For the first time, Las Vegas is posting odds for Westminster in one of its casinos, and the favorite is a dog with local ties.
James, the English springer spaniel (photo) whose handler, Kellie Fitzgerald, lives in Bear, is the top choice at 25-1. James won the AKC/Eukanuka show in December in Long Beach, Calif. Second pick is Bill Cosby's Dandie Dinmont terrier Harry at 28-1.
But don't even think about calling someone you know in Vegas to get a bet down for you. The lines are for entertainment only.
"I've done a lot of events -- 'American Idol' and the Oscars and others -- so we thought it'd be fun to add Westminster," said John Avello, director of race and sports operations at Wynn Las Vegas.
James, the English springer spaniel (photo) whose handler, Kellie Fitzgerald, lives in Bear, is the top choice at 25-1. James won the AKC/Eukanuka show in December in Long Beach, Calif. Second pick is Bill Cosby's Dandie Dinmont terrier Harry at 28-1.
But don't even think about calling someone you know in Vegas to get a bet down for you. The lines are for entertainment only.
"I've done a lot of events -- 'American Idol' and the Oscars and others -- so we thought it'd be fun to add Westminster," said John Avello, director of race and sports operations at Wynn Las Vegas.
James, a ka Diamond Jim, will be the last breed judged Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. Should he advance, he'll be judged in the sporting group, with the winner of that advancing into the Best in Show.
TV coverage starts at 8 tonight and Tuesday on USA Network, with Best in Show announced just before 11 p.m. Tuesday.
1 comment:
way to go, kellie!!!
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