Preakness 135 Odds – Paddy O’prado has 3-1 short odds to win in 2010
After nearing finishing as the runner up in the Kentucky Derby, Paddy O’prado will look to build off that success this Saturday when he races in the 2010 Preakness Stakes.
Race History
Before he produced a solid third place finish at the Kentucky Derby on May 1, Paddy O’prado placed second at the G1 Blue Grass on April 10 and won the G3 Palm Beach on March 6.
Opening Odds
Paddy O’prado opened with 3/1 odds to win the 2010 Preakness Stakes according to oddsmakers from online sports book BroburySports.com. His odds are second to only Super Saver, who was made a 2/1 favorite to win on Saturday after winning the Kentucky Derby.
Early Analysis
One of the biggest knocks against Paddy O’prado is that he gets caught up in traffic, which was once again held true at the Kentucky Derby. But once he got free, he nearly won the race before being edged out by Super Saver and Ice Box down the stretch. He drew a post position of 10 for the Preakness Stakes, which will feature a less-crowded field, which only benefits Paddy O’prado. He can rally or stalk the pace, has a stakes win this year and has a top Beyer of 100. His jockey Kent Desormeaux has come under some criticism for the way he rode Paddy O’prado down the stretch at the Kentucky Derby, but that shouldn’t be a factor this Saturday. In fact, Desormeaux has something to prove, which only benefits backers of Paddy O’prado.
2010 Preakness Stakes Post Positions & Odds to Win
1. Aikenite 18/1
2. Schoolyard Dreams 12/1
3. Pleasant Prince 15/1
4. Northern Giant 30/1
5. Yawanna Twist 25/1
6. Jackson Bend 20/1
7. Lookin at Lucky 4/1
8. Super Saver 2/1
9. Caracortado 18/1
10. Paddy O’prado 3/1
11. First Dude 15/1
12. Dublin 10/1
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