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Triple Crown Predictions

Jeff Alexander — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:41:45 +0000

After any horse wins the Kentucky Derby, we have to ask if they have a chance at winning the Triple Crown. We haven’t seen a Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978, but plenty have teased us over the last few years. What we know is that Street Sense looks like a champion, but then again, so did Silver Charm, Real Quiet, Charismatic, War Emblem, Smarty Jones, and Funny Cide. Will we be teased yet again or should we finally sense another Triple Crown winner with Street in 2007.

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Jimmy Boyd’s 2007 Preakness Stakes predictions won’t steer you wrong. Let’s have a look at what should have us hopeful for a Triple Crown winner this year.

There’s no doubt that Street Sense was the best horse in the Derby. His lengthy move from the back of the pack to the front showed his pure power. This has us glass half-full optimists thinking that if Street can shatter the field under the Derby’s tough conditions that he can have his way with the friendlier Preakness track.

On the other side of this, we have to take into account that the 2007 Kentucky Derby and the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile are Street’s biggest wins and they have both come at Churchill Downs. Hopefully he isn’t a one-course horse.

The thing that really makes me hopeful that he can arrive first at the Preakness is that there is a smaller field. He won’t have as many horse to navigate through if he does drop back early. But this also means more room for his competitors. This will help horses like Curlin and Hard Spun who don’t run their best races on physical tracks.

Perhaps, the biggest thing to worry about is the fresh horses coming in. Just last year, a fresh Bernardini swooped in and beat the talented returners in the Preakness. This year, I don’t see any Benardini’s however. The most notable of these fresh horses is Todd Pletcher’s King of the Roxy. If he wasn’t even able to make it into Pletcher’s top five at the Derby, we shouldn’t have to worry about him ruining the fun at the Preakness. Pletcher’s 0-for-26 Triple Crown record is also quite good news.

Street Sense left the Derby healthy as an ox which is not always the case. He has only ran in two prep races this season which should definitely be to his benefit.

Street’s trainer has only had one Derby winner (Unbridled in 1990) who went on to finish second at the Preakness. Most would say that this history isn’t in Street’s favor, but I would say otherwise. There’s no doubt that Street Sense has a better finishing kick than any Horse Carl Nafzger has ever had. History tells me that Nafzger will have his horse ready and the talented colt will take care of the rest. I’m pulling for Street at the Preakness.

May 11th, 2007

Preakness Predictions

Jeff Alexander — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:28:54 +0000

There are going to be a lot of people making Preakness predictions on the third Saturday of every May and you can make a choice to either make informed betting decisions or to take chances. The readers at Jeff Alexander Sports are going to be able to have articles covering all aspects of the race, from betting to the latest odds, and even on this page some tips on how to make predictions of your own. Of course if you don’t want to put in all the hard work necessary then you should take a look at our Preakness picks packages.

Beat the odds on the second leg of the Triple Crown is much easier than making Kentucky Derby predictions. The reason is that you have seen the horses in one major race already so you know how they are going to respond to the pressure. It’s important to study the first race because in recent years the top finishers at the Derby have done incredibly well at the Preakness. Of course, the odds makers also take this into account when setting the odds at Pimlico, so realize that if you want long-shot value you are going to have to either pick a horse that got stuck in the middle of the pack or didn’t even run in the first race.

When we make our Preakness predictions we put an emphasis on the trainers. If a trainer has won Triple Crown races in the past then you can bet on the fact that he knows how to get his horse in peak condition for this race. If history shows us that a trainer works his horse hard to prepare for the Derby, but then those horses fade at the Preakness then these are ponies to stay away from. When taking a look at the latest Preakness odds you should make sure that you are betting at a racebook that allows exactas and trifectas. This is the best way to get a big payout out of the horses, especially with the success the favorites have been having. Whatever you decide to do for the race, we wish you the best of luck on your selections.

By Jeff Alexander – 5/17/2007

Preakness Picks

Jeff Alexander — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:23:22 +0000

For those of you that do not want to do your own homework and want to rely on the opinion of a horse handicapping expert should look at a premium Preakness picks package from Jeff Alexander. We will be working hard during the week of the race going over the odds, horse histories, trainer, owner, and jockey information, and more in order to give you three solid selections for who is going to win, place, and show. Our handicapping experts will be going over all of the numbers and data while you just sit back, relax, and win at the racetrack.

We have been giving clients our Preakness picks for the last few years and have had great success. There is no shortage of winners being put out by our handicapping team and by signing up for a daily package you will get all of our baseball and NBA picks as well. The winning at Jeff Alexander Sports goes on all year long, and we include horse racing into the mix during the 5 week stretch of the Triple Crown. If you want to know a few of the things that we look for then take a look at the tips we give independent handicappers on our Preakness predictions page. It’s not incredibly hard to find a few winners for the race, but you are not going to be able to do win any money if you don’t put the time and effort into it.

The Pimlico track is conducive to fast horses who ride the rail. This is the shortest track of the three major horse racing events, and with fewer horses there is an emphasis put on speed. At the Derby with so many horses it’s tough to get past all the clutter and into a straight away. This is why we can find an underdog or two who is fast but didn’t get out of the pack at the Derby. If there is one thing to look for on your own then it’s speed, but if you want to take advantage of the several other factors that we take into account, then sign up for our Preakness picks and win.

By Jeff Alexander – 5/17/2007

Preakness Odds

Jeff Alexander — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:20:51 +0000

A lot of different online racebooks will be posting Preakness odds every year, but only a few of these are listed on Jeff Alexander Sports as the elite of the elite. If you don’t want to have to worry about heading down to the track or over to the casino with the throngs of others who come out for the Triple Crown then take a look at signing up with either Bodog, BetUS, or Bookmaker this May. These are the very best online racebooks in terms of bonuses, speedy payouts, easy deposit methods, and a customer service staff that speaks English and will help you through any problem, questions, or concerns that you have.

In order to take advantage of the Preakness odds you are going to have to do a little research as to which horses are showing value and which are being overestimated by the odds makers. Nearly every Kentucky Derby winner heads into the Preakness as the favorite to win, but you can’t just blindly place you wagers on this horse. In recent years the favorite has held up to win the second leg of the Triple Crown as well. These horses have been trained well in order to perform at a high level two weeks ago at the Kentucky Derby, and a lot of times this peak condition continues on through the third week of May.

Jeff Alexander wants you Preakness betting experience to be a profitable one, so hop on board today and get a premium picks package today. Our horse handicapping experts will help guide you through the finish line and into the winner’s circle. You will have a great time watching this race if after the two minutes you know you will have an extra wad of cash in your bankroll from your winning bets on the Preakness.

By Jeff Alexander – 5/15/2007

Preakness Betting

Jeff Alexander — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:19:12 +0000

For those of you looking for information on Preakness betting, Jeff Alexander wants to lay out a few tips and tricks plus the top recommended racebooks in the world. Betting on the horses is extremely popular among Americans and the Triple Crown is the Super Bowl of horse racing. More people are going to bet on these races than any other time of the year and not only will this make the races that much more exciting, but it could be a great time for you to pick up a few extra dollars in the process.

One of the advantages to betting on Preakness online is that you can get great bonuses. By signing up for the racebook at BetUS you can get up to 50% in bonuses for whatever you deposit into your account at their site. The other great thing about BetUS is that you can get up to 100/1 payouts on your wagers. If you like betting exotics like trifectas or exactas you know that long shot odds can lead to great payouts, and now you can get paid fast and easy from the comfort of your own home at BetUS. Give them a shot today because we know that you are not going to get a better value anywhere else.

Another top racebook that we recommend can be found at Bookmaker. Bookmaker is one of the first racebooks to post the line and you can get 20% signup bonuses as well. For Preakness betting you can win up to $100,000 per race, which is unheard of in the betting industry. Depending on what race track you normally like wagering on there are maximum net profits of up to $30,000 per race. Not only that but you can get 8% daily rebates on all exotic bets, 3% on exotic wagers, and 2% on bets placed through the call center. Make a bet of up to $20,000 per race without having to worry about if you are going to get paid.

If you plan on betting on the Preakness, stay tuned to Jeff Alexander Sports for all of your wagering needs. We will have plenty of predictions, picks, and odds posted throughout the week and the whole Triple Crown betting season. We want our readers to win as much as possible and have a great experience in doing so.

By Jeff Alexander – 5/15/2007

Kentucky Derby Predictions

Jeff Alexander — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:24:31 +0000

Don’t bet on the most famous horse race in the world without doing research in making your Kentucky Derby predictions. There are plenty of sources of statistical information on the internet to help you find the data that you need to pick the horse that you want. Horse handicapping is a time honored tradition and is one thing that public has loved to do for a very long time. You don’t even have to pick which horse is going to win as you can also bet on 2nd (to place) or 3rd (to show). Of course if you bet on a horse to show and they get 1st or 2nd you get to cash in on that as well, but you will get paid less than betting them to win. For more you can also check out our Kentucky Derby betting page.

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You will need to know that there is no such thing as a lock when it comes to making your Kentucky Derby predictions. All of the analysts and broadcasters covering the event start falling in love with one or two horses and these become the darlings of the betting public. The sportsbooks couldn’t love this more because they know that the real value is in one of the underdogs, or should we say underhorses in this case so look for high payouts in the Kentucky Derby odds before placing any bets.

Another important factor in making Kentucky Derby predictions is to go with experienced trainers and jockeys. These are the guys that have been here before, know what it takes to win, and will be preparing for victory. It’s not just trainers and jockeys but horses as well. Look for a consistent performer, not a horse that has been known to take races off. A lot of people go into depth with the breed of the horse, but this is getting a little technical for most of the beginners who come to our site.

Belmont Predictions

Jeff Alexander — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:05:29 +0000

Five weeks after the Derby is run there will be plenty of people heading to the races and making Belmont predictions. This is the final and most demanding leg of the Triple Crown and it normally takes a different kind of horse to compete in this race than the first two. Jeff Alexander and his team will be going over all the news from around the race track of how each horse is looking and how the humans behind the horse are feeling about their chances of winning. This means that if you want to win without doing any work at all then you should check out our expert Belmont picks. These selections are the top selections you can get out of the handicapping world and will help make you a profit.

The good news is that making Belmont predictions is easier than the first two races since you will have more information available at the tips of your fingers. The horses have had five extra weeks to compete, train, and have us evaluate those performances. You will have to do your homework and take a look at the races leading up to the event, but what are you looking for. You will want a horse that can get it done at long distances. At the Derby the horses are bumping and grinding against up to twenty different horses and at the Preakness you want pure speed against a slim crowd. There will be another set of ten horses or so at the Belmont, but it’s stamina and not speed you will want to key in on.

One thing to look at when making Belmont predictions is the family history of the horse. There have been a total of eleven Belmont winners who later sired another champion. This was a popular form of handicapping back in the day, but the last horse that bred a winner was Triple Crown winner, Secretariate of 1973. He sired Risen Star who took home the prize in 1988. Still, look for a history of endurance in the horse’s lineage and you’ll have a better chance of coming out on top in the end.

By Jeff Alexander – 5/29/2007

Belmont Picks

Jeff Alexander — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:04:10 +0000

For years, Jeff Alexander’s handicapping team has produced expert Belmont picks for his clients and we will do so again this year. There isn’t a team of horse handicappers who does much better than us at breaking everything down and finding out who the top three choices are to win, place, and show. We don’t always get it completely right, but we find value where others do not. By this time many of our clients have gotten their bankrolls padded by our Derby and Preakness picks so many of you who sign up will be repeat customers, but if you are new to the site then it’s time to start winning at the track with the help of our experts.

Our handicapping experts enjoy closing out the Triple Crown season by helping our clients win with our Belmont picks. We will once again be giving out our opinions on who is going to win, place, and show. We then suggest you bet these predictions any way you see fit by putting them into exacta, trifectas, or any other exotic. Our goal is to help you win as much money at the race track. For this race it is always interesting to see who is going to be a holdover from the Preakness and which entries are going to be first-time entries. This mix gives the experts at our site a clear advantage when it comes to predicting who is going to come out on top.

There may be other handicappers out there offering quality Belmont picks, but we want to give ours away to our clients for FREE! All you would have to do is sign up with one of our recommended sportsbooks on this site and tell them that JeffAlex.com sent you. Depending on your initial deposit amount into a new account we will be able to provide you premium access for a certain period of time. All it takes is $50 to get in on one day of premium service, and if you want that day to cover this race just shoot us an email and let us know.

By Jeff Alexander – 5/29/2007

Belmont Odds

Jeff Alexander — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:02:25 +0000

When the race draws near keep checking back with Jeff Alexander Sports for the latest and most up-to-date Belmont odds. We want to make sure that we have you covered for this final leg of the Triple Crown and that all starts with having the latest numbers to work with. You can’t beat the lines if you don’t know what they are, and Jeff Alexander and his staff search out several different racebooks so you can compare the latest lines with one another, therefore ensuring that you place your wagers at the places that will pay you out the most money.

If you plan on beating the Belmont odds on your own this year, then we recommend going over all of the articles put out by the Jeff Alexander staff in order to keep in the know. A lot of gamblers will be putting their action down on the ponies in this race, but if you don’t take the time to do a little homework then you will be left out in the dust come race day. Of course you can sign up for our premium picks at the site and get our opinions on who we think will win, place, and show, but some of you out there would like to do your own dirty work to come up with predictions. We wish those of you the best of luck and encourage you to read all you can before making any decisions.

When talking about Belmont odds you have to consider more than just the win, place, and show. There are also props that you could be betting on and head-to-head matchups to take advantage of. The major favorites will all have head-to-head matchups at top racebooks. If you think a horse is getting more attention that it deserves then all you have to do is bet against it when compared to a horse that you really like. There is always some nice value in these head-to-heads, but you’ll have to see what your book offers before making any bets. There are also some props you can take advantage of such as winning time, winning margin, and even if the number on the horse will be odd or even. There is no shortage of ways to bet on the Belmont Stakes, so get your action in and win during early June!

By Jeff Alexander – 5/29/2007

Belmont Betting

Jeff Alexander — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:00:38 +0000

If you are looking to do any Belmont betting this year then you will want to stay tuned to what Jeff Alexander Sports has to offer in order to win big on raceday. Our expert handicapping service goes deep into the numbers, past races, and news around the track in order to find winners and if you plan on doing any wagering, we want to help you win as well. The first key to having a great and entertaining race day is picking out a racebook that is top-notch. This article will hopefully help you choose the book that is right for you.

The first racebook that we encourage you to take a look at is BetUS and that is because the bonus structure at BetUS is the best in the business. You can get up to 50% in bonuses for making deposits at BetUS as long as you meet the easy rollover requirements. Another great thing about BetUS is that you can bet on a bunch of different exotics, they take action on almost anything and the max payout is a whopping 100/1. You will get paid fast and be able to spend your winnings in no time all the while enjoying the convenience of betting from the comfort of your own home. Of course another great bonus is that this is one of our recommended racebooks, so if you make a deposit into a new account for as low as $50 and tell them Jeff Alexander sent you then we can provide our Belmont picks to you at no charge at all!

We also recommend you take a look at Bookmaker for your Belmont betting needs. Bookmaker is known as the place where the line originates and that motto is no different when it comes to the latest Belmont odds. Of course, not only do they allow you to place your bets before nearly every other book, but you also get a hefty 20% signup bonus for making an initial deposit. Another great thing about this book is that it caters to a lot of professional gamblers, so they will allow up to $100,000 to be won on any given race. This is a number that is unheard of in the gambling industry so if you like to throw a lot of action down, or like to take your chances on steep exotics this is the place for you. Bookmaker also gives up to 8% in daily rebates on exotics and 3% on straight wagers. Don’t worry about getting paid either, since this is one of the oldest and most reputable betting shops in the world.

By Jeff Alexander – 5/29/2007