The Churchill Downs spring-summer meet is upon us, with the opening card set for Saturday night, April 29. When that “Downs After Dark” card kicks off, Churchill Downs will immediately become one of horse racing’s top simulcast signals of the season. Churchill’s live racing will be conducted mainly on a four-day-a-week schedule, Thursdays through Sundays, through July 3.
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Noel’s Weekend Winners: Saturday Stakes Selections at Keeneland
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.
Betting a Pair of Mike Maker-Trained Aces in 2023 Elkhorn Stakes
The $350,000, Grade 2 Elkhorn Stakes Saturday at Keeneland brings together a field of 10 horses which for the most part specialize in turf “marathons” of a mile and a half or thereabouts.
2023 Kentucky Derby Data: How Fast This Year’s Contenders Finished
The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve wrapped up last Saturday, and you know what that means. The 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is just 2 1/2 lengths, er weeks, away, and we’re ready to decipher some deep data to find the next run for the roses winner.