Horse Racing

Fountain of Youth 2012 Odds: Union Rags Now the Favorite to Win Kentucky Derby

Union Rags is looking like the horse to beat at this year’s Kentucky Derby with early odds set at 6 to 1 at BetOnline.com. 

Hymn Book Wins Donn Handicap

At 13-2 odds, Hymn Book has won the 2012 Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park in Florida, USA.  You can bet on horses at Bookmaker.eu and receive an 8 percent rebate (bonus code is GAMBLING911).  Horse bets are not placed in any pari-mutual pools. 

Much of the hype surrounding what was this year’s biggest race thus far centered on the two Triple Crown winners going up against one another, Shackleford and Ruler On Ice. 

2012 Dubai Carnival Betting Odds: Meydan $250,000 UAE 2,000 Guineas, More

The 2012 Dubai Carnival Betting odds were available for the Meydan Racecourse.  Odds on this event will be available at Bookmaker.eu here.  Get 8 percent rebates. 

Brave Spartacus, Avonrose Horse Bets Among Most Popular 12 January

Brave Spartacus and Avonrose were the favorites among horse bettors for 12 January, 2012. 

Brave Spartacus was running the Catterick 14:45 at odds of 7 to 1 at some race books, though trending had him dipping to 6 to 1 and we could see this number slashed further with the money flowing his way.

Time Form isn’t exactly upbeat about Spartacus’ prospects at Catterick Thursday.

Ladbroke Hurdle Betting Odds 2011: Prospect Wells at 5 to 1

Ladbroke Hurdle 2011 betting odds have Prospect Wells as the 5 to 1 favorite and among the most wagered on horses in this race.  Brampour follows with 7 to 1 odds.  Featherbed Lane was at 10 to 1 odds while Olofi came in at 12 to 1.  All online race books were offering Prospect Wells at 5 to 1, Gambling911.com noted. 

As a Paul Nicholls trained horse, Prospect Wells has won twice and finished second at Cheltenham.

Market Rasen Betting Odds: Drumlang, Alloro, Roxane Bruere Top Picks

Market Rasen betting odds had Drumlang getting the most action from punters, nearly 60 percent to be exact.  Drumlang had odds of 8/11 at Bet365, one of the only books offering odds on the race overnight.    

Other picks for this race included Alloro, one of the day’s biggest movers when it comes to odds, listed at 12/1.  Roxane Bruere was at 3/1.

From the Sportinglife Preview: 

Ffos Las 14:20 Betting Odds 28 November

Ffos Las 14:20 betting odds had Phardessa getting slightly more action than Red Rouble for the 28 November race.   Phardessa, at 14/1 odds (Ladbrokes), was the biggest mover coming into Monday.

Time Form says of Phardessa: 

Has stood little racing in recent years, but looked set to take a hand on return over hurdles at Chepstow before paying price for early keenness. Has solid record over fences and considered.

Red Rouble was the favorite at 5/2 odds. 

Newbury 13:30 Betting Odds: The Boss a Huge Mover

Newbury 13:30 betting odds had The Boss as one of the biggest movers in Irish and English horse racing Saturday 26 November.  This is the 2m 6f 110yrds Class 3 Sportingbet Novices Handicap Chase (For The Fulke Walwyn Trophy) (4yo plus).

Racebooks were coming in with a price of 8 to 1.

The Boos is described as the “point winner who paid his way over hurdles/fences last season, rounding off with 21f handicap win at Warwick. Back over the bigger obstacles on return, and yard could hardly be in better form.”

Drosselmeyer Wins the Breeders Cup Classic 2011 in Shocker: Mike Smith Beats Ex

Drosselmeyer has won the Breeders Cup Classic 2011 with odds of 25-1.

Mike Smith defeated his ex-girl friend Chantal Sutherland, who led much of the way with Game On Dude and finished second.   This was won right at the wire.

Game On Dude and Uncle Mo had led much of the way. 

The Associated Press had this to say about Drosselmeyer, last year’s Belmont Stakes winner:

Breeders Cup Odds 2011: Uncle Mo Now 6 to 1 Saturday Afternoon

Flat Out Breeders Cup Odds Still 5 to 1: Uncle Mo Now 6 to 1 Odds

Flat Out was still listed at 5 to 1 odds Saturday morning, vying for the “favorite” position with Uncle Mo and Havre De Grace. 

Trainer Scooter Dickey insisted Flat Out was in perfect health and ready to race following his morning hoof massage.

Flat Out has been plagued by injuries in the past and previously suffered from foot problems.

Blacksmith Tommy Wildey confirmed: “His feet are the best they’ve been since I’ve been working on them.”

Breeders’ Cup Classic 2011 Contest Pays $100,000: Take The Challenge

Check out this Breeders Cup Classic 2011 contest:  Play for more than $100,000.00 in cash in the Sportsbook.com Breeders’ Cup Classic Challenge.

There is no better way to celebrate the 27th running of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships than by cashing in on a six-figure payday.

Also, a $2,500.00 guaranteed prize will be up for grabs just in case no one collects the $100K.

Favorites to Win 2011 Breeders Cup: Uncle Mo, Havre De Grace, So You Think in Dead Heat

There are now three favorites to win the 2011 Breeders Cup Classic, each at 4/1 odds:  Uncle Mo, Havre De Grace and So You Think.  Churchill Downs owned TwinSpires.com was offering betting for the Breeders Cup to US citizens here.

Uncle Mo is still technically the favorite with some books still offering his odds at 3/1 while none of the other two aforementioned contenders have a prices slashed that low as of this writing. 

Breeders Cup Classic 2011 Picks

A few Breeders Cup Classic 2011 picks from the experts as Gambling911.com readers prepare to place bets either at Churchill Downs or online with Churchill Downs right here (TwinSpires is their official online horse book).