Horse Racing
Horse Racing Betting: Here you will find all the latest betting news on the world's biggest horse racing events from the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Breeders Cup to some of the United Kingdom's most prestigious races such as the Aintree Grand National and Epsom Derby. Check back regularly for the latest horse racing odds.
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.
Shackleford Kentucky Derby Odds
Shackleford Kentucky Derby odds were coming in at +1350, closing in on single digits.
Trainer Dale Romans said of his number 14 spot: “It’s a great spot for us at 14. Most of the speed is inside us, especially Comma to the Top, who is probably quicker than we are. That’s the horse you want to be outside of most of all. If we can get a clean break with the extra space (from the auxiliary gate), the hope is to sit second. Being outside of Comma to the Top gives us options.”
Master of Hounds Kentucky Derby Odds
Master of Hounds Kentucky Derby odds were set at 16/1 at Bookmaker.com.
Jockey Garrett Gomez said of the number 11 post position: “It’s good. We’re not too far inside, not too far outside. We’re right in the middle of the field. We’ll have to make our own trip, just like anywhere, but I like the draw.”
Master of Hounds is the only Derby entrant with a race at 1 3/16 miles.
