Horse racing fans get to unwrap one final Christmas gift every year when California racing celebrates opening day at Santa Anita Park. The post-holiday kickoff marks the start of the winter-spring “Classic” meet at one of the country’s premier venues. Santa Anita’s traditional opening day for winter and spring racing is Dec. 26, right after the holiday, but this year the track will delay its launch until Sunday, Dec. 28, due to a forecast of heavy rain in the region during Christmas week.
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ABR Sunday Selections: Full-Card Picks for Dec. 21 at Fair Grounds
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.
Betting on Speed in the 2025 Gun Runner Stakes
Steve Asmussen has enjoyed strong success in the $100,000 Gun Runner Stakes at Fair Grounds, which will be contested for the fifth time on Saturday.
Noel’s Weekend Winners: Wide-Open Saturday Stakes at Fair Grounds
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.
