A day at the races is only part of the experience that racing fans can enjoy when visiting Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The whole city is centered around Saratoga Race Course’s meet during the summer, and you can also enjoy pastimes such as casino gambling, shopping, nightlife, and of course, loads of great dining while you are in town.
Big-Race Showdown: Expert Picks for Personal Ensign, Pat O’Brien, and Travers Stakes
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.”
Noel’s Weekend Winners: Tremendous Opportunity on Travers Undercard
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.
York Top Rated Friday 22nd August
York Top Rated Friday 22nd August
York 13.50
1 MOUNT ATLAS 103.7
4 INSANITY 75.7
3 THIS SONGISFORYOU 61.5
5 FRENCH DUKE 57.5
York 14.25
3 AL QAREEM 144.8
5 SWEET WILLIAM 109.3
1 TRAWLERMAN 90.2
6 SHACKLETON 77.0
York 15.00
2 DO OR DO NOT 125.2
6 RECIPROCATED 75.2
7 ROCK ON THUNDER 72.2
5 LIFEPLAN 70.2
York 15.35
5 RUMSTAR 79.8
9 ARIZONA BLAZE 73.0
10 ASFOORA 70.2
16 LADY IMAN 51.3
York 16.10
7 WONDER STAR 82.5
1 AKECHETA 70.2
5 ZGHARTA 59.3
11 CAPE FLORA 58.8
York 16.45
9 NAVAL LIGHT 94.2
10 NEW MONARCH 78.0
5 FRESCOBALDI 55.0
7 INISHBEG 33.2
York 17.20
1 FEARNOT 113.8
7 FIFTH COLUMN 71.8
9 BIG LEADER 72.3
5 YAH MO BE THERE 55.2
