Live racing returns to the Fair Grounds on Nov. 22 as the New Orleans racetrack hosts its much anticipated 2024-25 season. The meet will encompass 76 race days through March 23 and will offer racing fans and handicappers some of the best racing and wagering to be found anywhere during the winter season.
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.
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.
The field for the Grade 2 $175,000 HPIbet Autumn Stakes features five horses coming off wins and six stakes winners and will be one of the featured races this Saturday at Woodbine.
