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Defections Better Gio Ponti’s Chances

The stakes were set and the list of 17 horses for the Arlington Million was almost secured. Then the unthinkable happened. They started cutting runners out. About a week ago, Arlington Park listed 17 horses as possible runners in the 27th Arlington Million, and by Tuesday, that number was reduced to half.

With the decrease in competition, one horse has become the favorite. Gio Ponti is looking good after the defections have taken the list of contestants down. As of Wednesday, Gio Ponti was one of nine horses expected to be pre-entered at Arlington, at a cost of $5,000. The horse has a great record, and will surely prove to be quite effective in the race. The only question is – can he win it? Track Betting

Everything will come down to the actual race day, the conditions of the track, the weather, and of the horse. With the European competition out of the way, the race takes a new twist. Many of the top picks were from the old world, as some of the best horses in the world come out of Europe. Horseracing has a long history in countries such as Germany. Wigmore Hall is the only Euro in the race for 3-year-olds. Arlington lists eight horses as possible Secretariat starters, with Paddy O’ Prado leading the pack. Between 11 and 13 horses could run in the Beverly D. Saratoga Horse Betting

Things have been great for horse racing lately. There are more races than ever, more international contestants, and with the aid of better transport and communication, some of the worlds finest are able to face off. Each region has its favorites, and they are all good. It would have been great to see a wider selection of European breeds and trainers in the races, but it is not in the cards. Be sure and follow up on all the best horse racing data at Online Horse Racing.