For the ninth year in a row, America’s Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse betting to come up with their top three picks for key races every weekend leading up to the 2025 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big-Race Showdown.”
Category: Horse Racing News
Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: A Legendary Streak Halted
Fifteen years ago this summer, horse racing was at one of its periodic upticks in national exposure as fans were drawn to the exploits of an unbeaten star racemare based in Southern California, and by the time the 27th Breeders’ Cup World Championships arrived at Churchill Downs, excitement was at a fever pitch.
Ombudsman, Sovereignty Rise in Latest Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings
Following his victory in the Group 1 Juddmonte International Stakes, Ombudsman (128) is now the highest rated horse in the world in the seventh edition of the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings for 2025.
Noel’s Weekend Winners: Standout Selections Saturday at Churchill Downs
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.