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Noel’s Weekend Winners: New York State of Mind for Key Kentucky Derby Weekend

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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Three Potential Breakout Candidates in Upcoming Kentucky Derby Prep Races

The last three races awarding 100 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve qualifying points to the winner will be held Saturday, April 5, at Aqueduct in New York and Santa Anita Park in Southern California, and Tuesday, April 8, at

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Kentucky Derby Futures: ‘Down the Stretch’ Odds as Prep Season Wraps Up

Hard to believe, but the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is just over four weeks away.

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Sandman Takes Lead in 3-Year-Old Division, Jose Ortiz Rises in Equibase Standings

Sandman, a $1.2 million yearling purchase and son of leading sire Tapit, secured his first career graded stakes victory on March 29 at Oaklawn Park with a dominant 2 ½-length win in the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby or trainer Mark Casse.

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2025 Santa Anita Derby Cheat Sheet

The final three major prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve worth 100 qualifying points each to the winner are on tap for Saturday in New York, Kentucky, and California, so by this time next week the field for the 151st. run for the roses will be just about finalized.

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