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The Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park has produced its share of shocking results this century. A $2 win bet on Crowned King paid supporters $75.60 in 2003, Win Willy’s backers made a tidy $115.60 for a couple of bucks in 2009, and Will Take Charge rewarded bettors to the tune of 58 bucks for a $2 bet in 2013 … and he blossomed into a champion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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