Noel Michaels has lived Thoroughbred racing for 25 years as a handicapper, columnist, editor, TV host, author, executive, and Breeders' Cup Classic-winning owner. His work has been featured in various online and print outlets including Daily Racing Form, where he was Las Vegas gaming correspondent, handicapper, and internet editor. He was the face of handicapping at Arlington International, where he was the paddock racing analyst. His Handicapping Contest Handbook made his name synonymous with handicapping tournaments before, during and after the birth of the NHC.