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Noel’s Weekend Winners: A Sunday Spectacular at Oaklawn Park for Rebel Stakes

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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Racing at Oaklawn Park, site of the upcoming Rebel Stakes on Feb. 23.

Byron King’s Derby Dozen for Feb. 19

BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his Derby Dozen with a review of leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3.

Equibase, earnings, standings, rankings, leaderboard, Good Cheer, Magnitude, Risen Star Stakes, Steve Asmussen, trainer, Irad Ortiz, jockey, Saffie Joseph, Quint’s Brew, speed figure

Equibase Leaders: Good Cheer Remains Undefeated, Big Weeks for Asmussen and Ortiz

Standout filly Good Cheer did not disappoint in her 3-year-old debut, winning by 6 ¼ lengths in the Fasig-Tipton Rachel Alexandra Stakes Saturday, Feb. 15 at Fair Grounds for trainer Brad Cox.

NTRA 3-year-old Triple Crown poll, Citizen Bull, 2025 Kentucky Derby

Citizen Bull Stays Atop Triple Crown Poll, Three of Top 10 Meet in Sunday’s Rebel Stakes

Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.

Radio, television, TV, Oaklawn Park, Rebel Stakes, John Battaglia Memorial Stakes, Turfway Park, Kentucky Derby, Saudi Cup, Riyadh, Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Aqueduct, Tampa Bay Downs, Byk, RTN, HRRN, FOX Sports, FS2, FanDuel TV

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Feb. 20-23

Winter weather continues to wreak havoc across North America, and the horse racing calendar is affected again with the rescheduling of a prominent Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep.

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