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)
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.
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.
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.