Preakness Stakes betting odds are sometimes influenced by the trainer of the horse. While it is true that many factors go into picking a winner in Preakness Stakes wagering, the trainer factor oftentimes goes overlooked. Let’s see just how important it can be.
Preakness Stakes betting odds will likely favor horses with a big reputation, regardless of the trainer. If a horse won the Kentucky Derby then he is going to get respect in Preakness Stakes wagering, whether or not he has a good trainer or not. A good trainer will sometimes point you to a good horse in Preakness Stakes betting odds.
You can examine the trainer a lot more than just the basic stats when it comes to Preakness Stakes betting odds. How has the trainer done historically in Preakness Stakes wagering? How has he done as a favorite in Preakness Stakes betting odds? You might also want to look at how a trainer does overall in horse racing in a favorite or an underdog role. Certain trainers excel in certain situations just like horses do.
You really need to look at the trainer and what he expects to accomplish in Preakness Stakes betting odds. Some trainers might be entering horses in the Preakness just because the overall field is weak. Others might be going in with the belief that they can really win. Still others might just be using the race as a testing ground. Normally the trainer will give you information before the race begins as to his intentions in Preakness Stakes betting odds and the realistic chances his horse has of winning the race.
There are a couple of Hall of Fame trainers that have done pretty well in Preakness Stakes betting odds. Bob Baffert and D. Wayne Lukas have done very well in Preakness Stakes betting odds although Baffert has the better winning percentage with far fewer starters than Lukas. Baffert has Pioneerof the Nile and he could be favored in Preakness Stakes wagering if he is entered.
One trainer that you don’t want in Preakness Stakes betting odds is Nick Zito. He is 1 for 19 in Preakness Stakes betting odds and that is almost as bad as Todd Pletcher’s horrible record in the Kentucky Derby.
Consider the trainer factor as one of the factors you look at as you handicap Preakness Stakes betting odds this year.
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