
Noel Michaels
The NTRA’s National Horseplayers Championship [NHC] is ready to reconvene in Las Vegas for the 26th time with the finals set for Friday through Sunday, March 14-16. The NHC handicapping tournament...
Gambling
Posted March 11th, 2025 ·
Derby Dreaming in Old Dominion: Tips to Help Bet Colonial Downs’ Spring Meet
In a new twist on the Triple Crown trail, the Virginia Derby, previously a turf race for 3-year-olds held during Colonial Downs’ traditional summer meet, has been rebranded for 2025 and is now a 1...
Gambling
Posted March 11th, 2025 ·
ABR Sunday Selections: Full-Card Picks for March 9 at Gulfstream Park
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”...
Gambling
Posted March 8th, 2025 ·
Handicappers Nilsen, McIntyre, Benes Latest to Receive NHC Hall of Fame Honors
When asked why the National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) Hall of Fame is regarded so highly by so many tournament players, the answer is almost always the same. Time after time, Hall of Fame...
Gambling
Posted March 8th, 2025 ·
Noel’s Weekend Winners: Why the Grass in Greener Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs
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...
Gambling
Posted March 6th, 2025 ·
NHC Tour Rookie of the Year Abernathy Taking His Shot Against the Best of the Best
The annual National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) is a magnet for many top horseracing handicappers and bettors that is known for attracting the tournament game’s most seasoned veterans and heavy...
Gambling
Posted March 6th, 2025 ·
ABR Sunday Selections: Full-Card Picks for March 2 at Gulfstream Park
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”...
Gambling
Posted March 1st, 2025 ·
Noel’s Weekend Winners: Best Bets for Fantastic Fountain of Youth Day at Gulfstream
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...
Gambling
Posted February 27th, 2025 ·
2025 Santa Anita Handicap at a Glance
Saturday’s $300,000, Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap Presented by Yaamava’ Resort & Casino is an important early-season test for older horses at Santa Anita Park.
Racing
Posted February 27th, 2025 ·
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...
Gambling
Posted February 20th, 2025 ·
ABR Sunday Selections: Full-Card Picks for Rebel Stakes Day at Oaklawn Park
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”...
Gambling
Posted February 19th, 2025 ·
ABR Sunday Selections: Full-Card Picks for Feb. 16 at Gulfstream Park
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”...
Gambling
Posted February 15th, 2025 ·