The Grade 2, $200,000 Ruffian Stakes brings together a strong field of 11 older females, including three millionaires, on Saturday during the Belmont at the Big A meet.
Post times, TV and livestreaming information, and the wagering menus have been released for what shapes up as a sensational two days of racing and betting at Pimlico on May 16-17, highlighted by the 150th running of the $2 million Preakness Stakes.
Every Sunday Noel Michaels will provide free full-card picks for a one racecard in North America. A veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer, Michaels also writes a weekly “Weekend Winners” blog for America’s Best Racing with a focus on key stakes races at marquee tracks. This feature will be straight-forward: full-card picks for one Sunday slate of races of his choosing.
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 $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks May 2 at Churchill Downs is the most important dirt race of the year that is restricted to 3-year-old fillies and typically goes a long way toward determining the Eclipse Award in the division.
