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.
A History-Making King’s Plate Bid for ‘Chill’ Manitoba-Bred Brachetto
No Manitoba-bred racehorse has ever won the King’s Plate. That could change Saturday at Woodbine in the 167th running of the first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown.
Dual Breeders’ Cup Distaff Winner Monomoy Girl: Fighter, Competitor, Champion
Known for her consistency, grit, and unmatched will to win, Monomoy Girl captured the hearts of racing fans around the world. Her 10 graded stakes wins, including seven Grade 1s, not only solidified her status as one of the greatest female racehorses of her generation but also added a crowning achievement to an already illustrious career.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Aug. 12-16
After a very busy week in the Thoroughbred industry focused largely on Saratoga (racing, Hall of Fame induction, yearling auctions), the action shifts north of the border this weekend to Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario, which is scheduled to host the $1 million King’s Plate on Saturday, Aug. 15.
