If you are interested in EZ Horse Betting you will often hear bettors talking about how a horse is handicapped. This term can actually be used in two different contexts. One of them refers to betting and the other refers to a weight allowance in a certain type of race. To become an expert at picking race horse winners you […] Continue Reading
Handicapping Worksheet & Checklist
How do I handicap a horse race? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by new online racebook bettors. EZ Horse Betting understands that picking race winners can be a daunting process. There are lots of factors to consider. It is easy to get sidetracked during the handicapping process. We’ve put together this handicapping worksheet so that you […] Continue Reading
Why Do They Weigh Jockeys Before The Race?
Before a jockey comes out to ride a horse in a racing event there are many things happening behind the scenes. One of these is a weigh-in. Each jockey must have their weight recorded before the beginning of the race day. This daily ritual is actually a very important part of horse racing, and it also has an impact on […] Continue Reading
What is a Stakes Race in Horse Racing?
The fan of EZ Horse Betting has many options to choose from when it comes to betting at an online racebook. There are claiming races each day at smaller tracks, and allowance races on the mid-level circuits. The biggest events are called stakes races. These races are tougher to handicap, but they offer you a chance to cash a bigger […] Continue Reading
8 Best Horse Racing Tips For Ez Horse Betting
Are you ready to win some money with EZ Horse Betting at your favorite online racebook? Picking a winning horse is challenging, but we’ve got a few horse betting tips that you can use to improve your chances. Here are eight of the best horse racing tips that you can use right away. 1 – Don’t Bet Favorites We’ve said […] Continue Reading
How Much Does a Jockey Earn per Race?
Riding race horses for a living is one of the world’s most dangerous occupations. More than 90% of jockeys will sustain a serious injury at some point in their career. With the risk being so high, you would think jockeys earn a lot of money. The truth is that only a few jockeys in the sport achieve a six-figure income. […] Continue Reading
Justify And Bob Baffert Claim The Triple Crown
History was made on June 9, 2018 when Justify became the 13th horse in history to win the Triple Crown. The win comes just four years after American Pharoah accomplished the feat in 2015, breaking a 37-year drought. Trainer Bob Baffert has trained the last two Triple Crown winners, making his just the second trainer in history to win the […] Continue Reading
Julien Leparoux – french Jockey
Many jockeys come to the United States from other countries. While most of these riders hail from Latin America, Julien Leparoux began his career on the turf courses of France. Known for his patient riding ability, Leparoux now rides almost exclusively in the United States where he competes in premier races like the Triple Crown series. Leparoux’s Start in Horse […] Continue Reading
Bob Baffert And Justify Try To Make Horse Racing History
Watching a horse attempt to win the Triple Crown is one of the most exciting activities for a fan of EZ Horse Betting. On June 9, 2018, Justify could become the next Triple Crown champion with a win in the Belmont Stakes. The win would also make Bob Baffert the trainer of two Triple Crown champions. He last accomplished the […] Continue Reading
Donna Barton Brothers
In the world of thoroughbred horse racing, few women have made their mark. It is a male-dominated sport. This makes the accomplishments of jockeys like Donna Barton Brothers all the the more impressive. Winning more than 1,100 races in her distinguished career, Brothers stands beside other notable female jockeys like Julie Krone as a trailblazer in female athletics. The Career […] Continue Reading