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.
Sir Gino is fighting for his LIFE after contracting a virus – in another major blow to Cheltenham Champion Hurdle favourite as he also recovers from a fractured pelvis
Sir Gino, one of the country's most popular horses, is facing another battle for survival after he contracted a virus while recovering from a fractured pelvis.
CALUM McCLURKIN: Like them or not, big bookmakers are on the backfoot and racing will pay the price if they don’t build bridges and explore alternative revenue streams
Sympathy will always be in short supply when bookmakers plead poverty in the public domain.
Byron King’s Derby Dozen for Feb. 5
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his weekly Derby Dozen for 2026, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 2.
