Preakness Stakes line odds will likely have a number of contenders with no huge favorite in the 2009 Preakness. Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird should be one of the contenders but he probably won’t be favored in Preakness Stakes betting. Let’s look at some of the contenders for the 2009 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 16th.
Preakness Stakes line numbers are simply not going to favor a horse that was 50-1 just two weeks ago. Winning the Kentucky Derby was considered a fluke for Mine That Bird so he probably won’t get respect in Preakness Stakes betting. The three horses behind him in the Kentucky Derby will probably get more respect on the Preakness Stakes line. Pioneerof the Nile, Musket Man and Papa Clem could be interesting choices in Preakness Stakes betting. Other possible starters versus the Preakness Stakes line are Kentucky Derby favorite Friesan Fire, General Quarters and Join in the Dance. Possible newcomers to consider versus the Preakness Stakes line are Big Drama, Mr. Fantasy, Take the Points and Miner’s Escape.
As you look at the contenders on the Preakness Stakes line you will want to start with speed. You don’t want a horse that has to come from behind to win at Pimlico. That could point you against Mine That Bird who came from nowhere to win the Kentucky Derby. Closers rarely win the Preakness because the race is shorter and the speed holds better. That could mean Pioneerof the Nile could win the race. If not for a perfect trip and perfect ride from Calvin Borel in the Derby, Pioneerof the Nile would have been the Derby winner instead of finishing second. Musket Man and Papa Clem are definitely contenders versus the Preakness Stakes line as well since they finished 3rd and 4th respectively.
Another thing to consider as you analyze the Preakness Stakes line is history. Rarely do horses that were not in the Derby come into the Preakness and win. That should mean the previous contenders mentioned who ran in the Derby should get some serious respect versus the Preakness Stakes line.
Favorites have done very well in Preakness Stakes betting throughout the years. Just over 50% of the favorites in Preakness Stakes line odds win the race. That is a huge number and something to keep in mind as you analyze the Preakness Stakes line this year.
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