Those who like to watch races from Ireland will encounter a type of racing known as point-to-point. It brings horses, riders and fences together in a setting that can look quite different from the American flat racing familiar to fans of EZ Horse Betting. Britain also has an established point-to-point scene. This is horse racing,…
Horse racing in the UK is very popular. It can also be just as exciting to bet as horse racing in the US. The bettor must understand that the terminology used to describe races in the UK is different from that in the States. Learning the correct names for different types of races will come…
All thoroughbreds that compete in horse racing today are all descended from one of three original stallions. Now, the least successful of those bloodlines may be coming to an end. Offspring of the Byerley Turk, one of racing’s three original stallions, have been slowly declining in recent years as more breeders turn to the bloodlines…
Those who like EZ Horse Betting at an online racebook are always looking for ways to improve their handicapping. It is also useful to simplify the process of picking winners at the race track. Software can organize data and apply calculations consistently, but you still need to understand the inputs and judge the output. Handicapping…
Betting horses for a living is not a realistic or suitable goal for most people. Results are uncertain, losing periods can be long, and racing takeout creates a substantial hurdle. Historical stories about professional horseplayers should not be read as evidence that a reader can reproduce those outcomes. The Difference Between Activity and Income Frequent…
A Supreme Court victory for New Jersey could prove to be a victory for sports bettors throughout the entire United States. The court upheld New Jersey’s right to operate online sports books as a part of its legalized gambling structure, thus paving the way for other states to do the same. Betting on the outcomes…
Angel Cordero, Jr. is known as one of the toughest jockeys to ever compete in professional horse racing. The native of Puerto Rico had a reputation for riding every race as though it were his last. Born November 8, 1942, Cordero was the first Puerto Rican jockey inducted into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall…
There is perhaps no more famous jockey on the East Coast racing circuit than Joe Bravo. Nicknamed “Ace” for his expert riding skills, Bravo has been a dominant factor in horse racing for many years. He is especially good at the Monmouth race track in New Jersey. Many trainers turn to Joe Bravo when they…
A racecard organizes the runners, conditions, recent form, weights, riders, and other information for a meeting. Symbols such as C and D are compact clues, not automatic betting instructions. Always read the legend supplied by the card’s publisher. What C, D, and C&D Usually Mean C: the horse has won at the course. D: the…
A handicap race aims to balance competitors through assigned weight or related conditions: the exact method and terminology vary by jurisdiction. One of the most frequent questions we get asked here at EZ Horse Betting is how do handicaps work in horse racing? Their place in the racing calendar varies by country and circuit; the…
