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The 26th annual NTRA National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) played out just like a horse race where an entrant made the early lead and had to fend off various challengers in order to preserve a wire-to-wire victory. In this case, the race wasn’t between horses, however, it was between handicappers competing for a purse of $3,090,410 at the annual high-stakes NHC tournament on March 14-16 at Horseshoe Las Vegas.

Will an off-the-pace runner prevail in Saturday’s $777,000 Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park? It’s a distinct possibility, given the conditions of the race and the expected pace scenario.

Are you planning to bet Saturday’s $1 million, Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds? Reviewing the past 15 years of Louisiana Derby history can simplify your handicapping process. Here are five trends from the recent history of the race that you can use to identify the key contenders in this year’s edition:

Favor horses with tactical speed

For the ninth 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 2025 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big-Race Showdown.”

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.

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