America's Best Racing

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.

The Survivors Parade, now in its 18th year, has developed into one of the highlights of Kentucky Oaks day at Churchill Downs.

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For the 10th year in a row, America’s Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse betting to come up with their top three picks for key races every weekend leading up to the 2026 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big-Race Showdow...

Entries are complete, post positions have been drawn, and the field is set for the 152nd running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve Saturday at Churchill Downs. This year’s run for the roses will showcase 20 of the world’s most talented 3-year-old colts and geldings all aiming to secure their place in racing history.

Kentucky Derby weekend is upon us! A total of 27 races Friday and Saturday at Churchill Downs offer plenty of wagering opportunities, and with them come big fields and chances to cash in on longshots.

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