U.S. Thoroughbred racing is the global leader when it comes to producing elite dirt sprinters, and that makes sense because sprint races on dirt have long been the meat and potatoes of the sport in this country. Indeed, the only winner of the Breeders’ Cup Sprint who was bred or based outside of North America was Sheikh Albadou in 1991. He was bred in Great Britain and raced exclusively in Europe before the 1991 Breeders’ Cup, which he prepped for in France with a second-place finish in the Group 1 Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp.
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Noel’s Weekend Winners: Spotlight on Belmont’s Empire Showcase Day
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.
Selections and Strategy for Betting the 2026 Maryland Million Day Card
Laurel Park hosts one of its best annual days of racing and wagering this Saturday with the 41st running of the Jim McKay Maryland Million Day – a 12-race card that includes eight stakes races with purses totaling $1 million restricted to Maryland-sired horses who are nominated to the Maryland-bred program.
Can Anyone Beat Notable Speech? What 15 Years of History Say About the Breeders’ Cup Mile
Three horses have won the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF over the last 15 editions at 30-1 odds or higher and all 15 winners had one trait in common. Let’s explore what recent history tells bettors to look for when evaluating one of the most exciting races of the 14 World Championship races.
