Every Sunday Noel Michaels will provide free full-card picks for a one racecard in North America. A veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer, Michaels also writes a weekly “Weekend Winners” blog for America’s Best Racing with a focus on key stakes races at marquee tracks. This feature will be straight-forward: full-card picks for one Sunday slate of races of his choosing.
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Cheltenham favourite Sir Gino rushed to equine hospital to see if vets can save his life after his leg went limp mid-race
DOMINIC KING: They came in their droves, fuelled with giddy expectation, hoping to see a potential superstar write the latest chapter in his rapidly-exciting career.
Six Speed Cruises in UAE Two Thousand Guineas, Takes Big Step Toward Kentucky Derby
Six Speed, racing for the first time for new American owners, raised hopes for a return home on the first Saturday in May with an impressive, and a bit surprising, victory in the UAE Two Thousand Guineas on Fashion Friday Jan. 23 at Meydan Racecourse.
A Century in Motion: The Evolution of Aqueduct
From its earliest days on the fringes of American horse racing, Aqueduct Racetrack has persisted through the ups and downs of the sport in New York City. Once a so-called “outlaw,” the “Big A” has played host to Triple Crown winners, legendary battles, and at least one world leader. As we prepare to say goodbye to this Gotham sporting staple later this year, follow the evolution of this track from a rough diamond into a shining gem. Tenuous Takeoff
