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Will the 2012 Breeders' Cup be more exciting or just as exciting as the 2011 Breeders' Cup Event?

The 2012 Breeders' Cup consists of champion horses - expect a better-than-last year result.
26% (108 votes)
Don't seem to have the exciting horse personalities this year as last., so may be disappointing.
22% (90 votes)
The Breeders' Cup is always full of excellent competition among quality contenders - this year good as last year.
23% (97 votes)
Who knows - surprises occur everywhere - why not the Breeders' Cup this year? May be the most exciting so far!
29% (121 votes)
Total votes: 416

I'll Have Another, 2012 Triple Crown Winner - What are his chances?

I'll Have Another will not win the Belmont Stakes. He is not capable of winning the Triple Crown.
23% (153 votes)
With Bodemeister out of the race, I'll Have Another has a very good chance of becoming our first Triple Crown winner in 34 years
25% (169 votes)
It's too early to make Triple Crown predictions. It depends on his training and what horses enter the 2012 Belmont Stakes.
23% (152 votes)
I'll Have Another wins the 2012 Belmont Stakes easily and goes down in history as the 2012 Triple Crown winner.
29% (192 votes)
Total votes: 666

Most probable betting odds for the 2012 Kentucky Derby winner will be...

This year's Run for the Roses is wide open. THe winner will be between 8-1 and 15-1.
31% (157 votes)
2012 Derby comes down to a couple of key contenders. Expect a betting payout at less than 6-1.
27% (136 votes)
Different contenders are peaking at different times. Look for a longshot winning this year's Derby.
22% (113 votes)
It doesn't matter which horse wins the 2012 Derby because the horse I bet never wins.
20% (102 votes)
Total votes: 508

Will the post positions affect the Kentucky Derby contenders?

Post positions are crucial in such a large field. Any horse starting from the rail can find himself in trouble early.
33% (143 votes)
Outside post positions in the KentuckY Derby favor speed horses and mid-pack runners.
20% (89 votes)
Horses staring from the auxiliary gate could be at a serious disadvantage without real early speed.
26% (112 votes)
Starting post positions for Kentucky Derby contenders do not matter. The best horse will win.
22% (95 votes)
Total votes: 439

Zenyatta vs. Ruffian - which one of these horses would win the match race?

Ruffian would win because of her blazing early speed, giving her a huge advantage when they turn for home.
25% (124 votes)
These are two of the greatest female thoroughbreds that ever lived; they would each win depending on the race conditions.
29% (143 votes)
Zenyatta would win as long as they were racing at the classic distance.
27% (132 votes)
This would not be a good match race because their running styles are so different.
20% (98 votes)
Total votes: 497

If all three Triple Crown races were run at the same distance of 1-1/8 mile, would this help or hurt racing?

It would probably be good for the horses and there would be more Triple Crown winners building more excitement around the sport.
18% (51 votes)
This would be physically less exhausting for the horses, but bad for the bettors - there would be more favorites winning.
20% (57 votes)
Running all three Triple Crown races at the same distance is just a bad decision and would have no benefit at all.
44% (129 votes)
Fans love winners. Winning the Triple Crown is too difficult now; something needs to be done.
19% (54 votes)
Total votes: 291

Who is the leading contender right now for this year's Triple Crown?

Hansen - who won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Churchill last year.
19% (85 votes)
Union Rages - who won 3 or 4 races as a juvenile including the Grade 1 Champagne Stakes
22% (98 votes)
Algorithms - who recently scored a huge victory in the Grade 3 Holy Bull at Gulfstream Park
22% (99 votes)
It's just too early to determine the top contender for this year's Triple Crown racing season. Anything can still happen.
38% (171 votes)
Total votes: 453

Which racetrack is the top racing facility in the United States?

Santa Anita by far - it has all the components from beauty to history and racing schedule to make it the number one choice
26% (135 votes)
Gulfstream Park - with its new renovations and fantastic racing schedule, Gulfstream Park gets my vote.
15% (78 votes)
Churchill Downs - simply because it's the home of the Kentucky Derby.
22% (111 votes)
Saratoga Racetrack - a spectacular summer meet that highlights history while featuring top competitive thoroughbreds.
21% (109 votes)
None of these racetracks qualify as America's premier racing facility.
15% (78 votes)
Total votes: 511

When will the 2012 Kentucky Derby leading contenders truly be identified?

Several of the 2012 Kentucky Derby main contenders have already been identified; you'll probably find the winner in that group.
30% (79 votes)
It's way too early to even think about the 2012 Kentucky Derby leading contenders.
39% (103 votes)
There are no stand-out contenders yet for next year's Derby or any other Triple Crown race - right now the race is wide open.
32% (85 votes)
Total votes: 267

Does horse racing need more regulatory control or less?

Horse racing needs to be monitored by both the state and federal authorities because it involves gambling and livestock.
28% (83 votes)
With less regulatory control, horse racing might be able to expand and therefore bring in new fans to the game.
22% (67 votes)
The regulatory controls on horse racing are currently acceptable - no changes are needed.
23% (70 votes)
I do not know enough about the regulatory controls on horse racing to give my opinion.
27% (80 votes)
Total votes: 300


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