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
Baffert, Pletcher, and Upsets: What 15 Years of Data Says About Betting the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
With six double-digit longshot winners over the last 15 years, the $2 million FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance offers bettors a shot to make some serious money if a strong opinion turns out to be correct.
Expert Selections for the 2026 Far Hills Race Meet
If you are reading this story, chances are you are either planning to bet or attend the 2026 Far Hills Race Meeting. Analyzing races and betting on them can be both complex and a little daunting for newcomers. Never fear, we’ve got you covered. If you are trying to figure out how, who, and what to bet at the races, America’s Best Racing is here to help!
ABR Sunday Selections: Full-Card Picks for Oct. 11 at Keeneland
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.
