For the 10th year in a row, America’s Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse betting to come up with their top three picks for key races every weekend leading up to the 2026 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big-Race Showdown.”
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Noel’s Weekend Winners: Focus on Key Kentucky Derby Trail Races
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 20-1 Longshot in the 2026 Arkansas Derby
Saturday’s $1.5 million, Grade 1 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park has drawn a strong field befitting its status as a top-tier Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier worth 100-50-25-15-10 points to the top five finishers.
Five Key Historical Trends to Know Before Betting the 2026 Arkansas Derby
Which horse is most likely to prevail in Saturday’s $1.5 million Grade 1 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park? History can help guide us toward the answer. Analysis of the last 20 editions of the Arkansas Derby produced five positive handicapping angles that can be used to determine the strongest contenders in this year’s renewal.
