By Steve Davidowitz | The Bob Baffert trained BODEMEISTER not only won the Arkansas Derby, he overpowered his stablemate SECRET CIRCLE by more than nine lengths and probably established himself as the likely morning line favorite for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2012. DULLAHAN also was an impressive winner of the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, rallying strongly a

By Steve Davidowitz | After an eight month absence since he broke a small bone in his left rear leg in the Belmont Stakes, ANIMAL KINGDOM successfully returned to the races Saturday at Gulfstream Park. The 1-1/16 mile allowance race was designed by owner Barry Irwin and trainer Graham Motion as a prelude to Animal Kingdom’s next planned start—in the 1-1/4 mile,

It looks as though the list of entrants to Sunday’s 1,000,000 dollar Resorts Haskell Invitational is almost finalized although it will not be official until Thursday. As noted last week the main drama will be provided by the match up of Triple Crown champions Shackleford and Ruler On Ice. However, there are some strong contenders in the rest of the

By Bodog SportsbookWhile victory by 24-1 shot RULER ON ICE in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday was a shock to many, the entire Triple Crown series certainly demonstrated—as so many of these classic races have shown in recent years—that form patterns have changed so dramatically that nothing can be taken for granted. No previous pattern of prep races, no specified

By RICHARD ROSENBLATT, AP Sports Writer NEW YORK – Ruler On Ice posted a huge upset in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, taking the lead from Preakness winner Shackleford in the sloppy stretch and winning the final leg of the Triple Crown. Shackleford led from the start, but when the field of 12 turned for home in the 1 1/2-mile

By Bodog It was one of the most anticipated Belmont Stakes in years and it didn’t disappoint! The running was frenetic from the get go but in the end longshot Ruler on Ice crossed the wire first winning in a valiant battle down the stretch. In second place was Stay Thirsty who ran probably the race of his career. In third place was Brilliant

So it is time to settle the score. It’s time to find out which horse is better—Animal Kingdom or Shackleford—or whether one of the other 10 horses who have been entered in the Belmont Stakes today, can push them both, or defeat them. Today, at the demanding 1-1/2 mile distance, the stars of this year’s Triple Crown series will settle

By Bodog Sports Book By all accounts Animal Kingdom is well prepared and fit for the Belmont Stakes. Handicappers seem to agree as his price continues to drop as race day nears. Animal Kingdom is seeking to become only the 12th horse to win both theKentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. Who will win the Belmont Stakes match-up between Animal Kingdom and

By Bodog sports book Aside from the somewhat dubious name, Mucho Macho Man has proven to be a solid Triple Crown contender. Although he didn’t win the Kentucky Derby or the Preakness Stakes, he did perfor m well enough to rate a trip to the Belmont. For an idea of Mucho Macho Man’s capabilities and chances in the Belmont let’s

By Bodog sports book The last pieces of the Belmont puzzle are falling into place as post positions were drawn today for the 12 entrants. With post position always affecting a race, bettors were keen to know the details before making their moves. This year’s Belmont Stakes post positions will add a little bit of drama to an already heavily