Those who were eager to proclaim Arrogate the greatest horse of all time will have a harder time making their case. Gun Runner defeated Arrogate in the 2017 Breeders’ Cup Classic, a race promoted as the definitive contest between the two horses. Gun Runner now seems poised to claim Horse of the Year honors and enter retirement with more than […] Continue Reading
Seattle Slew Racehorse
There have been 12 Triple Crown winners in horse racing history, but only one of these has the distinction of being undefeated throughout their conquest of the crown. Seattle Slew never lost a race until after completing the sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. When he retired his record was an amazing 14-2-0 from 17 starts […] Continue Reading
Ferdinand Racehorse – Sad Story
Horse racing is a sport of great stories. Who can forget the triumphs of Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and American Pharoah? Few people can fail to be inspired by the story of Seabiscuit, a horse that became America’s favorite despite being given up on by his first owner. But, for all the happy stories of horse racing there are also sad […] Continue Reading
Citation Racehorse
Citation stands as a Triple Crown winner who closed an era. When Citation won the Triple Crown in 1948 it would be many years before America saw another Triple Crown champion. He was also the first horse to earn more than $1 million dollars. While he has largely been overlooked in recent years, the record suggests that Citation could have […] Continue Reading
Age of Horses in Horse Racing
If you are a fan of EZ Horse Betting then you should learn to take note of a horse’s age and how this affects racing ability. This can sometimes be an important factor to consider in your handicapping. This is especially true when you encounter younger horses that are competing against older horses. You might think that youth would hold […] Continue Reading
The 12 Greatest Race Horses of All Time
The recent rise of Arrogate ignited some controversy among racing fans. There were some people who were willing to proclaim Arrogate as the greatest race horse of all time, even above Secretariat. While there are many opinions about which horse is best, there is one benchmark that none can deny: winning the Triple Crown. If the greatest honor in horse […] Continue Reading
How Good Is Arrogate? Racehorse
They have called him the best horse since Secretariat. Some have even claimed that he is better than Big Red and is the GOAT. Arrogate burst onto the national racing stage in 2016 and became the all-time leading money earner in North American horse racing history. Despite his accomplishments, Arrogate is a polarizing racehorse. There are just as many people […] Continue Reading
Betting Running Styles in Horse Racing
Understanding the different running styles of a horse is an important part of EZ Horse Betting. Thoroughbred racehorses are not all the same in how they prefer to run. Some like to thunder to the lead. Others like to remain just behind the leaders. Still others like to retreat to the rear of the pack for most of the race […] Continue Reading
Penny Chenery Dead At 95 – Owner Of Secretariat
The fans of EZ Horse Betting know that Secretariat was arguably the greatest racehorse of all time. It would also be correct to state that Penny Chenery, the owner of Big Red, was among the most loved racing personalities of all time. On September 16, 2017, Penny Chenery passed away at the age of 95. Her death follows that of […] Continue Reading
Sheikh Mo And Godolphin Horse Racing
One of the greatest benefactors of modern horse racing is His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Known affectionately as Sheikh Mo to racing fans around the world, the likable Ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates is passionate about the sport. He is also known for his kindness to fellow horsemen and for hosting […] Continue Reading