Off-track betting, commonly shortened to OTB, means placing a horse-racing wager somewhere other than the track hosting the race. The term can describe a licensed physical parlor, a telephone account, an advance-deposit wagering account or another authorized remote channel. It does not identify one universal company or legal model. Most modern OTB horse wagering uses…
Do you like to watch and wager on horse racing at an online racebook? Have you ever wondered what is really going on behind the scenes of horse racing? Here is a look at ten secrets that you may not have known about the sport of kings. Some of these secrets may even change the…
It is almost time for the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships. EZ Horse Betting is proud to give you a preview for this event. The Breeders’ Cup attracts strong fields and complex wagering decisions; information can help you assess a race, but it cannot guarantee profit. Archived preview and completed result The 2021 Breeders’…
Maybe it should come as no surprise that Japan has introduced some forms of virtual horse racing. The country has long been known for the development of video gaming platforms like the Sony Playstation. It also seems that efforts are being made to allow for wagering on virtual horse racing in Japan. In fact, this…
2021 archive: This preview records the build-up to the May 15, 2021 Preakness. The event, attendance restrictions and ticket offers described below are historical. The added result and analysis sections explain what happened and how to use an old preview today. For upcoming events, check the official Preakness website. Live horse racing and the Triple…
Archive note: This preview was written before the 2021 Belmont Stakes. The result and a retrospective appear below. There are few horse racing events bigger than the Belmont Stakes. This third jewel of the Triple Crown racing series can decide a Triple Crown when the same horse has won the first two legs. After suffering…
For many years live horse racing has been an event that inspires people to dress up. There are many horse racing tracks today that still insist on a dress code for attendees who visit areas like the clubhouse. Why do people dress up to go to the horse races? Here’s a quick look at the…
A horse’s state of breeding can tell you about race eligibility, but it does not by itself predict performance or profit. Kentucky has an important breeding industry; to assess an individual runner, compare its record, the race conditions and the price on offer. Birthplace is a clue, not a betting system Kentucky is a major…
There are many EZ Horse Betting readers who write to us asking about what equipment is used in horse racing. There are several different types, and some of them can have an impact on your handicapping decisions. We’ve put together a quick look at horse racing equipment that is used by jockeys, trainers, and even…
Many fans of horse racing betting cannot get enough of the sport. They also enjoy horse racing board games. These games thrill the imagination with sensations of a live horse race. In some of the games you can even make pretend wagers on the horses that you think will win the contests. If you want…
