Gulfstream Park Derby debuts on Sunday
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12/29/2011 -
Hallandale Beach, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The first of the year also means the
beginning of the Triple Crown trail to the Kentucky Derby. The first stakes on
that road is Sunday's Gulfstream Park Derby, a new race on the calendar.
The 1 1/16-mile event worth $100,000 has attracted a field of 11 three-year-
olds for the main track. Post-time for the Gulfstream Park Derby is slated for
4:45 p.m. (et).
Topping the field is Spectacular Bid Stakes winner Ancient Rome. Trained by
Tony Dutrow, the colt has drawn post seven with Joe Rocco Jr. again getting
the riding assignment.
"I honestly don't know what to expect," Dutrow said. "Ancient Rome certainly
has the talent, and if he can get the distance, he's going to be a useful
three-year-old this year. It's all about experimenting here."
In the Spectacular Bid on December 3, Ancient Rome pressed the pacesetter and
was able to put his nose on the wire, covering the six-furlongs in 1:08.95.
"He's always shown that toughness," Dutrow said. "That's one thing we know for
sure about him. I would anticipate coming out of those sprint races he would
be out on the lead or at least with the pacemakers.
"He's by Roman Ruler so we're looking at that when thinking about the stretch
out. His daddy has produced a Belmont winner (Ruler on Ice) so we'll just have
to wait and see."
Owned by Michael Dubb, Ancient Rome was second in his first start with Jeremy
Rose in the saddle at Delaware Park. In his second career race, the colt, with
Rocco riding, won by 7 3/4-lengths at Delaware as the 3-10 favorite. He has
earnings of $92,000.
Here is the full field in post position order: King Kid, Corey Lanerie;
Reveron, Fernando Jara; Gold Megillah, Edgar Prado; Nachas and Joy, Rajiv
Maragh; Casual Trick, John Velazquez; Silver Menace, Javier Castellano;
Ancient Rome, Joe Rocco Jr., Politicallycorrect, Elvis Trujillo, Ravelo's Boy,
Jeffrey Sanchez; Rex's Last Tour, Daniel Centeno and Yourhonorandglory,
Kendrick Carmouche.
<< Seattle signs Swedish defender Johansson
Renton, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Seattle Sounders FC signed Swedish international
defender Adam Johansson to a multi-year contract Thursday.
Johansson, 28, has spent the last seven years with Goteborg in Sweden. He made
129 appearances, and sco
<< Thoroughbred Times honored with Media Eclipse Award
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - For its coverage of this year's Breeders' Cup
World Championships, Thoroughbred Times has received the Media Eclipse Award
in the Audio/Multi-Media Internet category. The honor was for "Breeders' Cup -
On the
<< Bordeaux set to add Brazilian defender Mariano
Bordeaux, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bordeaux agreed to sign Brazilian defender
Mariano Ferreira Filho from Fluminense, and he will complete his switch to the
French club pending a physical and official signing of a contract.
Mariano, 25, wil
<< Philly-NYC rivalry adds to Classic excitement
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Long before there was an NHL or even a
Stanley Cup, the rivalry between the cities of Philadelphia and New York
existed.
New York is the obvious heavy in the matchup; a gigantic, world-class
metropolis th
<< ESPN and HRTV recognized with Media Eclipse Awards
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Media Eclipse Award in the Television -
Live Racing Programming category has been given to ESPN for its live coverage
of the 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic. This is the third straight year that the
network
White Sox sign Danks for 5 years, $65 million >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms with
pitcher John Danks on a five-year, $65 million contract.
The club announced the deal Thursday, ensuring the left-handed starter will
stay in Chicago for the lo
Wings place Holmstrom on IR >>
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Red Wings placed forward Tomas
Holmstrom on injured reserve and recalled forward Gustav Nyquist from Grand
Rapids of the AHL.
Holmstrom has been sidelined with a groin injury since Mo
Brady limited in practice by shoulder injury >>
Foxboro, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was
limited in practice Thursday because of a left shoulder injury, although his
exact condition remains unclear.
Brady had missed practice Wednesday, but the team
Lions ink RB Harris to extension >>
Vancouver, BC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Grey Cup champion British Columbia
Lions locked up a key part of their championship puzzle on Thursday, inking
running back Andrew Harris to a contract extension.
Terms of the deal were not disc
Browns' Shurmur still won't rule out McCoy >>
Berea, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cleveland Browns coach Pat Shurmur says he still
hasn't ruled out quarterback Colt McCoy for Sunday's season-finale against the
Steelers.
McCoy has missed the last two games because of a concussion he suffered
NCAA Football Betting
Many fans thought it was the best side in the nation by the end of last season. This year, the polls have built on Georgia's momentum and granted it the No. 1 preseason ranking, followed by Ohio State and USC. (The Associated Press has the Buckeyes at No. 2; USA Today took the Trojans.)
"To have people believing we have one of the best teams in the nation going into this thing, it's exciting for us," Bulldogs coach Mark Richt told the AP. "I don't think anything is guaranteed, but we certainly have put ourselves in position where at least the college football world thinks we're pretty good."
Georgia Bulldogs - 9.5 wins
There's no question they're good, but the Bulldogs have one of the toughest 12-game schedules in the nation, mostly because they play in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference. Away games at No. 15 Arizona State, No. 7 LSU and No. 10 Auburn loom large, with contests between the hedges versus No. 24 Alabama and No. 18 Tennessee as well as the World's Largest Cocktail Party in Jacksonville versus No.5 Florida.
Ohio State Buckeyes - 10 wins
Like the Bulldogs, the Buckeyes also have a number of tough road contests in 2008. After two scrimmages dressed up as real games versus Youngstown State and Ohio, it's off to face USC. Other tough away games include No.13 Wisconsin in October and No. 20 Illinois in November. Granted, it should be pretty easy sledding at the Horseshoe. In fact, the only ranked team that travels to Columbus is No. 22 Penn State, in October.
USC Trojans - 10.5 wins
A similarly light schedule awaits the Trojans of Southern California, which is why the oddsmakers' total is one win more and the over is currently commanding -150 odds. Pete Carroll's troops only play three ranked teams in 2008, and all of those games are at home. After what should be an easy trip to Virginia to start things off on Aug. 30, the Trojans get two weeks to prepare for Ohio State in Los Angeles. Their two other ranked opponents, No. 21 Oregon and No. 15 Arizona State, visit in consecutive weeks to start the month of October. After that, the competition eases up. Of course, this is the same highly-touted school that lost to Stanford in 2007 and Oregon State in 2006. And don't discount the fact that USC plays its biggest rivals, Notre Dame and UCLA, back-to-back to close out the regular season. On paper, the Trojans are far superior, but motivation will be high for the Irish and Bruins, especially if their historic foes are in national-title contention.
Odds to Win the Heisman Trophy
Tim Tebow, Florida - 7/2
He won it last year, so it's no surprise he's the favorite to do it again, making him just the second player to go back-to-back. Ohio State's Archie Griffin turned the trick in 1974 and 1975, and Tebow's coach, Urban Meyer, is pretty sure his star quarterback can match the Buckeyes legend.
"There has never been anyone quite like him," Meyer told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I am very lucky to be his coach."
Chris Wells, Ohio State - 5/1
The man they call "Beanie" was a star recruit out of high school, so it's not like nobody knew who the star tailback was before he rushed for 576 yards as a freshman in 2006 and 1,609 as a sophomore. But perhaps his finest moment came last year versus Michigan when he rumbled for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the Buckeyes' 14-3 victory over the hated Wolverines.
Knowshon Moreno, Georgia - 8/1
If the Bulldogs are to live up to expectations, they'll need a huge effort from their sophomore running back. This might be the last year of college ball for Moreno, who rushed for 1,334 yards and for 14 touchdowns as a freshman, while adding 253 receiving yards on 20 receptions, so expect big things for the man from Belford, N.J.
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NFL ODDSTop Football Betting Free Agents to Change Teams
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It’s time to see how the biggest NFL free agent signings will perform for their news teams. Some will work out and could be the difference that makes a difference in the win column.
We look at the best off-season signings and if they should influence your NFL betting this season. Julius Peppers – Peppers was the biggest prize available on the 2010 NFL free agent market and the Chicago Bears opened the bank to bring his talents to the south side.
Peppers is explosive, he can get around blockers and cause quarterbacks to lose their minds. We all remember the classic Peppers game last year against the Vikings where he hounded Brett Favre into his worst game of the season. Peppers joining the Bears could be the reason Favre retired for good Tuesday morning. In addition to Peppers, the Bears added Chester Taylor to back up Matt Forte, Forte didn’t have the same intensity in 2009 compared to 2008 and bringing in Taylor will challenge Forte to bring it every game or he’ll risk losing carries to Taylor.
Betting on the Bears is a good option this season because of Julius Peppers and to a lesser extent Taylor. Antonio Bryant and Terrell Owens – The Cincinnati Bengals signed two former number one wide receivers to line up with Chad Ocho Cinco. Antonio Bryant had a huge season in 2008 catching 83 passes for over 1200 yards but regressed last season. Playing for the Tampa Bay Bucs last season was a large part of the regression, everyone was bad in TB last season.
Bryant should have a bounce back season if he can win the number two spot from Terrell Owens. If Bryant wins the number 2 WR spot, it will open up a completely new set of problems for the Bengals. If Owens is forced to the bench in favor of Bryant, his attitude will create trouble for Carson Palmer and head coach Marv Lewis. If Owens is the number two receiver, it means Bryant can’t live up to his past numbers and the Bengals are still limited in the passing game. NFL bettors should be wary of laying their money down on what could potentially be the biggest gong show in the league in 2010. 2010 football betting lines for this can be found at this top online sportsbook. Karlos Danby – The Miami Dolphins have a great running back tandem in Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown, a good young QB in Chad Henne and now the Bill Parcells regime is building a solid defense.
NFL bettors should be wary of laying their money down on what could potentially be the biggest gong show in the league in 2010. Karlos Danby – The Miami Dolphins have a great running back tandem in Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown, a good young QB in Chad Henne and now the Bill Parcells regime is building a solid defense. They signed away the Arizona Cardinals top linebacker Karlos Danby. In the past two seasons, Danby has totaled 228 tackles, 5 sacks, 3 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles. The Dolphins are the forgotten team of the AFC East with the second longest odds to win the division but with the addition of Karlos Danby and a trade for WR Brandon Marshall makes the Miami Dolphins legitimate contenders in the AFC East and in the NFL’s Eastern Conference.
The Dolphins will make NFL wagering fans a lot of money this season, get in early and enjoy the cash. NFL Wagering
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