Orlando Looks to Take 3 to 1 Lead Over Cleveland

This is an easy one in my mind.  Orlando is just better than Cleveland and should be able to pull off a victory tonight to push the Cavs to brink of elimination in the Eastern Conference Finals.

 

In Game 1 of this series, Orlando came back from 15 down to win.  In Game 2, it took a last second shot form LeBron James for the Cavs to secure the victory.  In Game 3, the Magic dominated.  Tonight the Magic, since they are at home, should dominate again with Dwight Howard putting up great numbers and the Magic defense keeping the Cavs at under 30% from behind the arc.  I see a 4 to 6 point victory from the Magic tonight.

 

 

Lakers Look to Even Series Against Nuggets

The Lakers are underdogs for the first time in a long time tonight when they travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets.  L.A. is still a very good team, but most NBA fans have to have seen some serious issues regarding this nuggets team.

 

For one, their front line isn't nearly as good as Denver's.  With Nene, Kenyon Martin and Carmelo Anthony, the Nuggets provide a stiff test for anybody.  The test is one that L.A. has yet to pass wtih Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum.

 

The second issue is that at the point guard position, the Lakers are horribly overmatched.  Derik Fisher and Jordan Farmar have no chance against Chauncey Billups.  The former heart and soul of the Detroit Pistons has taken his calm demeanor to a team with the ability to win a championship.

 

 

Zenyatta Returns - Unbeatable?

Zenyatta returns in the Grade II Milady Handicap today at Hollywood Park.  Is she unbeatable?  In this field, she definitely is.  Will she stay unbeatable?  That remains to be seen.  The fantastic three year old filly, Rachel Alexandra, could give Zenyatta a run for her money...maybe.

 

The truth is that if Rachel owner Jess Jackson wanted to test Alexandra, he'd do it against Zenyatta, not against the three year old colts.  Zenyatta is good enough to beat practially any horse in the world.  Rachel isn't quite there yet.

Terminator Salvation or Night At the Museum II?

I'm debating on whether I should go to see Terminator Salvation or Night at the Museum II this weekend.  The missus wants to see Night at the Museum II and I think I do as well.

 

The trailers for Terminator make it look a bit too heavy handed for me.  You can't go wrong with Ben Stiller, right?

Friday Night's at Hollywood Park

It's another Friday night at Hollywood Park with the featured race, Race 7 looking awfully tough, but I think I'm gong with Noblety.

 

Noblety steaded at the 5/8ths and 3/8ths poles in his last bust still managed to finish 4th by only 4 furlongs.  He gets Zenyatta's jock, Mike Smith, to take the call and if he can stay out of trouble, he should be able to win this as there is a ton of speed to set up his pressing style.

 

 

Churchill Downs Race 10 is Our Dhalia's To Lose

There are only 7 entrants in Race 10 at Churchill Downs on Friday but I really like Our Dhalia.  The morning line chalk should be able to stalk a somewhat fast pace and then take over at the top of the lane.

 

But nothing's ever easy in horse racing.  Three other's in here have a shot to beat Our Dhalia - - Hungry Tigress, who could be close to the pace, Abbott Hall and Complicity.  All three have legitimate shots.

 

That's why I'm setting my wager up like this:

 

Exacta:  Our Dhalia over Hungry Tigress, Abbott Hall and Complicity and reversing for less.

 

 

NASCAR: Jeff Gordon...An Early Retirement?

It would be an absolute shame if Jeff Gordon had to retire from racing becasue of his back problems.  I just saw this story on ESPN.  Gordon is easily one of the greatest drivers to ever step into a racecar.  He also happens to be the Sprint Cup points leader at this juncture in the NASCAR season.  That means he's still on top of his game.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=4195694