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  • Will I’ll Have Another Win the Triple Crown?

    POSTED Jun 6, 2012 By Derek Simon

    I’ll Have Another’s Triple Crown quest has become downright Shakespearean: it is to be or not to be. Of course, the racing fan side of me — my left side as it turns out — desperately wants to see history made in Elmont, NY on Saturday. Yet, the value bettor side of me is screaming for an upset.

    Let’s be clear: I’ll Have Another will be an underlay this weekend. Given the inevitable souvenir ticket purchases — you can even buy them online — he almost has to be. Plus, as we’ve seen in years past, when a Triple Crown is on the line, rational betting often takes a leave of absence.

    There have been 30 horses that came to the Big Apple in search of eternal glory — almost all of them were bet like they’d already achieved it. The last winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness not to be favored in the Belmont Stakes was Assault in 1946… and he wound up winning the Triple Crown. Still, as the chart below reflects, a $2 win bet on all of the Triple Crown hopefuls in the Belmont has produced an ROI of -41.5 percent, including a -78.42 percent ROI over the past 50 years.

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    Will I’ll Have Another stop the bleeding? My heart says yes, my head says no.

    For a detailed analysis of the Test of Champions, including my suggested wagers, check out the video below (and remember to get your Ultimate Belmont Stakes Handicapping Package, which includes my special Belmont Betting Guide, at Brisnet.com):


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  • 7 comments:

    Anonymous said...

    FYI, the race is the BELMONT Stakes in Belmont, NY, you need to correct your copy here.

    June 6, 2012 at 7:18 PM
    Derek Simon said...

    You would think so, wouldn't you? But, no, Belmont Park is located in Elmont, NY.

    June 6, 2012 at 7:25 PM
    Anonymous said...

    U look so much better on podcast Derek :) And yes, Belmont is in Elmont, correct nothing! SB

    June 7, 2012 at 7:00 AM
    Derek Simon said...

    Ha, ha. You should see me in total darkness -- I look even better!

    June 7, 2012 at 8:00 AM
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