What do you think?Is California Chrome going to win the Belmont and be the first triple Crown Champion in 24 years since Affirmed? The morning line is 3/5. Would you make a bet on those low odds and a payout of $18.00 on a $30 wager? The last 2 wins in the Kentucky Derby and The Preakness were quite impressive, especially since he got pulled up hard in that first turn of the Kentucky Derby in the first turn and lost quite a bit of momentum. I would even venture to say that was almost a bad trip, yet he managed to make up for it with a convincing victory. He totally dominated The Preakness.
Myself, I would not play that win bet, but would be looking for value on the Board with some exotic bets such as exacta and trifecta boxes. While I do believe California Chrome is going to enjoy his day in the sun today, I just can't put my money down on that low of a payoff with a win bet on him. With all the distraction on this one particular race, it is a premium day to search the other races in the country for some skulduggery with some mafia "Dark Horses" even at another track. I am a computer handicapper and place my bets through TVG right off the coffee table or IPhone while casually sipping on some fine brand of Tequila and hitting that CHRONIC. I will probably be following that up with an exquisite cigar or two, while I am vicareously enjoying the virtues of the lovely SUICIDEGIRLS that inhabit this website. I want to make a shout out to my good girl Lanei. I wish you all good luck on all your endeavors and may the best pony win.
Mark Braun