Recital
Every betting punter likes an underdog and a good outsider for the simple fact that they provide the best value and often are the horses that leave the bookies with eggs all over their faces.
Recital is one such outsider that seems primed and ready for an attack on the main favourites in Epsom Derby Betting 2011. Recital has only raced two times but comes from the AP O'Brien stables. This trainer would not bother entering this French horse if he believed it had no chance.
Betting on Recital
Betting on Recital will be popular for the fact that the odds for this horse have just turned into the double figures margin. An impressive win on debut suggests Recital does have some magic in the bank and in a big race anything can happen.
The debut of Recital came over eight furlongs at Navan on October 20 last year. This was in a massive field of 17 runners. Recital was tucked inside the leaders before sprinting on to win by nearly two lengths.
One of the main reasons that Sports Betting on Recital is going to increase over the next few weeks is because this horse gives it everything. There are few race horses where a punter can tell that the animal is enjoying running like a complete maniac but this is one of them.
Weakness of Recital
The main weakness of Recital is an over reliance on a good start. This is something that has dented the odds for the horse in Horse Racing Betting markets to date. Punters need to bear in mind that Recital is going up against some gifted talent in the Epsom Derby and a perfect start will be essential for the success chances of this horse.
Stamina is also a worrying weakness of Recital. The second race for the horse came over ten furlongs at Leopardstown on April 10 2011. Recital pushed for the whole ten furlongs but had nothing left in the tank heading into the final furlong. This meant Recital was pushed into third by two outsiders with huge prices.
Each Way Contenders for the Epsom Derby 2011
Recital is going to be one of the main sports betting each way contenders for the Epsom Derby but little more. The likes of Frankel have far too much in terms of speed and power for Recital to have a serious chance of winning.
However, there is absolutely no reason why this horse cannot nail down a second, third or fourth place finish. Each way contenders for the Epsom Derby 2011 are popular bets because they have the longest odds but they have these odds for a reason.
Recital is one of the most exciting horses in the O'Brien stables but this big race may have come a little too early in the career of the horse. A solid performance here will allow Recital to approach flat races over the rest of the season with even more sound experience.