Gemologist, at 1-1 odds, run away with the Wood memorial, holding off Alpha at the finish.
Wood Memorial Stakes 2012: Experts Disagree In Predictions For Winner
As three-year-old horses jockey, so to speak, for position to make the field in next month’s Kentucky Derby, one of the races many will be keeping their eye on will be Saturday’s Wood Memorial Stakes at Aqueduct. Although Gemologist is the favorite as of Saturday morning (8/5) with Alpha (5/2) just behind, not all racing experts agree on who will wind up in the winner’s circle.
SB Nation’s resident racing expert, Matt Gardner, believes that the favorite has the odds for a reason:
Read Article >Wood Memorial Stakes 2012 Odds: Gemologist, Alpha The Favorites
According to Horse Racing Nation, Gemologist (8-5) and Alpha (5-2) remain the favorites among the eight entrants to win Saturday’s 2012 Wood Memorial Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack in Jamaica, N.Y.
Jeff Frank of The Sports Network is concerned about Alpha’s two-month layoff:
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