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Kentucky Oaks (USA Classic Dirt Race)
22.45 (uk time) Churchill Downs (friday, may 4, 2007)
(G1) 1 1/8 Miles 3 Year Olds Fillies Stakes

Kentucky Oaks Runners & UK Betting Odds

Rags to Riches 2/1 (bet-365 uk prices)
Dreaming of Anna 9/2
High Heels 7/1
Octave 7/1
Tough Tiz's Sis 10/1
Cotton Blossom 10/1
Cash Included 14/1
Autobahn Girl 16/1
Mistical Plan 16/1
High Again 16/1
Sealy Hill 25/1
Dawn After Dawn 33/1
Grace Happens 50/1
Swift Temper 50/1

♠ Bet-365 Each-way Terms - 1/5 UK Odds, 1-2-3.
♠ Kentucky Oaks Event Date - 04 May 22:45.
♠ Non Runner No Bet. UK Rule 4 May Apply.
♠ Bet365 Best Odds Guaranteed Race.
♥ Study The American Racing Form At DRF.

Race Selection: RAGS TO RICHES. (Won 2/1 Fav - uk price)

She has been awesome so far... and I see no reason that she will get beat today... no price... but looks strong! (Mrracetrack)

Kentucky Oaks Race Result
10.45pm (uk time) Churchill Downs

1st Rags to Riches 2/1 (uk price)
2nd Octave 7/1 (uk price)
3rd High Heels 7/1 (uk price)

14 Runners

2007 Kentucky Oaks Video Rerun

Labels: Mrracetrack, USA_Racing

Blogged up at 04:18, Friday, May 04, 2007 by the Sandracer.

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2007 Kentucky Derby Overview

This years Kentucky Derby... the 133rd running of the classic "Run For The Roses"... has a scheduled field of 20 starters... all 3 year olds... and it is a wide open race that could see ANY of these 20 horses being victorious.

This is an extremely difficult race to handicap... as the large field will create a lot of traffic problems... and make positioning vital, but difficult... and racing "luck" will play a big part in the outcome of this race.

The major contenders are morning line favorite CURLIN (4/1)... with STREET SENSE (4/1)... SCAT DADDY (6/1)... and NOBIZ LIKE SHOBIZ (8/1) all likely to receive a fair amount of betting support.

A few "price shots" are TIAGO (16/1)... CIRCULAR QUAY (7/1)... and ANY GIVEN SATURDAY (14/1)... all in with a big chance, in my opinion.

With this race at a mile and a quarter distance... which is longer than any of these horses have ever raced before... the horse that gets the best trip, and avoids traffic... will have the best shot a winning.

With no real "stand out"... the stretch run in this race should be dramatic... with any horse within 5-6 lengths at the top of the stretch a possible winner.

This will be a great race to "watch"... but NOT to bet... other than to take a shot with a few 20-1 or better horses and perhaps "get lucky"... as there is little value in betting anything at less odds.

Enjoy the race!

Labels: Mrracetrack, USA_Racing

Blogged up at 07:28, Thursday, May 03, 2007 by the Mrracetrack.

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I have been a horse racing fan/fanatic for over 40 years now.

I have watched, wagered, and owned race horses during that timespan.

I primarily follow American Harness racing, but I do enjoy Thoroughbred racing as well.

I watched Kauai King win the Kentucky Derby in 1966... and have watched every Kentucky Derby since.

Over the years... I have never grown tired of watching horse's race... everything from the cheap claimers and maiden races... to the top stake races like the Breeders Cup and Triple Crown races.

I have picked my fair share of winners... and MORE than my share of "losers"... but hope springs eternal in the mind of a horse player and gambler.

I hope to contribute to this blog periodically, and offer a bit of insight into a few major races... and racing in general.

I will post an "overview" shortly of this years Kentucky Derby... to be raced on Saturday May 5th.

Labels: Mrracetrack

Blogged up at 06:53, by the Mrracetrack.

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