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Florida State Seminoles vs. Miami Hurricanes 3:30 ET

Writing by mortiz on Tuesday, 30 of September , 2008 at 6:17 pm

The sixth week of the college football betting season is upon us, and Bookmaker.com has all of your football wagering options covered. Two bitter in-state and in-conference rivals take center stage on Saturday afternoon when the Florida State Seminoles (3-1, 1-1 ATS) head south to take on the Miami Hurricanes (2-2, 2-1 ATS). These storied rivals have met 51 times heading into this season, with the Canes owning a 30-21 advantage. Last year in Tallahassee, Miami came from behind 29-24 with under 2:00 remaining to shock the Noles 37-29. Hurricanes bettors had the game covered before the comeback, as they were 5.5-point underdogs per the closing betting line.

Florida State put together a solid effort in all phases of the game last Saturday in Jacksonville against Colorado. It was just the third multi-touchdown game in the career of RB Antone Smith, who ran for 154 yards and a career-high three touchdowns against what was thought to be a stout Buffs run defense. The defense forced two turnovers, and LB Dakota Watson blocked a punt for a safety. It all added up to a 39-21 victory for the Seminoles, who had no problem covering the 6.5-point spread for their football bettors. However, there are still plenty of problems at the quarterback position for the Noles, as Christian Ponder is now just 16-of-40 for 171 yards and four interceptions without a touchdown pass in his two games against FBS opponents. That must improve if HC Bobby Bowden hopes to draw any closer to Joe Paterno on the all-time wins list this weekend.

Miami bettors weren’t nearly as fortunately as Florida State’s. With just inside 10:00 to go, the Canes held a 10-point lead against North Carolina and looked all set to cover the 7.5-point spread. The Heels stormed back with back-to-back touchdowns though, and stole a 28-24 victory in South Florida. The Hurricanes defense was stout, holding Carolina to just 35 yards on 33 carries, but the secondary let them down with several long completions against backup QB Cam Sexton down the stretch. QB Robert Marve was up and down, completing 18-of-27 passes for 135 yards and three touchdowns along with two picks. Though he threw three touchdowns, Marve’s final pass into the end zone was intercepted, sealing the defeat.

Oddsmakers have installed Miami as 2.5-point home favorites in this Sunshine State showdown with the ‘total’ set at 43. Betting trends don’t really support either team in this match-up. Florida State is only 3-7 ATS in their L/10 ACC games, while the Canes are an identical 3-7 ATS in their L/10 home games. In regards to the series’ recent trends, Miami has covered the spread in seven of the L/10 meetings. Consider adding the ‘under’ to your football betting card this week as well. Miami is an astounding 24-8 for ‘under’ bettors in its L/32 home games.

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Horses to Watch

Writing by mortiz on Monday, 29 of September , 2008 at 7:27 pm

ARLINGTON PARK

Heza Flamer: Broke outward, raced more than 13 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, rallied six wide to make up 6 ½ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a length at a mile on Aug. 30. (Raced 3 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, angled out for drive and to second beaten a length at 1 1/16 miles taken off the turf on Sept. 14; returned $9 for place.)

BELMONT

Nowhere to Hide: Broke alertly from outside seventh post, raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, came five wide losing ground into stretch, rallied to make up three lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at a mile on a sealed muddy surface on Sept. 27.

Pure Clan: Raced more than 7 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, launched mild midway on far turn, blocked behind a wall of horses nearing quarter pole, angled out in sixth for room at three-sixteenth pole, split rivals in mid-stretch, made up more than 1 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on a yielding turf course Sept. 6.

American Cruiser: Steadied after breaking slowly at start of rough trip, raced sixth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, steadied on far turn, lacked room into stretch and rallied along rail to gain second by a neck at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf Aug. 1 at Saratoga. (Stalked pace three wide a head and a length back in third after a half-mile, rallied to draw clear by two lengths in stretch and prevailed by three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on a yielding turf course Sept. 12; returned $12.20 on the front end.)

CALDER

Appealing Runner:  Raced more than seven lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, swung wide for drive, rallied to make up more than four lengths in stretch and finished third beaten a half-length and a neck at six furlongs on Sept. 26.

Silver Bayer: Raced more than 2 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, rallied four wide into stretch, made up 2 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a length at five furlongs on the turf Sept. 6.

Amazo’n: Raced more than 11 1/2 lengths behind in ninth after a half-mile, advanced outside to fifth in stretch, closed to make up 4 1/4 lengths and finished third beaten three-quarters of a length and a neck at a mile and 70 yards on a wet fast surface Aug. 29. (Raced eighth more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied four wide into stretch and finished third by 9 ¼ lengths at 1 1/16 miles on Sept. 19.)

Tidal Dance: Raced 2 ½ lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, angled three wide on far turn, took over in stretch, drew off and won by 13 lengths under a hand ride at 1 1/16 miles on Aug. 28; disqualified for impeding rivals on first turn and placed fourth. (Broke slowly, raced more than 3 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, lost ground from third to fourth entering stretch and closed to gain second by two lengths at a mile and 70 yards on Sept. 14.)

Jet Prop: Raced sixth early, dropped to seventh more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, eased out for stretch run, rallied from third to make up 3 ¼ lengths and gained second by a neck at a mile and 70 yards on Aug. 16. (Raced 8 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, advanced three wide on far turn, rallied to take over in stretch at eighth pole and drew off to win by 5 ½ lengths at a mile and 70 yards on Sept. 7.)

Fortunate Buy: Chased pace in third early, gained slim lead on turn, dueled down stretch a head in front and won by a neck in a game effort at 6 ½ furlongs on Sept. 5. (Bumped, steadied early, raced fifth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile and rallied three wide in stretch to gain third by a head at six furlongs on Sept. 20.)

DELAWARE

Sheriff’s Choice: Raced more than 3 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, lost ground positioning for drive, rallied to make up four lengths in stretch and finished third beaten a neck and 1 ½ lengths at about five lengths on a good turf course Sept. 27.

Cash’s Girl: Raced more than 3 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, moved up between rivals into stretch, rallied from fourth to make up 3 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface Sept. 6.

Irish Chestnut: Broke ninth and last, moved to eighth more than 8 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced outside rivals to sixth in stretch, finished willingly to make up 4 ½ lengths and ran third beaten two necks at 1 1/16 miles on Aug. 10.

FAIRPLEX

Tahoe Kid: Bumped at break, chased three deep more than 1 ½ lengths in third after a half-mile, lost ground to fourth in stretch, split rivals, made up two lengths and finished third beaten less than a length at six furlongs on Aug. 14 at Del Mar. (Raced fifth early, took command by 1 ½ lengths after a half-mile and drew off in stretch to win by four lengths at six furlongs on Sept. 13.)

HAWTHORNE

Bar Hoppin: Broke 12th and last a step slow, trailed by more than 7 ½ lengths after a half-mile, rallied three wide into stretch to third, closed steadily to make up six lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on Sept. 27; ran final quarter in 24 1/5.

LAUREL

Zig Zag Zeb: Broke seventh and last, trailed by more than six lengths after a half-mile, angled out five wide for drive, closed gamely from sixth to make up more than 3 ½ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on Sept. 25.

Whats What: Sprang to the lead in the two path early, led by a head after a half-mile, eagerly pulled away to increase margin to 1 ½ lengths in stretch and pulled away to win by nine lengths in a hand ride at seven furlongs on Sept. 12. (Went to the lead, set pace by three lengths after a half-mile, dropped to second in stretch and held position by two lengths at a mile taken off the turf on a sealed sloppy surface Sept. 27.)

Wood Alley: Broke 10th and last, advanced to fifth more than 2 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, took over into the lane, drew off in stretch with singled tap of the whip and won by 11 ¼ lengths at seven furlongs on Aug. 9 at Philadelphia Park. (Raced more than 4 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, angled out four wide for drive, rallied to take command nearing mid-stretch and won handily by 5 ½ lengths at a mile on Sept. 20.)

Swear to It: Raced sixth and last more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to fourth in stretch and gained second by a half-length at a mile and 70 yards at Delaware on Aug. 20. (Raced seventh and last 11 lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced three wide on final turn and rallied from fourth in stretch to gain second by a nose at 1 1/16 miles on Aug. 30 at Timonium.)

LOUISIANA DOWNS

Special Star; Broke alertly, went right to the front, led by a length after a half-mile, drew clear on turn and cruised to a six-length victory under a moderate hand ride at six furlongs on Sept. 27.

Storm Heat: Broke 10th and last, advanced to seventh more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, encountered traffic in stretch, split foes during late rally, made up more than six lengths and finished second beaten a head at 5 ½ furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface Sept. 12.

Wise Charge: Raced more than a length behind after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground to fourth coming wide out of the turn, made up 4 ¼ lengths in stretch and gained second by a length at 5 ½ furlongs on Aug. 24.

Cajun Conquest: Raced 10 lengths behind in ninth after a half-mile, dropped to 10th and last after six furlongs, rallied late in tight quarters from eighth in stretch, made up more than four lengths through traffic and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Aug. 14; ran final 2 ½ furlongs in 29 seconds. (Broke seventh and last, trailed by more than 11 lengths after a half-mile, moved to far outside for drive, rallied from fifth in stretch and finished second beaten a nose at 7 ½ furlongs on the turf Sept. 21.)

Regent Rules: Raced more than four lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, began steady advance into stretch to third, made up nearly two lengths and finished second beaten a head at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Aug. 1. (Sprinted clear, led by 1 ½ lengths after a half-mile, increases margin to five lengths in stretch and won by 1 ½ lengths at 1 1/16 miles taken off turf Aug. 22.)

Dragum: Raced more than 4 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, rallied four wide to third in stretch and closed with good energy to win by 1 ¼ lengths at a mile on the turf Aug. 10. (Raced seventh and last more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, shifted out for drive and rallied from fifth in stretch to gain third beaten a length at about 7 ½ furlongs on a good turf course Sept. 12.)

MONMOUTH

Finance Master: Pinched back to 10th and last at break, raced ninth more than nine lengths behind in ninth after a half-mile, closed willingly from fifth in stretch, bumped with rival, recovered to make up nearly 4 ¾ lengths and finished third beaten 1 ¼ lengths and a nose at six furlongs on Aug. 29. (Stalked pace 5 ½ lengths behind in third after a half-mile and rallied in stretch to gain second by 3 ½ lengths at six furlongs on Sept. 24.)

Absolved: Raced 3 ½ lengths behind in fourth after three-eighths of a mile, closed well in final furlong, made up two lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 5 ½ furlongs on Aug. 25 at Philadelphia Park. (Led briefly early, raced 3 ½ lengths behind in second after a half-mile, came off rail entering stretch and held position by a half-length on a sealed sloppy surface Sept. 6.)

Hard to Explain: Steadied at start, raced inside 4 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, forced to check behind rival at eighth pole, altered course to outside, recovered when clear, made up nearly two lengths despite brushing with winner finished second beaten a nose at 1 1/8 miles on a good turf course Aug. 16 at Saratoga. (Raced more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, moved to second in stretch, rallied between rivals and prevailed by a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Sept. 1.)

Rise Up Singing: Raced more than 7 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, rallied between rivals in upper stretch from fifth, finished well making up 4 ¾ lengths and ran second beaten 1 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on Aug. 14. (Pressed pace early, took command by a length after a half-mile, shook free in stretch and drew off to win by 5 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on a sealed muddy track on Sept. 6.)

Tough Gal: Broke ninth and last, trailed by more than 16 lengths after a half-mile, split rivals from seventh in stretch, rallied to make up more than six lengths and finished second beaten a length at a mile and 70 yards on July 15 at Philadelphia. (Raced more than 6 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, angled out leaving the quarter pole, advanced to third in stretch and finished second by 5 ¾ lengths at a mile on Aug. 4 at Philadelphia; returned $8.80 to place.)

OAK TREE AT SANTA ANITA

Cadillac: Broke 10th and last, trailed by more than seven lengths after a half-mile, swing five wide for drive, closed fast to make up 5 ½ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a length at 6 ½ furlongs on Sept. 27.

PHILADELPHIA PARK

Smart and Fancy: Shuffled back inside near turn, raced ninth and last more than seven lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, swung wide into stretch, rallied from fifth to make up two lengths and finished second by a neck at five furlongs on a good turf course Sept. 27.

Big Easy: Pressed pace in third a length and a head behind after a half-mile, advanced to second in stretch, closed fast and won by a neck at 6 ½ furlongs on Aug. 2 at Delaware. (Trailed by more than four lengths after three-eighths of a mile, advanced to second in stretch, angled out and rallied to win by a head at five furlongs taken off the turf Sept. 13.)

REMINGTON

Praderoso: Stalked leaders two lengths behind in third after a half-mile, swung four wide for the drive, rallied to take over in mid-stretch and drew off to win by five lengths at 7 ½ furlongs on the turf Sept. 7. (Raced more than 12 lengths behind in 10th after a half-mile, rallied belatedly three wide from seventh into stretch and gained third by a half-length at a mile and 70 yards on Sept. 20.)

RETAMA PARK

Bill’s Last Fling: Broke alertly from the outside 13th post, chased leader early in second, took lead by a length after a half-mile, drew clear in upper stretch and won by 6 ½ lengths ridden out at six furlongs on Sept. 27.

Matt’s Cajun Fire: Raced 5 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, lost ground going wide into stretch, finished willingly to make up more than 4 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten 1 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on Sept. 19. (Raced fifth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied three wide on far turn, grabbed lead in stretch and drew off to win by two lengths at a mile on Sept. 27.)

Ms Classic Seneca: Raced more than four lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, advanced four wide for drive, steadied off heels of rivals inside quarter pole, rallied from sixth to make up more than 2 ¼ lengths in stretch and gained second by a half-length at six furlongs on Sept. 6.

Every Three Days: Bumped at break, raced 10 lengths behind in 10th after a half-mile, went wide on turn, rallied to make up three lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a neck at six furlongs on Aug. 29; ran final quarter in 24 1/5. (Raced 11th early, moved to seventh more than four lengths behind after a half-mile, circled the field for the drive, rallied to third in stretch and drew off by 1 ½ lengths at six furlongs on Sept. 12; returned $13 on the front end.)

TURFWAY PARK

Quick Magic: Raced more than three lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, rallied outside to make up more than 2 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a neck at six furlongs on Sept. 26.

Frequent Flyer: Broke a step slow, raced fifth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, shifted to three path entering stretch, split horses in stretch, rallied late to finish third making up 1 ½ lengths beaten a head and a neck at 5 ½ furlongs on Sept. 6.

WOODBINE

Splash of Gold: Raced seventh more than 2 ½ lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, lost ground going wide into stretch, rallied from fifth to make up more than 2 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on Sept. 27.

Playboy at Home: Raced fourth early, lost ground to fifth more than 1 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out late on turn, bumped with third place finisher while rallying in upper stretch and drove clear to win by two lengths at seven furlongs on Sept. 7; disqualified to third for interference.

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Texas Hall of Fame Inducting 4 of Racing’s Renowned

Writing by mortiz on Friday, 26 of September , 2008 at 9:13 pm

Bill Allen was asked a quarter-century ago why he was putting up 12 percent of the $3 million purse to supplement his Wild Again in the inaugural Breeders’ Cup Classic at Hollywood Park when the thoroughbred had no chance.

Allen, who organized and led Black Chip Stables, promptly predicted his horse was going to win and he was betting on it, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Wild Again went off at more than 31-1. The son of Icecapade led from the half-mile marker and won by a head in a rough-and-tumble race that prompted a stewards’ inquiry. Runner-up Gate Dancer was disqualified to third for interferring with favored Slew O’ Gold during the final furlong while the latter was advanced to second.
Allen, from Clarendon, TX, has been involved in horse racing for four decades. He is among four Texas Horse Racing Hall of Fame inductees that will be enshrined on Oct. 4.

He also acquired the bond originally issued to finance Retama Park and his company, Call Now Inc., put together the management team that helped the track emerge from bankruptcy.

Joe Straus Jr., a co-founder of Retama, follows his father into the Hall of Fame seven years later. Both were instrumental in bringing pari-mutuel racing to Texas in 1987 after a half-century absence.

“We have a great group of honorees this year,” Straus said. “I feel very humbled to be included.”

They include:

The late Dorothy Scharbauer Jr. – She owned and raced ’87 Kentucky Derby-Preakness champ Alysheba, winner of the ’88 BC Classic.

The Midland, TX, resident, who passed away three years ago, and her husband, Clarence, owned 400-acre Valor Farms in Pilot Point, TX, where they bred thoroughbreds and quarter horses.

Clarence Scharbauer became a member of the Hall of Fame in ’01. His wife’s father was Fred Turner Jr., who owned ’59 Derby winner Tomy Lee.

Bobby Cox – He made a name for himself breeding and racing quarter horses. He won the All American Derby at Ruidoso Downs with Brimmerton in ’04, when he was the American Quarter Horse Association Owner of the Year, and with Don’t Let Down in ’07. The Fort Worth area resident also is a member of the AQHA Hall of Fame.

Allen Moehrig will receive the Texas Heritage Award for achievements in the industry presented by the Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors.

He co-bred quarter horse racing’s only Triple Crown winner, Special Effort, who swept the three Grade 1s at Ruidosa in ’81.

“Allen Moehrig has been making quarter horse history for over 40 years in Texas,” Straus said. “What he and his wife, Jeanette, have done with a small breeding farm near Seguin is truly remarkable.”

This year’s JoAnn Weber Distinguished Service Award, named for the first Hall of Fame executive director, goes to Mary Ruyle.

She began as a bookkeeper in ’88 for the Texas Thoroughbred Association and rose through the ranks to business manager. Known as the ultimate team player, Ruyle earlier this year was presented the Allen Bogan Memorial Award as TTA Member of the Year.

Veteran racing announcer Frank Mirahmadi will emcee the 10th Hall of Fame ceremony, which begins late that Saturday afternoon before a night of racing featuring six stakes races with purses totaling $500,000.

The analyst for the TVG interactive racing network, who emceed the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association awards in 2003 and 2007, is a master impressionist of fellow announcers as well as celebrities calling races.

Mirahmadi has a Retama connection. He sent out tapes after “calling my first two races at Hollywood Park in 1992. One of the people I sent a tape to was (Retama President) Bob Quigley, who was very supportive. He did say, however, that he needed to hear what my voice sounded like calling a race, not impressions.”

So in ’94, Mirahmadi found Michael Wrona, who announced a short meeting at Player’s Bluegrass Downs in Paducah, KY. He was invited that fall to call three races on a Saturday and three more the following Sunday.

“I was able to get two decent calls out of that visit,” Mirahmadi recalled, “included it on the tape I sent to Retama. Ironically, Wrona was hired at Retama. But that tape got me a four-day fill-in gig at Hialeah in 1995, which led to my appointment there in 1996.”

The 40-year-old native of Los Angeles, who also was track announcer at Fair Grounds and Louisiana Downs as well as at various race meetings on the California Fair Circuit, is the new race caller at Turf Paradise this fall.

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Colorado Buffalos vs. Florida State Seminoles 3:30 ET

Writing by mortiz on Wednesday, 24 of September , 2008 at 2:24 pm

The fifth week of the college football betting season is upon us, and Bookmaker Sportsbook has all of your wagering options covered. Two teams heading in opposite directions clash in a neutral site game at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Saturday afternoon when the Colorado Buffalos (3-0, 2-0 ATS) do battle with the Florida State Seminoles (2-1, 0-1 ATS). Last year, these two teams hooked up in Boulder. The Noles won an ugly game 16-6, covering the spread as 4.5-point road favorites.

The Buffs made a huge statement to the college football world on Thursday night when they took out the #22 West Virginia Mountaineers. Even though they gave up 311 yards on the ground to the mighty Mountaineers offense, the Colorado defense stood tall in the clutch. WVU couldn’t establish anything through the air, as QB Pat White only managed to throw for a paltry 43 yards on the night. RB Rodney Stewart was amazing for the hosts, rushing for 166 yards on 28 carries. It all added up to a 17-14 upset victory in overtime for the Buffs; rewarding Colorado bettors that grabbed the 2.5-points. Even though the game went to OT, the ‘total’ of 56.5 was never threatened. Colorado is one of the 17 teams left in FBS play that boasts a perfect ATS record.

While emotions are running high in Boulder, the exact opposite can be said about Tallahassee. Spirits were great at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday night when football betting commenced for the first time in a Florida State game this season. The college football betting line featured FSU favored by four-points against Wake Forest. The offense was mediocre at best, as the Noles managed just 220 total yards and turned the ball over a whopping seven times against a stout Demon Deacons defense. If there was a bright spot for the Noles, it was their defense. Wake Forest only went 2/15 on third down, largely due to their lack of a rushing game. Florida State held the Deacs to 59 yards on 38 carries. FSU racked up 12 penalties for 139 yards. Regardless, FSU lost to Wake 12-3. Neither FSU bettors nor those who bet on the ‘over’ stood a chance. The defense will finally get back all of the starters that were involved in last year’s academic scandal before the Music City Bowl after serving their four-game suspensions.

Oddsmakers have installed Florida State as six-point favorites in this Big XII/ACC showdown with the ‘total’ set at 41. NCAAF betting trends don’t really support either team in this match-up. The Buffalos have had four clashes against ACC teams since 2003 where they stand 0-4 SU and 1-3 ATS. FSU isn’t much better against the Big XII, as though they are 4-1 SU in their L/5 against the conference, they’re just 2-3 ATS.

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Curlin Goes for Two Records in Jockey Gold Cup

Writing by mortiz on Tuesday, 23 of September , 2008 at 4:29 pm

Curlin will attempt to do what no horse has done since the Jockey Club Gold Cup was inaugurated a year after World War I ended – win as a 3-year-old and repeat at 4.

The son of Smart Strike also is aiming to hit pay dirt for another reason: victory on Saturday would make him No. 1 in all-time earnings. The $450,000 winner’s share of the $750,000 purse would boost his bankroll to $10,246,000, supplanting Cigar’s $9,9796,800.

Cigar won this race in 1995. Skip Away, with earnings of $9,616,360, was the last back-to-back winner in ’96-97. The son of Skip Trial holds the stakes record of 1:58 4/5 for the 1 ¼ miles.

Of the eight Gold Cup multi-winners, Kelso is tops with five in row, ’60-64, when he was voted Horse of the Year five consecutive times.

The Gold Cup has figured prominently in determining Horse of the Year, especially before the Breeders’ Cup began in ’84. Four Triple Crown winners triumphed: Gallant Fox, ’30, and Citation, ’48, as 3-year-olds, and Whirlaway, ’42, and Affirmed, ’79, as 4-year-olds.

In the ’40s and ’50s, sophomores scored 13 times, including nine in a row from ’47 to ’55 when the purse never topped $56,000.

Since the BC, which turns 25 on Oct. 25, six Classic winners during the past 14 years won Horse of the Year, including Curlin in ’07.

Curlin worked four furlongs in 51 4/5 breezing over Saratoga’s training track on Monday. “It was his normal work before he runs,” Scott Blasi, assistant to trainer Steve Asmussen, told Brisnet.com. “He got over the ground really well and we are all excited about Saturday.”

Curlin’s fractions were 13 seconds for the quarter-mile and 25 3/5 for the half, galloping out five furlongs in 1:06. Seven days earlier, he covered five furlongs in 1:01 4/5 handy, galloping out six furlongs in 1:14 4/5.

The field for the 90th running includes Mambo in Seattle, who lost the Travers by a nose to Colonel John. The 3-year-old will carry 122 pounds, four less than older horses in the weight-for-age invitational.

Ed Prado climbs aboard, replacing Robby Albarado, who guided the son of Kingmambo in the Travers. Albarado is Curlin’s regular ride. Mambo in Seattle has worked several times at Belmont. His latest was breezing four furlongs in 49 3/5 on Monday.

Key challengers are:

Wanderin Boy, who finished third to Curlin in the Woodward at Saratoga. The son of Seeking the Gold worked four furlongs in 48 1/5 handily on Sept. 19.

Frost Giant, who won the Suburban at Belmont in June. The son of Giant’s Causeway most recent work was early this month on Aqueduct’s turf course: 1:16 3/5 breezing for six furlongs.

Others that may run are Timber Reserve, Merchant Marine, Angliana and either A.P. Arrow or Ravel.

The Gold Cup began as the Jockey Club Stakes in ’19 when a 3-year-old named Purchase triumphed. The purse was $5,800.

A year later, only Damask ran against Man o’ War, a sporting gesture to keep the race from being a walkover. It was to close to that anyway as Big Red broke the American record for 1 ½ miles under strong restraint while winning by 15 lengths.

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Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00 ET

Writing by mortiz on Tuesday, 23 of September , 2008 at 3:26 pm

The AFC South will be on display in a critical divisional showdown on Sunday when the Houston Texans (0-2, 0-2 ATS) head east to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium to clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2, 1-2 ATS). Kickoff from the Sunshine State is set for 1:00 PM and football bettors can catch the game regionally on CBS. Since joining the league in 2002, the Texans have dominated this rivalry, going 7-5 SU and 9-3 ATS against the Jags.

The Texans appear to be a demoralized team after Hurricane Ike forced them into an early bye week in Week 2. They are set to tie an NFL record for the latest start to a home schedule when they return to Reliant Stadium next week to host the Indianapolis Colts. As for last week, Texans bettors were bitterly disappointed with their 31-12 defeat at the hands of the Tennessee Titans. Even though they found themselves down 14-12 late in the 2nd quarter, they couldn’t capitalize on any of their red zone opportunities in the second half, which ultimately prevented them from staying within the 4.5-points set on the football betting line. QB Matt Schaub was awful, throwing three interceptions and only completing 17-of-37 passes. Even though the Texans have only played two games, Schaub leads the NFL with five interceptions. The only bright spot was RB Steve Slaton, who ran for 118 yards and his first career touchdown against the Titans. No one on the Texans has scored more than one touchdown this year.

With the Jags staring a potential 0-3 start to the season in the face, QB David Garrard generated the game-winning drive Jacksonville needed to knock the Indianapolis Colts off by a 23-21 final count last Sunday afternoon. Though the Jags were never behind the four-point spread the entire second half, the only aspect in doubt in the closing seconds was the ‘total’. K Josh Scobee’s 51-yard field goal not only gave the Jaguars a much-needed victory, but sent those who bet on the over 41.5-points to the betting windows grinning from ear-to-ear. Both Maurice Jones-Drew and Fred Taylor gashed the Colts defense, combining for 228 rushing yards on 45 carries. Because of those 45 carries, Jacksonville dominated time of possession, keeping Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis offense off the field for 41:35.

Betting trends point towards a high scoring affair in this spot. Four of the L/5 Jaguar divisional games resulted in games that went ‘over’ the ‘total’. Houston is one of just five teams that have yet to play a game ‘under’ the ‘total’ this season. Their stretch of consecutive ‘over’ games is now at four dating back to last season.

Oddsmakers have installed the Jags as 7.5-point favorites with the ‘total’ sitting at 41.5. Bookmaker Sportsbook is your home for all of Week 4’s football betting action. Whether you prefer betting spreads, moneylines, or ‘totals’, be sure to login to your account right now and get your football wagers down on this and all of the other great match-ups of this week’s NFL betting card!

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Washington Redskins vs. Dallas Cowboys 4:05 ET

Writing by mortiz on Tuesday, 23 of September , 2008 at 3:22 pm

Football bettors will get another chance to boost their bankroll in the fourth week of the NFL betting season with a good ole fashioned NFC East showdown on Sunday afternoon, and Bookmaker Sportsbook has all the action covered when the Washington Redskins (2-1, 2-1 ATS) invade Irving Stadium to do battle with the Dallas Cowboys (3-0, 2-1 ATS). The Skins have dominated the gambling aspect of this rivalry over the past three seasons, going 4-2 SU and 5-1 ATS since 2005.

After a disastrous opening night against the defending champion NY Giants, head coach Jim Zorn and the Redskins have rolled off back-to-back impressive victories against potential playoff teams. Last week, QB Jason Campbell was fantastic, completing 22-of-30 passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns without turning the ball over against the Arizona Cardinals. Thanks to a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, the Skins held on to the 24-17 victory rewarding Redskins bettors backing Washington at (-3). It all came down to the last stand for all gamblers involved, as both the side and ‘total’ came down to the wire. In the end, the game narrowly stayed ‘under’ the 43.5-point ‘total’. The Washington defense was hit with a blow in the game though, as DE Jason Taylor won’t be in the lineup this week in Dallas.

Cowboys bettors have had a tremendous start to the season. On Sunday Night Football in Week 3, Dallas put it to the Green Bay Packers on the “Un-frozen Tundra” of Lambeau Field. The 27-16 victory was more than enough to cover the football betting line of Dallas (-3). The offense was fantastic yet again for “The Boys”. Running back’s Marion Barber and Felix Jones combined to rush for 218 yards and a pair of scores. QB Tony Romo only completed 17 passes, but they were good for 260 yards. The defense racked up five sacks against Aaron Rodgers. The Dallas offense ranks in the top-10 in just about every offensive category, including #1 in the NFL with 440 yards of offense per game. Barber is tied for the most rushing touchdowns in the league with five.

Betting trends point towards Washington in this NFC East rivalry. Not only have the Skins had success against the Cowboys lately, but they’ve done well against the entire division. In their L/17 division games, Washington is 10-7 ATS. Dallas is in the midst of a horrible run of five straight ATS defeats within its division; they’re 3-10 in their L/13 against the NFC East. Before getting into their Week 2 shootout against Philadelphia, the Cowboys had played three straight divisional games ‘under’ the ‘total’.

Oddsmakers have installed the Cowboys as 11.5-point favorites in this NFC East tussle. The ‘total’ now sits at a lofty 46. Bookmaker.com has all of the football betting you can sink your teeth into, so whether you prefer betting spreads, moneylines, or ‘totals’, be sure to login to your account right now and get your football wagers down on this and all the other great match-ups on the Week 4 NFL betting card!

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Horses to Watch

Writing by mortiz on Monday, 22 of September , 2008 at 4:20 pm

ARLINGTON PARK

It’s Tiffin Time: Raced sixth more than 7 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to fourth in stretch, closed with a rush five wide to make up 6 ¼ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on Sept. 13.

Heza Flamer: Broke outward, raced more than 13 lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, rallied six wide to make up 6 ½ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a length at a mile on Aug. 30. (Raced 3 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, angled out for drive and to second beaten a length at 1 1/16 miles taken off the turf on Sept. 14; returned $9 for place.

Eve’s Apple: Broke a step slow, raced eighth and last more than 9 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch, made up nearly two lengths and finished second beaten a neck at six furlongs on Aug. 29; ran final quarter in 24 seconds.

Roadster: Raced more than nine lengths behind in ninth after a half-mile, swung wide for the drive, rallied to make up 4 ¾ lengths in stretch and finished third beaten a nose and 1 ¼ lengths at a mile on the turf Aug. 2; ran final quarter in 23 4/5. (Raced 2 ½ lengths behind in third after a half-mile, advanced to second in stretch, weakened and finished third at 1 1/16 miles off the turf Aug. 28.)

Shades of Success: Broke 10th, dropped to 11th and last more than 13 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced between horses to fifth in stretch, closed fast to make up more than 5 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten a neck at seven furlongs on July 18; ran final three furlongs in 37 4/5.

BELMONT

Pure Clan: Raced more than 7 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, launched mild midway on far turn, blocked behind a wall of horses nearing quarter pole, angled out in sixth for room at three-sixteenth pole, split rivals in mid-stretch, made up more than 1 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on a yielding turf course Sept. 6.

American Cruiser: Steadied after breaking slowly at start of rough trip, raced sixth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, steadied on far turn, lacked room into stretch and rallied along rail to gain second by a neck at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf Aug. 1 at Saratoga. (Stalked pace three wide a head and a length back in third after a half-mile, rallied to draw clear by two lengths in stretch and prevailed by three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on a yielding turf course Sept. 12; returned $12.20 on the front end.)

CALDER

Silver Bayer: Raced more than 2 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, rallied four wide into stretch, made up 2 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a length at five furlongs on the turf Sept. 6.

Amazo’n: Raced more than 11 ½ lengths behind in ninth after a half-mile, advanced outside to fifth in stretch, closed to make up 4 ¼ lengths and finished third beaten three-quarters of a length and a neck at a mile and 70 yards on a wet fast surface Aug. 29.

Tidal Dance: Raced 2 ½ lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, angled three wide on far turn, took over in stretch, drew off and won by 13 lengths under a hand ride at 1 1/16 miles on Aug. 28; disqualified for impeding rivals on first turn and placed fourth. (Broke slowly, raced more than 3 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, lost ground from third to fourth entering stretch and closed to gain second by two lengths at a mile and 70 yards on Sept. 14.)

Jet Prop: Raced sixth early, dropped to seventh more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, eased out for stretch run, rallied from third to make up 3 ¼ lengths and gained second by a neck at a mile and 70 yards on Aug. 16. (Raced 8 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, advanced three wide on far turn, rallied to take over in stretch at eighth pole and drew off to win by 5 ½ lengths at a mile and 70 yards on Sept. 7.)

Fortunate Buy: Chased winner 2 ½ lengths behind in second after three-eighths of a mile, rallied in stretch to make up nearly two lengths and finished second beaten a head at 5 ½ furlongs Aug. 28. (Chased pace in third early, gained slim lead on turn, dueled down the stretch a head in front and prevailed by a neck in a game effort at 6 ½ furlongs on Sept. 5.)

DELAWARE

Cash’s Girl: Raced more than 3 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, moved up between rivals into stretch, rallied from fourth to make up 3 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface Sept. 6.

Irish Chestnut: Broke ninth and last, moved to eighth more than 8 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced outside rivals to sixth in stretch, finished willingly to make up 4 ½ lengths and ran third beaten two necks at 1 1/16 miles on Aug. 10.

FAIRPLEX

Tahoe Kid: Bumped at break, chased three deep more than 1 ½ lengths in third after a half-mile, lost ground to fourth in stretch, split rivals, made up two lengths and finished third beaten less than a length at six furlongs on Aug. 14 at Del Mar. (Raced fifth early, took command by 1 ½ lengths after a half-mile and drew off in stretch to win by four; lengths at six furlongs on Sept. 13.)

LAUREL

Whats What: Sprang to the lead in the two path early, led by a head after a half-mile, eagerly pulled away to increase margin to 1 ½ lengths in stretch and pulled away to win by nine lengths in a hand ride at seven furlongs on Sept. 12.

Swear to It: Raced sixth and last more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to fourth in stretch and gained second by a half-length at a mile and 70 yards at Delaware on Aug. 20. (Raced seventh and last 11 lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced three wide on final turn and rallied from fourth in stretch to gain second by a nose at 1 1/16 miles on Aug. 30 at Timonium.)

LOUISIANA DOWNS

Storm Heat: Broke 10th and last, advanced to seventh more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, encountered traffic in stretch, split foes during late rally, made up more than six lengths and finished second beaten a head at 5 ½ furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface Sept. 12.

Wise Charge: Raced more than a length behind after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground to fourth coming wide out of the turn, made up 4 ¼ lengths in stretch and gained second by a length at 5 ½ furlongs on Aug. 24.

Cajun Conquest: Raced 10 lengths behind in ninth after a half-mile, dropped to 10th and last after six furlongs, rallied late in tight quarters from eighth in stretch, made up more than four lengths through traffic and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Aug. 14; ran final 2 ½ furlongs in 29 seconds.

Regent Rules: Raced more than four lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, began steady advance into stretch to third, made up nearly two lengths and finished second beaten a head at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Aug. 1. (Sprinted clear, led by 1 ½ lengths after a half-mile, increases margin to five lengths in stretch and won by 1 ½ lengths at 1 1/16 miles taken off turf Aug. 22.)

Dragum: Raced more than 4 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, rallied four wide to third in stretch and closed with good energy to win by 1 ¼ lengths at a mile on the turf Aug. 10. (Raced seventh and last more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, shifted out for drive and rallied from fifth in stretch to gain third beaten a length at about 7 ½ furlongs on a good turf course Sept. 12.)

MONMOUTH

Finance Master: Pinched back to 10th and last at break, raced ninth more than nine lengths behind in ninth after a half-mile, closed willingly from fifth in stretch, bumped with rival, recovered to make up nearly 4 ¾ lengths and finished third beaten 1 ¼ lengths and a nose at six furlongs on Aug. 29.

Absolved: Raced 3 ½ lengths behind in fourth after three-eighths of a mile, closed well in final furlong, made up two lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 5 ½ furlongs on Aug. 25 at Philadelphia Park. (Led briefly early, raced 3 ½ lengths behind in second after a half-mile, came off rail entering stretch and held position by a half-length on a sealed sloppy surface Sept. 6.)

Hard to Explain: Steadied at start, raced inside 4 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, forced to check behind rival at eighth pole, altered course to outside, recovered when clear, made up nearly two lengths despite brushing with winner finished second beaten a nose at 1 1/8 miles on a good turf course Aug. 16 at Saratoga. (Raced more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, moved to second in stretch, rallied between rivals and prevailed by a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Sept. 1.)

Rise Up Singing: Raced more than 7 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, rallied between rivals in upper stretch from fifth, finished well making up 4 ¾ lengths and ran second beaten 1 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on Aug. 14. (Pressed pace early, took command by a length after a half-mile, shook free in stretch and drew off to win by 5 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on a sealed muddy track on Sept. 6.)

Tough Gal: Broke ninth and last, trailed by more than 16 lengths after a half-mile, split rivals from seventh in stretch, rallied to make up more than six lengths and finished second beaten a length at a mile and 70 yards on July 15 at Philadelphia. (Raced more than 6 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, angled out leaving the quarter pole, advanced to third in stretch and finished second by 5 ¾ lengths at a mile on Aug. 4 at Philadelphia; returned $8.80 to place.)

Staid: Raced sixth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, launched three wide bid on turn, advanced to third in stretch, made up 2 ¾ lengths and finished second by 2 ¾ lengths at six furlongs on July 31.

PHILADELPHIA PARK

Wood Alley: Broke 10th and last, advanced to fifth more than 2 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, took over into the lane, drew off in stretch with singled tap of the whip and won by 11 ¼ lengths at seven furlongs on Aug. 9.

Big Easy: Pressed pace in third a length and a head behind after a half-mile, advanced to second in stretch, closed fast and won by a neck at 6 ½ furlongs on Aug. 2 at Delaware. (Trailed by more than four lengths after three-eighths of a mile, advanced to second in stretch, angled out and rallied to win by a head at five furlongs taken off the turf Sept. 13.)

REMINGTON

Praderoso: Raced sixth more than 6 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, blocked behind rivals into stretch, angled out four wide, closed fast to make up nearly 2 ½ lengths and finished third beaten a nose and a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 15 at Delaware. (Stalked leaders two lengths behind in third after a half-mile, swung four wide for the drive, rallied to take over in mid-stretch and drew off to win by five lengths at 7 ½ furlongs on the turf Sept. 7)

RETAMA PARK

Ms Classic Seneca: Raced more than four lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, advanced four wide for drive, steadied off heels of rivals inside quarter pole, rallied from sixth to make up more than 2 ¼ lengths in stretch and gained second by a half-length at six furlongs on Sept. 6.

Sailorly: Broke 10th and next to last, moved to eighth more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, saved ground on turn, rallied from sixth to make up more than three lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a length at six furlongs on Sept. 4.

City Academy: Carried in at start, raced 10th and last early, advanced to ninth more than six lengths back after three-eighths of a mile, steadied when blocked entering final furlong, rallied from seventh to make up 5 ¾ lengths in stretch and finished second by a nose on Aug. 30.

Every Three Days: Bumped at break, raced 10 lengths behind in 10th after a half-mile, went wide on turn, rallied to make up three lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a neck at six furlongs on Aug. 29; ran final quarter in 24 1/5. (Raced 11th early, moved to seventh more than four lengths behind after a half-mile, circled the field for the drive, rallied to third in stretch and drew off by 1 ½ lengths at six furlongs on Sept. 12; returned $13 on the front end.)

TURFWAY PARK

Frequent Flyer: Broke a step slow, raced fifth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, shifted to three path entering stretch, split horses in stretch, rallied late to finish third making up 1 ½ lengths beaten a head and a neck at 5 ½ furlongs on Sept. 6.

WOODBINE

Playboy at Home: Raced fourth early, lost ground to fifth more than 1 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out late on turn, bumped with third place finisher while rallying in upper stretch and drove clear to win by two lengths at seven furlongs on Sept. 7; disqualified to third for interference.

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Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Florida State Seminoles 12:00 ET

Writing by mortiz on Monday, 22 of September , 2008 at 4:18 pm

Week 4 of the college football season has arrived, and Bookmaker.com has all the action covered for sports bettors around the world. Following two games against FCS opponents, the Florida State Seminoles (2-0, 0-0 ATS) kick off their ACC slate by playing host to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-0, 1-1 ATS). Kickoff from Doak Campbell Stadium is set for Saturday at high noon. Wake Forest has owned FSU the past two seasons; knocking them off 24-21 as 5.5-point home underdogs last season, and handing them an embarrassing 30-0 defeat in their last visit to Tallahassee back in 2006. Both teams come in nationally ranked this week, as the Demon Deacons come into this match-up ranked #18 in the AP Poll, while the Noles make their first visit to the Top-25 of the season, chiming in at #24.

The Demon Deacons had a bye week this past weekend, but have opened up the season with a flurry. After pounding Baylor 41-13 on the opening weekend of the college football betting season, they returned home to take on Ole Miss in another non-conference showdown. The game was a fight from the start, as neither team was ever ahead by more than a touchdown. After the Rebels took a 28-27 lead with 1:01 to go, QB Riley Skinner led the Deacs down the field, setting up K Sam Swank to boot the game-winning 41-yard field goal at the gun. It was no consolation to Wake Forest bettors who laid the seven-points, though. After a marginal ’07, Skinner has gotten off to a fantastic start in ‘08 completing almost 75% of his passes to go along with five touchdown passes and no picks.

This will be the final week of suspensions for several Florida State football players who were involved in an academic scandal at the end of last season. That’s been no issue so far for the Noles, who have romped Tennessee-Chattanooga and Western Carolina by a combined score of 115-7. After three years of watching Drew Weatherford put up marginal numbers, the quarterback torch apparently has been passed to Christian Ponder, who has thrown for 380 yards and six touchdowns in the team’s first two victories. Weatherford has been relegated to third-string quarterback duties in his senior season.

Oddsmakers have installed the Seminoles as 4-point favorites in this ACC duel, with the ‘total’ coming in at XX (please insert). Betting trends point towards another possible upset in the making at the Doak. Not only did Wake Forest beat FSU outright as underdogs in each of the last two seasons, they’ve also beaten the number in four straight meetings. Dating back to 1998, the Deacons are 7-2-1 ATS against the Seminoles. When you draw up your football betting card this week, consider adding Wake Forest against the depleted Seminoles.

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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts 4:15 ET

Writing by mortiz on Monday, 22 of September , 2008 at 4:17 pm

Football bettors will get another chance to boost their bankrolls throughout Week 4’s betting action when a pair of AFC South rivals hook up on Sunday afternoon. Bookmaker Sportsbook has all the action covered when the Jacksonville Jaguars (0-2, 0-2 ATS) invade Lucas Oil Stadium to clash with the Indianapolis Colts (1-1, 1-1 ATS) for their first meeting of the season. When these two teams hooked up in Indianapolis a year ago, the Colts just got past their division rivals by a 28-25 final count, but the Jags successfully covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs. The game easily went ‘over’ the ‘total’ of 45 courtesy of an 18-point 4th quarter between the two teams.

HC Jack Del Rio and the Jags certainly don’t have the look of the Super Bowl contender many expected them to be in 2008. After losing 17-10 at Tennessee to kick-off their 2008 campaign, the Jags made their ’08 home debut against the Buffalo Bills last Sunday afternoon. The Jags closed as four-point choices with the game ‘total’ closing at 37. Jacksonville led 16-10 early in the 4th quarter, but the Bills went on to score ten unanswered points to close out the game forcing those that backed the Jags to rip up their tickets in disgust. The 20-16 final narrowly resulted in an ‘under’ game. QB David Garrard threw another interception last week, bringing his total to three for the season. That was the same number of picks he threw in the entirety of 2007. The bigger concern might be the Jaguars’ rushing attack, which has only averaged 65.5 rushing yards per game after leading the AFC with 149.2 yards per game only a short season ago.

Through one game and almost three quarters, the Super Bowl XLI champions looked very mediocre as well. RB Joseph Addai punched a touchdown in with just 1:29 left in the 3rd quarter to bring the Colts back within eight points of the Minnesota Vikings heading into the 4th quarter of the contest . QB Peyton Manning did the rest, leading the offenses charge towards putting up eleven unanswered points in the final stanza to save the victory for the Colts. Oddsmakers only installed Indianapolis as slim two-point favorites on the football betting line, so the late comeback was just what the doctor ordered for Colts supporters; The 43-point ‘total’ was never threatened. Number 18 looked a bit more like the Peyton Manning that the NFL has grown accustomed to, but was still shaky. He completed 26-of-42 passes for 311 yards and one touchdown, but he did turn the ball over twice in the victory.

Oddsmakers have installed the Colts as 5.5-point favorites with the ‘total’ currently sitting at 41.5. Take a look at the ‘under’ this week, as both the Jags and Colts are 2-0 towards the ‘under’ this season. The NFL Betting trends point towards Jacksonville as well. The Jags are 4-2-1 ATS against the Colts in their L/7 meetings, while Indianapolis is just 2-8 ATS in their L/10 games against the AFC South.

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