Big Brown Gambling Odds Rising Heading Into Belmont Stakes

Big Brown has been virtually unstoppable in the first two legs of the triple crown. He ran away from the field in the Kentucky Derby, and he was just as impressive at the Preakness.

Now, on the eve of the Belmont Stakes, Big Brown finds himself in a tough position. His only perceived challenger in the race was held out of a practice run on Friday morning.

Trainers for Casino Drive claim that the horse will run on Saturday, but others believe it will not matter whether he runs or not. "I don't think Casino Drive has any chance at all. I think the horse has got issues," said Big Brown's trainer, Rick Dutrow Jr.

His horse was not without issue this week. Just today, Big Brown's cracked hoof was patched with acrylic on Friday. It is not expected to bother Big Brown at race time tomorrow.

The injury to Casino Drive not only gives Big Brown a clear path to the triple crown, but it also has increased his gambling odds. Big Brown was already a huge favorite, but sports books now list him as almost as unbeatable as any horse has ever been.

Only one other horse has ever won the triple crown while undefeated. On Saturday, Big Brown gets the chance to join Seattle Slew in that category.

June 7, 2008
Posted By Vincent Tapoglia III
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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