Kentucky Derby Betting: Can Curlin Buck History?
Not since Apollo back in 1882 has an unraced 2-year-old won the Kentucky Derby. So what is it about Curlin that's got everyone betting on him to win?
Inexperienced horses have a poor track record in the Kentucky Derby, but there's a lot to be said for talent. And Curlin's got plenty of it.
Curlin has won all three of his starts, he's got some of the strongest speed figures and his versatile running style should allow his jockey, Robby Albarado, to find a favorable running position.
Proof of his racing skills was clearly displayed at the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn, where he maintained a second place position for most of the race until Albarado turned him loose in the stretch. Curlin went on to win by an impressive 10 1/2-length margin of victory.
The question is, can Curlin perform as well against a deeper and classier field at the Kentucky Derby? Only time will tell...
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Inexperienced horses have a poor track record in the Kentucky Derby, but there's a lot to be said for talent. And Curlin's got plenty of it.
Curlin has won all three of his starts, he's got some of the strongest speed figures and his versatile running style should allow his jockey, Robby Albarado, to find a favorable running position.
Proof of his racing skills was clearly displayed at the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn, where he maintained a second place position for most of the race until Albarado turned him loose in the stretch. Curlin went on to win by an impressive 10 1/2-length margin of victory.
The question is, can Curlin perform as well against a deeper and classier field at the Kentucky Derby? Only time will tell...
Technorati tag(s): kentucky derby, kentucky derby betting, curlin, robby albarado
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