Vegas Spreads
Straight to the Point!
Vegas Spreads
Straight to the Point!
CALIFORNIA CHROME's Triple Crown Odds to win the third jewel are set currently set to 5/6, but there are still several other prop bets available to horse bettors. Exotic wagers on the Belmont Stakes and CALIFORNIA CHROME's attempt to snatch the third jewel should rake in millions for online racebooks who have made betting on the Belmont Stakes available.
Leading up to the much anticipated Belmont Stakes, there has been some inquiry as to whether the Triple Crown contender will be allowed to wear a nasal strip as he has done in his last six wins. According to Sherman, CALIFORNIA CHROME's trainer, the horse may not run in the Belmont if he is not able to wear the nasal strip.
In years past there has also been controversy regarding the nasal strips, in particular, in the running of the Belmont Stakes in 2012, I'LL HAVE ANOTHER was banned from wearing the nasal strip by the New York Racing Association.
Officially, Sherman had submitted a request to the NYRA earlier in the week and the NYRA has announced that the use of nasal strips would now be allowed for all horses running on New York state tracks.
With the possibility of CALIFORNIA CHROME not being entered into the Belmont Stakes resolved by the approval of the nasal strips, let's turn our attention to a few CALIFORNIA CHROME prop wagers that are currently available.
The margin of victory has been a large factor for CALIFORNAI CHROME in both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. Vegas odds makers want you to place your bets on what the margin of victory will be in the 2014 Belmont Stakes the final jewel of the Triple Crown. So, the horse betting question is...
Will CALIFORNIA CHROME win the Belmont Stakes by more than 2 lengths?
The Triple Crown odds are 5/7 that the answer will be NO. If you answer YES, then you’re looking at EVEN money.
Keep in mind that CALIFORNIA CHROME led the Derby by 5 lengths and ended up crossing the line 1 3/4 lengths ahead of the second place finisher COMMANDING CURVE. In the Preakness, CALIFORNIA CHROME pushed through a bigger challenge by RIDE-ON-CURLIN and finished 1 1/2 lengths ahead. Also, don't forget RIDE-ON-CURLIN is expected to be a Belmont Stakes contender and is a solid choice for an Belmont exotic wagers.
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An UPDATED list of 2014 Belmont Stakes Betting odds & Contenders is available here.
Here are a few additional Triple Crown prop wagers available from Sportsbook.ag
Last Place Horse Saddlecloth Number will Be Odd Or Even?
Will A Horse Lead Wire To Wire?
YES +400
NO -700
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