Churchill Downs’ November meet continues to hum along as the track’s Thanksgiving holiday weekend wind-down approaches, and Saturday’s card will showcase the often-overlooked day-to-day grinders of the sport in the 2025 Claiming Crown series.
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Noel’s Weekend Winners: Value Plays Saturday at the Big A
MediaWelcome 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.
Lexington Financial Advisor Dave Smyth wins BCBC for $607,800 Payday
The annual Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) tournament presents handicappers with a chance to hit the score of a lifetime and become a champion horseplayer in an event held in conjunction with horse racing’s biggest championship days. This year, that champion was Dave Smyth, a 50-year-old financial advisor from Lexington, Ky., who topped a field of 635 entries to take home total winnings of $607,800 and the title of 2025 BCBC champion Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar.
Noel’s Weekend Winners: Selections for Breeders’ Cup Distaff and Dirt Mile
MediaWelcome 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.
