| Big Brown betting odds remain stable in spite of hoof injury |
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Monday, 26 May 2008
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" I think any injury regardless of how small is something to be concerned about in terms of betting," said Point-Spreads.com horse racing handicapper Reno Gold. "There is no doubt, serious handicappers will be keeping their eyes on the odds the next few days." The crack in Big Brown’s hoof called a “Quarter Crack” is being treated by veterinarian horse specialist Ian MacKinlay who doesn’t think the injury is serious nor will it affect the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner in the upcoming Belmont Stakes on June 7. "We're all concerned because there's a big race coming up," trainer Rick Dutrow Jr.was quoted as saying by the Associated Press. "But Ian has us pretty well relaxed. He's telling me it's nothing and he'll be fine in a few days." Dutrow and hoof specialist McKinlay were pleased with the progress Big Brown showed Monday morning, and feel he remains on schedule to try to become racing’s 12th Triple Crown winner when he goes to post in the 140th Belmont Stakes. “This morning we stopped and saw him early and a lot of heat had come out from yesterday, which is an excellent sign,” McKinlay said. “This could also be a very good thing because he burnt his heels (at Pimlico) and it gives him time to get over that, Dutrow said. “ No way missing four, five or six days is going to affect the outcome and his racing ability when he runs.” Belmont Stakes odds for Monday, May 26 at Sportsbook.com Big Brown 1-3 ($300 bet to win $100) Casino Drive 5-2 ($200 bet to win $500) Denis of Cork 15/2 Tale of Ekati 10-1 Behindatthebar 20-1 Macho Again 20-1 Mint Lane 30-1 Tomcito 30-1
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