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.
Category: Horse Racing News
Seven Influential People Who Helped Make Saratoga So Special
The name Saratoga is synonymous with the best that racing can be. Each year, the Saratoga Race Course summer meet lures fans from across the country to experience the sport in an area that harkens back to a different time. Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is a timeless place that is both classic and modern, a place where history is celebrated and memories are made.
Great Hops and Fast Horses: Seven Bars and Breweries to Visit in Saratoga Springs
There’s so much to explore in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., if you’re planning to visit for the final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival June 3-7 at Saratoga Race Course. Well before you get to the track, you have to check out what Saratoga has to offer when it comes to food and drink. This article is for my fellow beer drinkers.
The 2026 Belmont Stakes by the Numbers
The Belmont Stakes has a rich history dating back to its inception in 1867, which means there is no shortage of interesting numbers associated with the race that is often called the “Test of the Champion.”
