Rachel Alexandra receives weight assignments

Horseracing Betting Lines

06/05/2010 - Louisville, KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Reigning Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra has been given the highweight for the Fleur de Lis Handicap on Saturday, June 12 at Churchill Downs. The filly was also assigned weight for the Stephen Foster Handicap to be run the same day at Churchill Downs.

Earlier in the week co-owner Jess Jackson announced that the four-year-old will start in one of four races on June 12. Along with the Stephen Foster and Fleur de Lis, Rachel is also nominated to the Ogden Phipps Handicap at Belmont Park and the Obeah at Delaware Park.

For the Fleur de Lis, Rachel is assigned highweight of 124 pounds and is weighted at 118 pounds for the Stephen Foster. Both races are 1 1/8-miles with the Fleur de Lis for fillies and mares and the Foster an open handicap.

Rachel is also the highweight for the Ogden Phipps. The champion filly will carry 123 pounds if she starts in the 1 1/16-mile race for fillies and mares. The two horses who have defeated Rachel this year are also nominated to the Belmont Park event.

Unrivaled Belle, who won the La Troienne at Churchill Downs on April 30, is assigned 119 pounds and Zardana, winner of the New Orleans Ladies Classic in March, gets 117 pounds.

No weight assignments are available for the Obeah.

Met Mile winner Quality Road is the Stephen Foster highweight at 127 pounds. Since he and Rail Trip (122 pounds) are not expected to start, there are three probable starters who have all been assigned 120 pounds: Arson Squad, Blame and General Quarters.

Casino-internet-casino Horseracing Betting News


<< Twins try to topple A's once again
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Twins strive to build off a hard-fought and much-needed win on Friday when the American League Central leaders continue a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics this evening at the Coliseum. Minnesota h

<< Dodgers, Braves resume series between teams on the rise
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) -- The Atlanta Braves have vaulted themselves to the top of the National League East by virtue of an impressive recent run of success. The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping their own surge of late can propel the defending NL West

<< Willis to make D-Backs' debut against Rockies
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The best performances of Dontrelle Willis' career, one which has veered sadly off course in recent years, came during his days in the National League. The struggling left-hander now gets an opportunity to resurrect his fallen

<< Tigers try to bounce back in middle test with Royals
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Tigers will ask Justin Verlander to play the role of stopper when the slumping club plays the second of three consecutive meetings with the Kansas City Royals tonight at Kauffman Stadium. Eight losses in a 10-g

<< Rangers recall Hunter to make start
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Texas Rangers recalled pitcher Tommy Hunter to start Saturday's game against Tampa Bay. The 23-year-old Hunter made 19 starts for Texas last season but has not pitched for the big club this

Mets put struggling LHP Oliver Perez on 15-day DL >>
NEW YORK (AP) -Struggling pitcher Oliver Perez was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday by the New York Mets because of a sudden - and somewhat convenient - injury to his right knee.The move was made retroactive to Tuesday, and it solved a ro

Struggling Bergesen heads to Orioles bullpen >>
BALTIMORE (AP) -Orioles right-hander Brad Bergesen has been temporarily removed from the starting rotation so he can provide help to an overworked bullpen.The move was made in part because Baltimore has a day off Monday and partly because the Oriole

Nats bring up C Burke, release C Coste >>
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Nationals have selected the contract of catcher Jamie Burke from Triple-A Syracuse and unconditionally released veteran catcher Chris Coste. In addition, the team placed catcher Carlos

Netherlands star Robben injured in friendly >>
Amsterdam, Netherlands (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arjen Robben injured his hamstring after scoring two goals in the Netherlands' 6-1 win over Hungary on Saturday, leaving his availability for the World Cup in doubt. Robben entered the match at Am

Ideye replaces Mikel on Nigeria's roster >>
Johannesburg, South Africa (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback put uncapped Brown Ideye on his World Cup team Saturday to replace injured Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel. Mikel will not take part in this summer's World Cup in

Sportsbook betting odds favor Europe in Ryder Cup

September 19, – Despite holding a decided edge in the all-time series, with 24 wins, 2 ties and 10 losses, Team USA is the underdog again heading into the Ryder Cup in Kidare, Ireland this weekend, according to MySportsbook.com.  The Europeans have captured four of the past five editions, including their largest victory ever, an 18 ½ to 9 ½ thumping in Michigan in 2004. Current Ryder Cup betting odds favor the Europeans to continue their winning ways; they are a 4-5 bet to take the title, compared to 6-5 for the Americans. 

Despite being knocked out in the first round of World Match play by Shaun Micheel, Tiger Woods is predicted to lead the US charge and be their highest point scorer for the week, with odds listed at 9-4 that he outpoints all other American players, including Jim Furyk, Phil Mickelson and Chris DiMarco to  name a  few.  Team USA has four relatively unknown players on the roster but all four are 2007 tournament winners and have posted some of season’s best performances, each earning over $1.5 million on the PGA TOUR.  They include Zach Johnson, Vaughan Taylor, JJ Henry and Brett Wetterich.

The experienced European squad includes the likes of Luke Donald, Sergio Garcia, Padraig Harrington, Jose Maria Olazabal and Darren Clarke, who’s emotions will be tested after the passing of his wife to a battle with cancer.  Donald and Garcia are in particularly good form and each is a 5-1 bet to lead the European squad in the points race. Donald has proven he can go head to head with Woods at a major event after a run for the $1.2 million purse at the PGA Championship. Garcia’s Ryder Cup credentials prove he’s ready for battle too.

To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your golf sportsbook needs.

Ryder Cup Odds

Europe
Tie
USA
4-5
10-1
6-5


Ryder Cup Top US point scorer
Tiger Woods
Jim Furyk
Phil Mickelson
Chris DiMarco
David Toms
Stewart Cink
Chad Campbell
Scott Verplank
Zach Johnson
Vaughan Taylor
JJ Henry
Brett Wetterich
9-4
4-1
5-1
7-1
8-1
12-1
15-1
15-1
25-1
30-1
30-1
50-1


Ryder Cup Top European scorer
Sergio Garcia
Luke Donald
Padraig Harrington
Colin Montgomerie
Darren Clarke
David Howell
Lee Westwood
Paul Casey
Henrik Stenson
Jose Maria Olazabal
Paul McGinley
Robert Karlsson
5-1
5-1
6-1
13-2
8-1
9-1
9-1
11-1
12-1
12-1
20-1
25-1

To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com