Horse Racing
Horseracing odds, bet on horses
Norman Asbjornson, King Congie and Mr. Commons Odds to Win Preakness Stakes
Dance City Odds to Win Preakness Stakes
Dance City odds to win the 2011 Preakness Stakes were listed at 8/1 or +800
Preakness Stakes Picks (2011): Post Positions
Gambling911.com has your Preakness Stakes picks for 2011 with Kentucky Derby with a special emphasis on post positions.
Horse Betting: Latest odds
Looking at horse betting and the latest odds our focus this week is on the 2011 Preakness Stakes.
The Preakness Stakes is the second leg of the esteemed Triple Crown. It is an American Grade I stakes race 1-3/16 mile (1.91 km) thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds held on the third Saturday in May, just two weeks after the Kentucky Derby. The race takes place at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. It is widely considered the second biggest horse race of the year in terms of traffic generated to the Gambling911.com website.
Nehro Jockey Michael Baze Found Dead at Churchill Downs
The jockey who once rode Kentucky Derby 2nd place finisher Nehro has been found dead in his vehicle parked near the Churchill Downs stables.
Duke of York Stakes 2011 – Odds to Win
The Duke of Yorks Stakes 2011 odds to win were available at William Hill.
The Duke of York Stakes 2011 will be held Wednesday May 11, 2011 with Regal The Duke of York Stakes 2011 will be held Wednesday May 11, 2011 with Regal Parade the 11/2 favorite at William Hill. The weekend’s rain has likely provided Regal Paradise with an edge.
2011 Kentucky Derby Sets Record: $165.2 Million in Wagers
The 2011 Kentucky Derby brought in a record $165.2 million in wagers, and that is not including bets taken online.
All-sources wagering on the Kentucky Derby card was $165.2 million, the third-highest in Derby history and an increase of 1.5 percent over the prior year's $162.7 million. All-sources handle on the Derby race itself was $112.0 million, flat with 2010's $112.7 million. Churchill Downs returned $135.3 million to bettors, which amounts to 81.9 percent of total wagering on the Derby Day race card.
2011 Kentucky Derby Contenders – Betting Action
The 2011 Kentucky Derby contenders based on the odds of even to +2000 or 20/1 included:
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2011 Kentucky Derby Weather Forecast: Mud Possible
The 2011 Kentucky Derby weather forecast could call for mud. So which horses ride best in the slop and mud?
One of the most important things to consider before betting on Saturday’s big race is the 2011 Kentucky Derby weather….and it won’t be easy to predict. Thunderstorms are expected at any time during the afternoon and evening. A heavy downpour means a sloppy track. That means look for horses that race best in mud.
