If you are a racing fan and not already looking forward to the Saratoga meet, it might be time to check your pulse because Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is the summer place to be for handicappers. The highly anticipated 2026 racing season lasts throughout the heart of the summer starting July 3, usually running five days a week Wednesdays through Sundays and ending on Labor Day, Sept. 7.
Noel’s Weekend Winners: Hoping for Fourth of July Fireworks at Saratoga
Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money.
Sandown Top Rated Horses Friday 3rd July
Sandown Top Rated Horses Friday 3rd July
13:50:00
COMICAL POINT, 337.5
HAVANA HURRICANE, 309
ONE AND GONE, 285.3
WESTPORT, 264.7
EXCLAMATION, 238.2
14:25:00
BILL THE BULL, 255.5
MISS LIZZY, 251.5
A BEAR AFFAIR, 233.5
BINT ARCHANGE, 216.7
RONSON, 209.5
UNDERDOG, 201.2
HAVANA FLASH, 174.2
IT DUNT MARRA, 172.3
15:00:00
CILICIAN, 246.7
ENCOUNTER, 188.3
MY A’ALI BABA, 184.7
GYMBAAZY, 170.8
STORM BLADE, 169.3
COLLATERAL DAMAGE, 150.7
THE BALEARIC SUN, 81.5
DONTLOOKBACKINANGA, 59.5
OR EVER, 55
BEACH NOIR, 47
WALCOURT, 44.3
15:35:00
SALLAAL, 388.5
PERSICA, 309.7
ROYAL RHYME, 302.8
DIVIDEND, 277.8
BOILING POINT, 258.8
GLACIUS, 236.3
16:10:00
LAZY GRIFF, 364.7
FURTHUR, 329
PARADIAS, 292
LADY VIVIAN, 262.7
DUKE OF OXFORD, 212
16:42:00
MACARI, 280.8
ARQOOB, 267.3
AGGAGIO, 240.3
MARNIER, 239
SO ALEX, 238.8
MINHAD, 211.2
PYLEATES, 137.3
GALACTIC JACK, 58.3
17:15:00
EPICTETUS, 257.7
ASCENDING STAR, 216.8
SILCA BAY, 215.3
H KEY LAILS, 210
CRISTO, 202.3
THURSDAY GIRL, 177.7
DOVEY MOON, 177.2
TRIPLE DOUBLE A, 176.7
AMUSED, 173.8
SPECIAL GHAIYYATH, 170
CHILLY BREEZE, 131.3
Dettori breaks ribs in car crash
The jockey is in hospital recovering from the collision which happened on Wednesday evening.
