Every Sunday, Noel Michaels, a veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer, offers free full-card picks for a single racecard in North America. He also writes a weekly “Weekend Winners” blog for America’s Best Racing, concentrating on key stakes races at prominent tracks. This straightforward feature presents his full-card picks for one Sunday slate of races.

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Noel’s selections have gained widespread exposure and can be found in various places. They are featured in print in the Daily Racing Form, The HorsePlayer Magazine, and American Turf Monthly. Online, they can be accessed at DRF.com, Twinspires.com, and USRacing.com. From the paddock on-track at Arlington International Racecourse to being aired on HRTV, TVG, NYC OTB Extra, NYRA’s Talking Horses, and on broadcast TV on WAVE-3 Louisville, ABC KOLO-8 in Reno, Nevada, and channel 72 Long Island Cablevision.

Sunday, Dec. 15, Aqueduct

Race 1:She’s Wicked Smart (7-5) is a strong contender with good odds. Panthea (7-2) also shows promise. Looking for Ginny (6-1) is another horse to watch.Race 2:Gourmet (8-5) seems to have an edge. Shehanah (2-1) is a favorite. Spencer Tiara (6-1) could surprise.Race 3:Acoustic Avenue (7-5) is likely to perform well. Pop Coyer (5-1) has some value. Courageous Oh La (10-1) is a long shot.Race 4:He’s Got It (8-5) is a top pick. Collected Special (6-1) is also in the mix. Refuah (9-5) could be a dark horse.Race 5:Elliptic (9-5) is a strong horse. Empire Magic (7-2) has potential. Carol T (10-1) is a long shot.Race 6:Volitile Situation (1-1) is the best bet. Revivalism (15-1) offers some value. Fireballin (9-2) is a contender.Race 7:Sir Kartrite (1-1) is a favorite. Scheduling Dude (8-1) has some chances. Saratoga Warrior (10-1) is a long shot.Race 8:Optic Way (9-2) is a strong horse. Beachwalker (7-2) is also in the race. Mystic Night (5-1) could surprise.Race 9:Sweet Anniversary (5-2) is a favorite. Fast and Frisky (9-2) is a fast horse. Stress Reliever (7-2) is a contender.Race 10:Burn Rubber (5-1) is the upset special. Tiz the Prince (4-1) is a favorite. Senegal (7-2) has some value. Landauer (10-1) is a long shot.