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
Banking on European Raiders in 2023 Canadian International Stakes
Sunday’s $750,000, Grade 1 Canadian International Stakes at Woodbine is a race that lives up to its name. The 1 1/4-mile grass contest is a truly international affair; 10 of the last 11 editions have been won by horses based outside of North America.
Backing a 20-1 Longshot in the 2023 E. P. Taylor Stakes
Finding value when betting on horse racing is all about finding an angle others might have missed or zigging when other bettors are zagging, because in a pari-mutuel wagering pool it is your opinion against the other gamblers. That’s the focus in mapping out a strategy for the Grade 1 E. P. Taylor Stakes on Sunday at Woodbine.
Betting a Maiden Winner in American Pharoah Stakes
Saturday’s $300,000, Grade 1 American Pharoah Stakes is the final Southern California prep for the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.