Every Sunday Noel Michaels will provide free full-card picks for a one racecard in North America. A veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer, Michaels also writes a weekly “Weekend Winners” blog for America’s Best Racing with a focus on key stakes races at marquee tracks. This feature will be straight-forward: full-card picks for one Sunday slate of races of his choosing.
Tag: Gambling
My Favorite Derby Trifecta Story: A Big Score From a Simple Hand Motion
Whenever someone asks “why should I bet on horse racing?” … a great answer is the potential for massive returns on a small investment, and the trifecta is a wager that offers this opportunity, especially in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
How to Make Money Betting the Preakness Future Wager
For a devoted follower of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve trail, the Derby future book presents an opportunity to get tremendous value by betting your favorite 3-year-old to win on the first Saturday in May months in advance. The Preakness Future Win Wager offers a similar proposition, though the ask is not as daunting.
Churchill Downs Releases Wagering Menu, Post Times for 2025 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks
Churchill Downs players will be treated to massive pools and a variety of wagering opportunities on Kentucky Derby week beginning April 26 – opening night of the 43-day spring meet. Betting options will be plentiful, especially on Kentucky Derby Day which will feature 14 races including seven stakes. The betting menu will include six Pick 5s, five Pick 4s, and a mandatory payout in the 20-cent Derby City 6 jackpot.
