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.
Category: Horse Racing News
Backing a 10-1 Shot in Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Wager Pool 2
Five weeks out from the running of the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic on Oct. 31 at Keeneland, bettors will have a chance to lock in enticing win odds on their favorite contender(s) in Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Wager Pool 2, which opens for betting on Friday at noon ET.
Santa Anita Park 2026 Fall Meet Preview: Tips and Trends to Win at ‘The Great Race Place’
Southern California racing returns to Santa Anita Park with the track’s 2026 Autumn Meet beginning on Sept. 25 and continuing through Nov. 1. For handicappers, Santa Anita’s Autumn Meet is sure to offer plenty of prime betting opportunities and high-quality racing and wagering on both dirt and turf.
Forever Young Takes Over Top Spot in Breeders’ Cup Classic Power Rankings
Every two weeks through Oct. 20, a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup World Championships officials release a poll tabulating their votes on the nation's top contenders for the 2026 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.
