Dutching caution: dividing stakes across several horses can target a similar gross return, but it does not create an edge. The combined implied probability, changing odds and applicable takeout still matter. What if there were a way to bet the horses at an online racebook and target the same gross return if any of your…
There are many differences between horse racing in the United States and horse racing in the UK. These include the racing surface, how horses are rated for speed, and the handicap system of making races competitive. The most important distinction may be that bookmakers still control much of the betting action at race tracks in…
In the UK horse race betting works somewhat differently than it does in the United States. At each racetrack there are bookmakers who compete for the action of those in attendance. There is also tote betting which is very much like the betting that one would encounter in the US. Here are some things you…
Many fans of horse racing might be surprised to discover that horse race betting in the UK works very differently than it does in the US. One area where the difference is apparent is betting odds. Betting odds are what determine the price a bettor can make from placing a wager. In the UK the…
Those who have ever wagered on horse racing in the UK know that there are many different types of bets to choose from. Before you play the UK race tracks offered by your favorite online racebook, you should know a little bit about UK horse racing bets. Here’s a list of the most popular wagers…
A wager becomes a poor choice when its cost, price or complexity does not fit your analysis and budget. No bet type is universally the worst. The five wagers below illustrate common pitfalls, including confusing frequent cashing with profit and mistaking a small base denomination for a cheap complete ticket. Use our racebook comparison to…
There is no single horse-racing bet that is best in every race. A useful wager is one that fits your opinion, your tolerance for losing runs and the amount of uncertainty you can price. This guide compares five common bets by relative hit rate, variance, complexity and the kind of handicapping edge each one needs….
Everyone wants to cash a winning ticket at their favorite online racebook. EZ Horse Betting knows that there are some things you can do in order to win more bets. The frequency with which you win money at horse racing is going to determine whether or not you can sustain a long-term profit. Here are…
There is no bigger prize in horse racing than the Triple Crown. Each year the best three-year-old horses in the country compete in a series of three grueling contests to prove their talent. If one horse manages to win all three events, that horse becomes a Triple Crown champion. Only 13 horses in the history…
The ultimate goal of betting horses at an online racebook is to win money. Many handicappers go about this by making single wagers. In other words, they consider one bet at a time. There is certainly nothing wrong with this. In fact, it is a wise approach. Another method reinvests returns across bets, increasing the…
