08/18/2008 - Upperville, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former Kentucky Derby winning filly Genuine Risk passed away at Newstead Farm in Virginia on Monday. The mare was 31 years old.
"Genuine Risk was an amazing horse with tremendous heart that lived a life befitting a champion." said Bert and Diana Firestone in a release. "We are truly blessed that she was a part of our life and we are deeply saddened by her passing."
Owned by Diana Firestone, Genuine Risk became only the second filly to win the Kentucky Derby when she made history in 1980. Sent off at odds of 13-1 she defeated Rumbo by one length in the 1 1/4 mile race.
She was the first female to capture the Run for the Roses since Regret in 1915. Eight years later, Winning Colors joined the two as the third filly to claim the Kentucky Derby.
Two weeks after her historic win, Genuine Risk was second in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico to Codex. Her jockey, Jacinto Vasquez, claimed foul against Codex and jockey Angel Cordero Jr. for drifting out and interfering with the filly. The stewards disallowed the objection.
Genuine Risk came back in the Belmont Stakes to finish second to Temperence Hill. Trained by Leroy Jolley, she was voted 1980 champion three-year-old filly.
In a 15-race career, Genuine Risk found the winner's circle 10 times and earned $646,587. She entered the Racing Hall of Fame in 1986.
<< Arena takes charge of Galaxy
Carson, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Galaxy announced on Monday that
former U.S. national team head coach Bruce Arena has been named general
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<< Dolphins release OL McKinney
Davie, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Dolphins have released offensive
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McKinney, a 10-year NFL veteran, was signed in May.
"When we brought Steve in we really took a look and, at this point, he wasn't
wher
<< Big Ten - Is This Buckeyes' Year?
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Will Ohio State finally win a BSC Title
game?
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Foxborough, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New England Revolution announced on
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Pirate rally halts Mets' six-game winning streak >>
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Steve Pearce and Jack Wilson got to the
Mets' bullpen in the eighth, combining to knock in three runs in the inning to
lift the Pirates to a 5-2 win over New York in the finale of a four-game set
in Pitt
Schnyder wins Pilot Pen opener >>
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The fifth-seeded Schnyder snuck past American wild card Jill Craybas 6-4, 7
Wigginton and Santana named NL co-players of the week >>
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New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana were named National League Co-Players of
the Week for the period ending August 17.
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Isner reaches second round in New Haven >>
New Haven, CT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Towering American John Isner was among the
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Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.
Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.
Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.
Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.
Arizona 20-1
Butler 20-1
Duke 30-1
Florida 7-2
Georgetown 30-1
Indiana 35-1
Kansas 15-1
Marquette 25-1
Maryland 40-1
Memphis 50-1
Nevada 50-1
UNC 9-2
OSU 8-1
Oregon 30-1
Pittsburgh 15-1
Texas 30-1
Texas A&M 18-1
UCLA 6-1
Wisconsin 10-1
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