Preakness Stakes Betting: Rachel Alexandra Still Favorite

Heading into Saturday morning, filly Rachel Alexandra remained a modest favorite to win the 2009 Preakness Stakes race.  Her payout odds were slightly better than even still at some online sportsbooks. 

BetUS.com listed Rachel Alexandra as an even favorite paying $100 for every $100 bet.  Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird would pay out an astonishing $500 for every $100 bet.

Preakness Stakes betting has been brisk but there is not nearly as much interest in this event as with the Kentucky Derby according to Gambling911.com stats.  This is considered normal especially when the race is lacking an "overhyped contender thought capable of winning the triple crown". 

All 2009 Preakness Stakes betting odds courtesy of BetUS.com

1

Big Drama    

+1000

2

Mine That Bird    

+500

3

Musket Man    

+1000

4

Luv Gov    

+4000

5

Friesan Fire    

+650

6

Terrain    

+2200

7

Papa Clem    

+900

8

General Quarters    

+2000

9

Pioneerof the Nile    

+450

10

Flying Private    

+5000

11

Take the Points    

+3000

12

Tone It Down    

+5000

13

Rachel Alexandra    

Ev