Saturday’s 84th running of the $1.25 million, Grade 2 Oaklawn Handicap at Oaklawn Park has drawn an outstanding field of six, headlined by the return of Horse of the Year Sovereignty and 2025 Preakness Stakes winner Journalism who
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.
Preakness Preview Day at Laurel Park this Saturday, April 18, will offer an interesting advance sneak peek into next month’s Preakness Stakes and supporting races.
Less than three weeks out from the 2026 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, the Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifying races are complete and the final field for the run for the roses has come into focus.
If you’ve landed on this story, you very likely have an interest in betting the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 2 at Churchill Downs but either don’t know how, where, what, or who to bet. Maybe it’s a combination of all four, but we’re here to help.
It’s never been easier to place a bet on the Kentucky Derby.
