The linesmakers at SportsBetting.com are making a bold Preakness Prediction with the odds on Big Brown stretched to 1-9 at the track. Despite Gayego proving that he can run like the wind on the dirt, he isn’t getting a whole lot of respect due to his bloodlines that have a reputation for being only 1 mile horses. Despite Gayego’s limited endurance stock, he is a stalker that should be in the mix for the

Gayego has the ideal versatility that you look for when making a Preakness prediction. With a nice fusion of heart and tactical quickness Gayego has talent. Another intangible not to be overlooked with Gayego, is the experience of jockey Mike Smith who won the 2005 Kentucky Derby riding Barbaro at Churchill downs. exacta bets that can be wagered at Betus.com.

Preakness Prediction: Gayego gets wiped out by Big Brown, but still places in the money. Two live sleepers are brothers, Kentucky Bear and Macho Again who can fly. Despite the competition, Gayego will finish in the money. Preakness Prediction: Take Gayego in the exacta and the Win, Place, Show bets.

Post 12: Gayego
Jockey: Mike Smith
Record: 6-3-2
Highest Speed Rating: 103
Preakness Stakes Odds: 10-1

BetUs.com Preakness Stakes Betting Odds

Macho Again: 20/1  

Tres Borrachos: 50/1  

Icabad Crane: 25/1  

Yankee Bravo: 20/1  

Behindatthebar: 10/1  

Racecar Rhapsody: 50/1  

Big Brown: 1/4  

Kentucky Bear: 14/1  

Stevil: 50/1  

Riley Tucker: 50/1  

Giant Moon: 20/1  

Gayego: 16/1  

Hey Byrn: 25/1

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