all in Breeders' Cup

There’s a lot more riding on the outcome of Saturday’s $200,000, Grade 2 Pilgrim Stakes at Belmont at the Big A than the relatively modest purse implies. As part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series, the 1 1/16-mile turf race awards a “Win and You’re In” berth to the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Nov.

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 Road to the 2024 Breeders’ Cup makes one final stop under the Twin Spires Saturday evening for the Ack Ack Stakes, a “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series qualifier for the Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Nov. 2 at Del Mar.

There’s just something special about Del Mar, and if the first two editions of the Breeders’ Cup held at the seaside track offer any indication, the 2024 World Championships should be a magical event.

Fourteen championship races make the Breeders’ Cup a can’t-miss event year in and year out, but the allure of perfect San Diego-area weather, fantastic food, and the opportunity for a refreshing swim in the Pacific Ocean significantly elevate Del Mar as a host track.

The upcoming weekend in horse racing is packed with important races on the road to the 41st annual Breeders’ Cup World Championships, with six Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” preps scheduled Sept. 28-29.

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