2016 Kentucky Oaks Betting PT 1

One of the biggest ante-post shake-ups of the entire year happened yesterday in America as the Kentucky Oaks betting market was literally turned upside down after the announcement of the withdrawal of superstar filly Songbird.

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The standout sensation had been trading as low as 1 to 5 in certain bookmaker markets, however after striking a fever Fox Hill Farms announced that she would require medication and some time off and thus would not be 100% ready for the Kentucky Oaks.

This send any post markets into a tailspin as North American gutters with access to European markets were able to do an absolute number on the betting traders who were, quite literally, asleep at the switch. Thanks to ante-post rules these punters were able to capitalize on excellent prices and set themselves up very nicely for the day before the Kentucky Derby.

Going forward in the market right now it appears as though Rachel's Valentina is the top choice for bookmakers who have taken her from a price of around 7/1 all the way down to 9/4 margin.

Her mother, Rachel Alexandra, was one of the most impressive Kentucky Oaks winners in history and many believe that she would have been able to talk will the Kentucky Derby field that year - which was won by 50/1 shot Mine That Bird.