Louisiana has long been known for producing top notch jockeys. Among the elite group of riders from the Bayou State are Calvin Borel, Robby Albarado, Eddie Delahoussaye, Kent Desormeaux and Corey Lanerie to name a few. Long before pari-mutuel wagering and organized horse racing came along, Louisiana was laden with “bush” tracks. Every weekend horseman would gather at the nearest […] Continue Reading
George Woolf “Iceman – Jockey Profile
George Woolf, nicknamed “Iceman”, is regarded as one of the greatest riders to ever sit on the back of a racehorse. Born on May 31, 1910 in Cardston, Alberta, Woolf grew up riding horses. His father was a rancher who competed in rodeos and his mother was a trick rider in a circus. Woolf began his career as a professional […] Continue Reading
Forego – One of the Greatest Handicap Horses of all Time.
Forego came onto the racing scene at the same time as other great racehorses like Secretariat, Sham, Shecky Green, and Stop The Music. He soon became a fan favorite as he defeated the best of his generation. Unraced as a two year old, Forego went right to work early in his three year old season winning two of his first […] Continue Reading
Ruffian – Greatest Filly to ever set foot on the American Turf
Ruffian was undoubtedly the greatest filly to ever set foot on the American turf. Born and raised at the famous Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky, the near black filly carried the blue blood of champions in her veins. She had an insatiable desire to win but in a tragic turn of events Ruffian’s competitive spirit ended up costing the filly […] Continue Reading
Silver Charm – Competitive Racehorses of all Time
Silver Charm rose from modest beginnings to become one of the most competitive racehorses of all time. In addition to almost winning the revered Triple Crown (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes), Silver Charm was named Champion 3 year-old in 1997 and captured the Dubai World Cup in 1998. Silver Charm’s dam, Bonnie’s Poker, was a mediocre mare. Her […] Continue Reading
Phar Lap – Legendary Racehorse
There are many intriguing stories in horseracing but few have captured the hearts of racing fans more so than that of the mighty Phar Lap. Phar Lap dominated Australian racing during the early years of the Great Depression. More than 80 years after his untimely death, Phar Lap remains a legendary symbol of the Australian Turf. Horse Trainer Harry Telford […] Continue Reading
Trainer Profile : Charlie Whittingham
Few men have had more influence on the careers of racehorse trainers than the legendary Charlie Whittingham. As you read through the horse trainer profiles on EZ Horse Betting you will note that many present-day trainers began their careers under the tutelage of Whittingham or cite him as a strong influence. Considered one of the true legends of horseracing, Charlie […] Continue Reading
The Triple Crown
Few sporting accomplishments are as daunting as winning horseracing’s Triple Crown series. Only 11 horses since 1919 have managed to complete the trifecta and win all three races that comprise the series. It is hard to find a comparable feat in other sports, but one might consider a three-peat by an NFL team or an NBA team to be similar. […] Continue Reading
Trainer Profile : Dale Romans
One of the more popular thoroughbred trainers of the last few years is Dale Romans. While Romans has received a lot of attention recently, like many successful horsemen he has been laboring along in the sport of horseracing for quite a while. Dale Romans seems to personify a never-give-up mentality that is critical to success in the conditioning of racehorses. […] Continue Reading
The Belmont Stakes “Test of the Champion”
The Grade 1 Belmont Stakes is one of the richest races on the American racing schedule, but it serves an even more important role as the third and final leg of the prestigious Triple Crown. The Belmont Stakes is where racing history is made. Nicknamed the “Test of the Champion”, the grueling 1 ½ mile race features horses that competed […] Continue Reading