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.
Month: January 2024
Allaho ruled out of Cheltenham Festival again
Two-time Ryanair Chase winner Allaho is ruled out of the Cheltenham Festival for the second year running.
Gold Shines Brightest At Arqana Online Sale
A select catalogue for the Arqana Online January Sale was topped by dual winner Gypsy Gold (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}) (lot 6) who was knocked down to Ibrahim Araci of Old Mill Stud for €280,000.
Consigned by Haras de Saint Pari, the filly-out-of-training is out of the G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches and G1 Prix de Diane-placed Glorious Sight (Ire) (Singspiel {Ire}). The 4-year-old is a half-sister to Group 2 winner Glycon (Fr) (Le Havre {Ire}) and a full-sibling to the stakes-placed Glaer (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}).
There were also four lots marked as sold from the Haras des Coudraies consignment, with that operation in the process of downsizing. Tops of the foursome was Korliska (Fr) (Saint Des Saints {Fr}) (lot 2), who joined the Haras du Berlais fold for €72,000. She is a full-sister to multiple group winner and Group 1-placed Kobrouk (Fr) (Saint Des Saints {Fr}). Haras de Chantemerle snapped up fellow Coudraies draft member Kapkine (Fr) (Kapgarde {Fr}) (lot 4) for €41,000. She is in foal to Masked Marvel (GB).
Breeding rights in both Victor Ludorum (GB) (lot 9) and Latrobe (Ire) (lot 11) sold for €21,000 and €16,000, respectively. The former was picked up by Oliver St Lawrence, while Guy Petit struck for the latter.
Overall, seven lots grossed €462,000. For the full results, please visit the Arqana Online website.
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Kentucky Derby Museum Releases Tickets For 2024 Derby Season Tours
Tickets are now on sale for the Kentucky Derby Museum's exclusive 2024 Derby Season tours and special events, marking the countdown to the 150th Kentucky Derby®–only 100 days away as of Thursday, Jan. 25. The Museum will be hosting special backside tours and Derby events along with opening new exhibits leading up to the first Saturday in May.
“Kentucky Derby Museum is proud to unveil this extraordinary lineup of tours, events, and exhibits as we embark on the exciting journey towards Derby 150,” said Kentucky Derby Museum President and CEO Patrick Armstrong. “We invite everyone to be a part of this historic celebration, and with only 100 days left until the big day, now is the perfect time to secure your tickets for an unforgettable Derby Season experience.”
Tickets for all events are available here.
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