Preakness Stakes lines could have the filly Rachel Alexandra as the favorite if she is entered. Preakness Stakes odds would be very competitive behind her at the sports book with Pioneerof the Nile, Mine That Bird, Friesan Fire, Musket Man and Papa Clem following.
Preakness Stakes lines would also include newcomers Big Drama and Hull who might actually be more attractive than some of the Kentucky Derby horses. General Quarters and Flying Private would be longshots in sports betting along with other newcomers like Take The Points and Terrain.
Normally there are two main handicapping trends to keep in mind with Preakness Stakes lines but both of them can probably be thrown out this year. Usually the Kentucky Derby winner is the way to go in Preakness Stakes betting or at least one of the horses from the Derby. In 2009 it could be that neither of those Preakness Stakes betting options is very attractive at the sports book. Taking Mine That Bird in the Preakness is very iffy at best considering the horse was a fluke to win at 50-1 odds in the Kentucky Derby. The horse got a dream ride, perfect conditions and a weak overall field. That is not likely to be repeated in Preakness Stakes betting. Taking another horse from the Derby in Preakness Stakes betting is somewhat more attractive but if Rachel Alexandra is entered then that option also looks iffy. Pioneerof the Nile looks like a quality horse in Preakness Stakes odds but there are serious questions about every other horse coming from the Derby.
Preakness Stakes lines are going to be fluid this year because the field is large and the sports betting questions are many. Can Mine That Bird prove his Derby run was no fluke? Can any of the other Derby horses bounce back from poor efforts? Can any of the newcomers make an impact in Preakness Stakes betting? Can a filly top a field of males in Preakness Stakes betting?
As you look at Preakness Stakes odds this year you have a few different options. You can go with history and look at Mine That Bird or another Kentucky Derby horse or you can go with the favorite. That might be the best way to go in Preakness Stakes betting. The favorite wins half the time in Preakness Stakes odds and Rachel Alexandra looks like the real deal.
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