Fernandez-Castano takes lead in Qatar

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02/02/2012 - Doha, Qatar (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano shot a six-under 66 on a windy Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Qatar Masters.

The Spaniard birdied four of his final five holes at Doha Golf Club to take a one-shot lead over American John Daly, who is search of his first win since 2004. Daly is a two-time major champion, but has slipped to 543rd in the world rankings.

K.J. Choi and Jason Day both shot four-under 68s Thursday and are tied for third.

Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer, the No. 3 and 4 players in the world, respectively, are in a large group tied in 15th at one-under 71.

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The 2008 Kentucky Derby has announced a $1-million bonus for this weekend’s 134th ‘Run for the Roses’ and MySportsbook.com is doing the same.

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''We're not running against history,'' trainer Steve Asmussen said Monday. ''We're running against who they load up.''

Six other horses have run in the Derby without benefit of 2-year-old races and with three or fewer starts. The best any of them managed was a sixth-place finish by Showing Up last year.
   
Asmussen dismissed suggestions that Curlin's lack of racing experience could keep him from the winner's circle.

”He exudes confidence and he's got a great presence about him,'' the trainer said. ''I feel great about the position we're in. He's not worried about anything, why should you be?''
   
The Kentucky Derby is at 4:04 p.m., ET Saturday.

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