the Preakness odds has SMarty Jones a 8-5 odd


why is it 8 to 5 instead of like 30-1? every other horse is a x-1 odd

Notice that at 8-5 the odds are considered better than 2-1 (2-1 vs. 1.6-1). So Smarty Jones is favored more than any horse at x-1. Just a way to show how much more a horse is favored over the x-1 format.

I'm actually surprised - i thought the first reaction after the Derby was that he had no chance of winning the Preakness. Maybe it's just because he did win the Derby that is forcing these odds. I'm just proud he's from the Philly region. :D

flyersphan Wrote:I'm just proud he's from the Philly region. :D

the only thing that philly should be proud of is their cheesesteaks...


oh how i miss giving philly fans a hard time

flyersphan Wrote:Notice that at 8-5 the odds are considered better than 2-1 (2-1 vs. 1.6-1). So Smarty Jones is favored more than any horse at x-1. Just a way to show how much more a horse is favored over the x-1 format.

I'm actually surprised - i thought the first reaction after the Derby was that he had no chance of winning the Preakness. Maybe it's just because he did win the Derby that is forcing these odds. I'm just proud he's from the Philly region. :D

thank you