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THE SMARTY EFFECT

Make-A-Wish To Meet Smarty Jones

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | June 29th, 2008 | Add a comment
Tune into ESPN June 30 during SportsCenter’s “My Wish” series at 6PM to view a young boy’s wish of meeting Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner Smarty Jones. Three Chimneys Farm and the Kentucky region of the Make-A-Wish Foundation teamed up … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Preakness Results and Payouts

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 17th, 2008 | Add a comment
Get your 2008 Preakness results and payouts here. (AP Images) Big Brown has won the 2008 Preakness Stakes! Here are Bodog’s Preakness results: Win / Place / Show Payouts Gate Horse Min Win Place Show 7 BIG BROWN $2 $2.40 $2.60 $2.40 1 MACHO AGAIN $2 $17.20 $10.40 3 ICABAD CRANE $2 $5.60 Big Brown’s victory means he’s got a serious shot at the Triple Crown! The Belmont Stakes is next. Get your Belmont Stakes odds at the Bodog Sportsbook. Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Big Brown Preakness Stakes Winner

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 17th, 2008 | Add a comment
As predicted, Big Brown has taken the Preakness Stakes win. (AP Images) Big Brown is the offical Preakness Stakes winner. Yes, the 2008 Preakness Stakes is over and Big Brown is officially a Triple Crown contender. After a 30-year dry spell, will the “Test of the Champion” make Big Brown a Triple Crown winner this year? Preakness finishers including jockey name/trainer name: Big … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Preakness Picks as Post Time Nears

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 16th, 2008 | Add a comment
Do you have your Preakness picks for tomorrow’s race? (AP Images) With the 2008 Preakness Stakes post time approaching, many racing fans are clamoring to get the best Preakness picks. Field for 133d Preakness Stakes: Weights: 126 pounds Distance: 1 3/16 miles Purse: $1 million First place: $650,000 Second place: $200,000 Third place: $100,000 Fourth place: $50,000. Post time: 6:09 p.m. ET with television coverage on NBC Bodog Racebook weekly … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Big Brown Preakness Stakes Favorite

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 15th, 2008 | Add a comment
Everyone is saying that the Preakness is Big Brown’s party. (AP Images) After an outstanding victory when Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown crossed the finish line 4 3/4 lengths ahead of the other contenders, all signs point to Big Brown as the odds-on favorite to win the 2008 Preakness Stakes. This Saturday, the colt will face 12 other three-year-olds in the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Preakness Post Positions

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 14th, 2008 | Add a comment
The post positions have been drawn for the 2008 Preakness Stakes. (AP Images) Pre-race favorite is Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown, who drew post position seven for the 133rd running of the Preakness Stakes, which is set for this coming Saturday, May 17. Big Brown was slated to compete against the fifth-place finisher Recapturetheglory, the only other Derby horse who it was … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Preakness Odds

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 14th, 2008 | Add a comment
Bodog Racebook oddsmakers have come up with some interesting Preakness props. (AP Images) With the field set at 13, the post positions to be announced shortly, the Preakness Stakes which is to be held May 17 at Pimlico is going to be exciting. Here are some of Bodog’s props: Will the winner of the 2008 Preakness Stakes complete the race faster than the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Preakness Stakes Field

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 13th, 2008 | Add a comment
What would the odds for the Preakness be without Big Brown? The Bodog Racebook has the answer. (AP Images) Every book has Big Brown listed as the favorite to take the Preakness Stakes. That’s why the Bodog Racebook is offering odds on the on the Preakness without Big Brown. If Big Brown wins the race and your selection is second - you … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Preakness Stakes Contenders

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 12th, 2008 | Add a comment
Kent Desormeaux rode Big Brown to victory during the 134th Kentucky Derby. Can he now earn a Preakness win? (AP Images) The Preakness Stakes, the second and shortest leg of the Triple Crown, sees its 133rd running on Saturday, May 17. The Bodog Racebook has all your Preakness Stakes odds but before you place your bets, be sure you read up … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Recapturetheglory Out of Preakness Stakes?

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 10th, 2008 | Add a comment
Hot walker Sylvia Valdo takes Recapturetheglory for a walk at Churchill Downs. (AP Images) Kentucky Derby 5th place finisher, Recapturetheglory has developed a fever and may not be present for the Preakness on May 17th. Assistant trainer Lara Van Deren said the colt became feverish Friday night and his temperature spiked at 102 degrees Saturday morning. The horse was given medication as … Read More Read More