Australian derby day

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AUSTRALIAN DERBY DAY
Derby Too Heavy For Metal

Melbourne, 10 April 2009 - As the Group One racing action moves to Randwick this Easter Saturday, IASbet.com bookmaker Mark Read is out to oppose the Alan Denham trained Metal Bender in the Australian Derby.

"Danny Nikolic has ridden this horse a treat at his last two winning starts," commented Read. "However, starting from barrier fourteen, and once again facing a test at elite level, I do not regard the opposition bookmakers' price of $5.00 as a worthwhile investment. Instead, I believe punters should look to the Gai Waterhouse trained Rock Kingdom ($9.00) as the quality choice."

In the Galaxy Stakes, Read believes that honest Queensland sprinting sensation Swiss Ace ($8.00) will find the task a little too tough to conquer. "Early speed, wide gate and a significant weight disadvantage leads me to keenly lay Swiss Ace," declared Read. "Olonana ($6.50) represents remarkable each way value. He enjoys a favourable run from the draw, backed by a dynamic turn of foot."

For punters seeking the double digit blow out horse on Saturday's race card, Joe Blow ($10.00) in the Chairman's Handicap is Read's best outsider. "He drops significantly in weight and offers attractive value in a very open field. His key threats do not possess 'superstar' status, and I expect an improved performance from the up-and-coming stayer."

About IASbet.com - IASbet.com is an International All Sports company, founded and managed by Australia's foremost bookmaker, punter and form analyst, Mark Read.

[rjnchan]

At many horse races, there is a gambling station, where gamblers can stake money on a horse. (Gambling on horses is prohibited at some tracks; the nationally renowned Colonial Cup Steeplechase in Camden, South Carolina, is known as one of the races which betting is illegal citing a 1951 law.) Where gambling is allowed, most tracks offer Parimutuel betting where gamblers' money is pooled and shared proportionally among the winners once a deduction is made from the pool. In some countries, such as UK, Ireland and Australia, an alternative and more popular facility is provided by Bookmakers who effectively make a market in odds. This allows the gambler to 'lock in' odds on a horse at a particular time (known as 'taking the price' in the UK). Parimutuel gambling on races also provides not only purse money to participants but considerable tax revenue, with over $100 billion wagered annually in 53 countries.

[botham]

Originally Posted by rjnchan

At many horse races, there is a gambling station, where gamblers can stake money on a horse. (Gambling on horses is prohibited at some tracks; the nationally renowned Colonial Cup Steeplechase in Camden, South Carolina, is known as one of the races which betting is illegal citing a 1951 law.) Where gambling is allowed, most tracks offer Parimutuel betting where gamblers' money is pooled and shared proportionally among the winners once a deduction is made from the pool. In some countries, such as UK, Ireland and Australia, an alternative and more popular facility is provided by Bookmakers who effectively make a market in odds. This allows the gambler to 'lock in' odds on a horse at a particular time (known as 'taking the price' in the UK). Parimutuel gambling on races also provides not only purse money to participants but considerable tax revenue, with over $100 billion wagered annually in 53 countries.

Hay fabulous topic. I Know that horse racing is an equestrian sport that has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot races of Roman times are an early example, as is the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology. It is inextricably associated with gambling. The common sobriquet for Thoroughbred horse racing is The Sport of Kings and one of my favorite one sports.

[larrybehappy]

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