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
Tirupati Goes for Back-to-Back Wins at Santa Anita in Royal Heroine Stakes
The Grade 3, $100,000 Royal Heroine Stakes has drawn a deep field and competitive field of 13 older females ready to run one mile on the turf Saturday, April 26 at Santa Anita Park.
What You Need to Know to Win at the Churchill Downs Spring Meet
The Churchill Downs spring-summer meet is ready to roll with opening night set for Saturday, April 26. The meet is sure to be one of horse racing’s top spring simulcast signals for handicappers and bettors throughout the season.
Eight Key Trends You Need to Know Before Betting the 2025 Kentucky Oaks
Which of the many talented fillies taking aim at the 2025 Longines Kentucky Oaks is most likely to visit the winner’s circle May 2 at Churchill Downs? History can guide us toward the answer in this marquee Grade 1 race for 3-year-old fillies. Reviewing the last 20 editions of the Kentucky Oaks reveals eight recurring trends you can use to sort through the contenders:
