For the 10th 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 2026 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big-Race Showdown.”
Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: Instant Classic from Day One
There was excitement and uncertainty entering the inaugural Breeders’ Cup in 1984, but the initial championship had exceeded the hype even before it came to an unforgettable conclusion when three tenacious racehorses rumbled toward the Breeders’ Cup Classic finish line unwilling to give an inch.
Ascot Top Rated Horses Friday 24th July
Ascot Top Rated Horses Friday 24th July
14:20:00
ASH TREE, 179.70
SORRENGAIL, 178.50
SPEED OF SOUND, 174.20
BLUE FLIGHT, 132.80
PARVENUE STAR, 119.50
CUT AND SEW, 107.80
PERFECT HOPE, 92.70
SWEETWONDERFULYOU, 50.80
14:55:00
SILVER DOMINION, 212.80
ALFRED WALLACE, 207.70
TIME FOR THE MOON, 170.30
LOVE IS, 154.50
TREASURER, 143.20
SONNY PARVENUE, 136.80
DANDYMAN DAN, 125.50
KACH ABOVE, 119.50
GYMBAAZY, 117.80
FIREHORSE, 61.50
15:30:00
FIREBLADE, 270.80
KIRCHNER, 249.30
SYNERGISM, 225.20
GHAIYYA, 198.70
16:05:00
AL AZD, 222.20
THEORY OF TIDES, 209.20
FANTASY BELIEVER, 194.70
MERVEILLEUX LAPIN, 182.50
FLYING FRONTIER, 177.20
FRENCH DUKE, 172.30
STUDY OF WORDS, 162.50
ELSASS, 145.70
DANCING IN PARIS, 120.80
16:40:00
HAVANA BLUE, 198.70
MR WRITER, 166.20
GALLANT, 158.00
BE FRANK, 153.80
INDEPENDENT EXPERT, 134.30
DAPPER GUEST, 130.30
WALSON’S LAW, 130.20
ILLY’S ROO, 127.70
H KEY LAILS, 127.50
TEX, 119.70
KING OF WAR, 115.00
WIELD, 99.70
17:12:00
PARADISE WALK, 218.50
DANDY MAGIC, 175.70
LADY ROXBY, 167.00
KILLAVIA, 150.00
CAREFREE DREAM, 149.00
TOOLATETONEGOTIATE, 144.70
DESERT TREASURE, 143.50
FANTASY OBSESSOR, 116.80
LARA ANTIPOVA, 115.80
Noel’s Weekend Winners: Picks for Vanderbilt, CCA Oaks at the Spa
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.
