The $350,000, Grade 2 VisitLEX Elkhorn Stakes Saturday at Keeneland drew a strong field, with five of the entrants boasting stakes wins in similar races. The Elkhorn is run at the marathon distance of 1 ½ miles on Keeneland’s turf course.
For the eighth 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 2024 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2024 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.
The 2024 Keeneland spring meet is underway after an exciting opening weekend, and one of the signature races of the track’s calendar is slated for Friday, April 12, when the $600,000 Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes will be held for the 36th time.
The long-and-winding route that leads to Louisville on May 4 for the 150th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve has only one stop left before the first jewel of the 2024 Triple Crown.
