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Angel of Empire Wins Risen Star Stakes to Become New Kentucky Derby Points Leader

Another Kentucky Derby prep, another win, and more points for one of trainer Brad Cox's 3-year-olds.

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Building a Mardi Gras Bankroll at Fair Grounds

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.

Gambling

Big-Race Showdown: Expert Selections for Risen Star, Rachel Alexandra Stakes

For the seventh 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 2023 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big Race Showdown.”

Gambling

2023 Risen Star Stakes at a Glance

The complexion of the points chase for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will change Saturday with the Risen Star Stakes presented by Lamarque Ford at Fair Grounds – the year’s first race with a 50-point top prize on the

Byron King’s Derby Dozen for Feb. 15

BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his latest Derby Dozen Presented by Spendthrift, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 6.

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