Four-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer D. Wayne Lukas, announced Feb. 23 as the first-ever winner of a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Kentucky Derby Museum, spoke with BloodHorse news editor Byron King about the honor and his support of the museum, where his memorabilia has been on display since 2017.
The Hot Springs, Ark. path to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve continues Saturday with the 1 1/16-mile Rebel Stakes, a $1.25 million race and the third of four qualifying races at Oaklawn Park for 3-year-olds targeting the 2024 run for the roses.
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.