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Chris “The Bear” Fallica is a name that’s synonymous with sports betting. From his long tenure at ESPN on “College Gameday” to his more recent role as a featured wagering analyst on FOX Sports and the “Bear Bets Podcast,” Fallica is an absolute icon of American sports betting. But did you know that he’s also one of the most competitive horse bettors in the country?

This year, Fallica will again make the trek to Las Vegas for horse racing’s version of the World Series of Poker: The National Horseplayers Championship (NHC).

For the eighth year in a row, America’s Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse betting to come up with their top three picks for key races every weekend leading up to the 2024 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big-Race Showdown.”

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 Grade 3 $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs offers 10 sophomores a chance for significant points on the Road to the Derby and a share of a hefty purse.

The 25th National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) presented by Caesars Entertainment, Horseshoe Las Vegas, and Racetrack Television Network (RTN) kicks off Friday, March 15, running through Sunday, March 17, at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. The field of an estimated 750 entries will yield one ultimate winner, who will go home with $800,000 and an Eclipse Award as the Horseplayer of the Year. 

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