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.
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SLIDESHOW: Get to Know the 2026 Kentucky Derby Contenders
Each spring America’s Best Racing compiles a slideshow with photos of the talented cast of 3-year-olds on target for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
Thirteen Books to Read for Triple Crown Season in Horse Racing
The three races that comprise the historic Triple Crown series are awash in stories of both people and horses, the names that inspire generations of racing fans to dive into the recounting of the tales of these essential moments. As we count down to the first Saturday in May, why not pass the days leading up to Triple Crown by revisiting the names and faces that make up the history of these iconic races? These 13 titles can bring readers a new perspective on some of the sport’s icons, both equine and human.
The Best Fillies to Wear the Lilies: Top 10 Kentucky Oaks Winners
The Kentucky Oaks began as a companion to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, much as the English Oaks at Epsom serves as the female version of the prestigious Derby.
