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.
The Story of a Racehorse Named Thanksgiving
Max Hirsch was a titan in the sport. He won the 1934 Travers Stakes with Observant. He trained Bold Venture, winner of the 1936 Kentucky Derby and Preakness. He was well on his way to a Hall of Fame career.
RACING CONFIDENTIAL: Rachael Blackmore’s target date revealed for return from horror fall, the real reason Mystical Power is wearing new colours and what British racing must learn from Japan
DOMINIC KING: Grand National winner, Cheltenham conqueror and boundary shatter, her presence on a card adds numbers to an attendance and increases interest in the sport.
2024 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at a Glance
The Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes serves a dual purpose for 2-year-olds. It will reward the top five finishers with 10-5-3-2-1 qualifying points toward a start in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
