Does Super Saver have what it takes to win the Triple Crown? His jockey, Calvin Borel, certainly thinks so. As one of the oldest jockeys in the field and only one of three jockeys to have won the Derby past the age of 40 let alone win his first Derby at 40, Borel should know he defies the odds. Preakness stakes betting is keeping a keen eye in Super Saver.
Borel’s made headlines for a number of things, not the least being when he knocked his former horse out of the running for a Triple Crown by running a different horse at the Preakness after having won the Derby. Even more shocking, when he won the Preakness with Rachel Alexandra it was the first filly to win that race in 85 years. No jockey had ever given up a Derby winning mount. But this year he is sticking with his stead.
With there being a 32-year dry spell, no Triple Crowns since 1978, some doubt modern horse racing will allow for it. Borel believes in his abilities and he believes in Super Saver. Borel has accomplished a number of firsts. Winning a Triple Crown at 42 would make him the oldest to accomplish the feat. Already present during many of racings biggest moments, Borel would love to add this to his list of achievements.
Before gazing ahead to the Belmont Stakes, let’s take a moment to realize this would be the first ever double back-to-back wins at the Derby and the Preakness. Given the great history of both races, those odds seem pretty long. They odds are only shortened by a great horse and a great jockey. For years people have questioned which matters more. Borel would be the first to tell you, much like Lance Armstrong, it takes a team to win in racing.
Super Saver has the strength to take it all the way. If Borel can continue to ride the rail with his past success the Preakness might be another win for the pair. It is hard to tell what fairs best at any one track, but his plan of action has led him to wins that people doubted were possible. At this point you kind of have to believe in the jockey who stayed under the radar for 20 years and now is making headlines consistently. One of his trainers, Todd Pletcher says, “Calvin Borel is a great rider anywhere he goes. He gets along with this colt really well.” The team hope that means a win at Preakness and Belmont Stakes. No matter what, Borel has placed himself firmly in the history books. As a Preakness Horse bettor are you betting on Super Saver? Head over to www.sportsbook.com and place your Preakness bet now, it’s where everybody bets.
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