Preakness Stakes wagering in 2009 could be all about Big Drama, a horse that did not race in the Kentucky Derby.Preakness Stakes odds probably won’t have Big Drama favored but he will get some attention from gamblers. Let’s look at Big Drama and his chances in Preakness Stakes.
Preakness Stakes wagering facts tell us that Big Drama was the first horse to arrive at Pimlico Race Course for the Preakness on May 16th. “This race is one we’ve been aiming toward,” assistant trainer Celia Fawkes said. Big Drama could be a popular pick in Preakness Stakes considering he has a nice resume of work. Preakness Stakes wagering information tells us that he swept Calder’s three-race Florida Stallion series in 2008 as a 2-year-old and would have been a serious contender in the Kentucky Derby if not for an injury. “The owner really wants to see this horse run as an older horse and have longevity to him,” Celia Fawkes said, “It was probably the safer route.”
Big Drama was superb at Gulfstream Park in the Swale Stakes, setting a track record for seven furlongs as Preakness Stakes wagering facts show. He was placed second because of bumping in the stretch but there was no doubt Big Drama was the superior horse in that race to This Ones for Phil who was moved up to first. If you count that race as a victory then it would be six straight for Big Drama heading into Preakness Stakes wagering. The only time that Big Drama really lost a race was in July of 2008 and that was because of rider error. Big Drama could be a very attractive horse to online sports betting gamblers in Preakness Stakes odds.
John Velazquez will get the ride in Preakness Stakes betting aboard Big Drama. The horse will probably not be favored in Preakness Stakes betting which should make him a solid online betting value. The favorite’s role in Preakness Stakes betting will probably go to a horse that was in the Derby but not the Derby winner. Mine That Bird won the Derby at 50-1 odds but is likely to be the fourth or even fifth choice in Preakness Stakes odds. If Pioneerof the Nile, the second place horse in the Derby is entered, he would likely be the favorite in Preakness Stakes odds.
Big Drama is a horse to watch in Preakness Stakes wagering and one you don’t want to leave out of your exotic wagers. Open an Account and start betting on the 2009 Preakness Stakes at SBG Global!