Why Classic Empire Preakness Odds on the Rise

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20 May, 2017

Why Classic Empire Preakness Odds on the Rise

Classic Empire at some books was listed at 2-1 odds, slashed from the opening number of 3-1.

Bookmaker was still offering Classic Empire at +265 for a payout potential of $26.50 on every $10 bet.

Like with the Kentucky Derby, this Preakness Stakes race is being billed as one between Derby winner Always Dreaming and 4^th place finisher Classic Empire.

“It’s not a two-horse race,” Classic Empire trainer Mark Casse said. “There’s some other nice horses in this race. If there is too much concentration (on the two favorites) it could set it up for somebody else.”

The latest odds appear below

PREAKNESS STAKES FUTURES - May 20

Preakness 2017 - Winner (refunds on non starters)
88501	Multiplier	+2550
88502	Cloud Computing	+1015
88503	Hence	+2050
88504	Always Dreaming	+100
88505	Classic Empire	+265
88506	Gunnevera	+1415
88507	Term of Art	+5250
88508	Senior Investment	+3050
88509	Lookin at Lee	+1415
88510	Conquest Mo Money	+1015

- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com

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