Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners offers expert horse racing picks and betting insights, featuring selections from veteran handicapper Noel Michaels. His picks are widely recognized across major racing publications and media outlets. For beginners, the article provides six essential betting tools, including guides on betting basics, horse racing terminology, speed figures, common mistakes, and a gambling calculator to manage bet costs effectively.

This weekend’s highlighted races take place at Oaklawn Park, focusing on the late card with key plays in Races 9 and 10. In Race 9, Michaels favors #10 Swiftwind and #11 Liuzza for their strong recent performances and tactical speed. For Race 10, he recommends #8 Little Steven, #5 Excel Calculator, and #11 Eastside Cool as contenders with upside potential despite some recent losses. Suggested bets include exacta and trifecta boxes and a late Daily Double combining these top picks to maximize winning chances.