course this weekend and offering up his expert advice daily exclusively at VegasInsider.com. All horse racing bettors looking to make wagers on the 2009 Preakness Stakes should purchase Anthony Stabile’s winning horse picks today. Sportsbook.com has posted horse racing betting odds to win the 2009 Preakness Stakes: Big Drama: +1000 Flying Private: +4000 Friesan Fire: +650 General Quarters: +1500 Lov Gov: +4000 Mine That Bird: +450 Musket Man: +1000 Papa Clem: +800 Pioneerof The Nile: +450 Rachel Alexandra: +150 Take The Points: +2500 Terrain: +3000 Tone It Down: +3000                        |
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