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.
Tag: Gambling
Value Hunting Approach to Betting the 2026 Fair Grounds Oaks
Two of the last three Longines Kentucky Oaks winners prepped in the Fasig-Tipton Fair Grounds Oaks and seven of the last 18 Kentucky Oaks winners came out of the race. Safe to say the Fair Grounds race is an influential steppingstone to victory at Churchill Downs May 1.
Betting an Accomplished Turf Horse in 2026 Jeff Ruby Steaks
Determining the most likely winner of Saturday’s $777,000 Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park isn’t easy.
Half a Dozen Trends to Consider When Betting the 2026 Louisiana Derby
Before you place your bets for Saturday’s $1 million Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds, we recommend reviewing the recent history of the 1 3/16-mile, Grade 2 Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve qualifier.
