A high-profile Grade 1 winner is slated to make his 2026 debut in Saturday’s $200,000, Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes Presented by DK Horse at Santa Anita Park. But he isn’t guaranteed to win the 1 1/16-mile Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve qualifier.
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Registration Open for National Horseplayers Championship Last Chance/First Chance Contest
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 2, 2026): Registration is now open for the annual National Horseplayers Championship ‘Last Chance/First Chance’ Contest at the Horseshoe Las Vegas, the final chance to qualify for the 27th National Horseplayers Championship (NHC). The NHC-eve fixture will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
NTRA Crowns Dave Nichols of Wayne, Pa. 2025 NHC Tour Champion
Topping a field of more than 3,725 of the nation’s best horseplayers over a 12-month period, Dave Nichols of Wayne, PA, captured the 2025 National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) Tour. Nichols earned $75,000 for winning the NHC Tour and is eligible for a $5 million bonus if he captures the 27th NTRA National Horseplayers Championship (NHC), March 13-15 at Horseshoe Las Vegas.
Noel’s Weekend Winners: Picks for Pair of Wide-Open Races at Gulfstream Park
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.
