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About Gene McLean

Gene McLean began his professional career in 1977 as a sportswriter and columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader in Lexington, Ky., and was recognized as one of the state’s best writers, winning the prestigious “Sportswriter of the Year” honor in 1985. Now the President and Publisher of The Pressbox, McLean sets the vision for the site and still finds time to handicap races, interview trainers and keep his finger on the pulse of the industry, More About Gene.

Triple Crown Winner Justify Will Keep Win in Santa Anita Derby

2020-12-09T22:57:21-05:00By Gene McLean|

(Justify / Photo by Holly M. Smith) The California Horse Racing Board will not disqualify

Bye Bye Belle Belle: You Will Not Be Forgotten; You Will Never Be Alone; You Are Headed Home

2020-12-10T16:20:52-05:00By Gene McLean|

(Belle Belle at home) "When the hour is upon us And our beauty surely gone

Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Wednesday, Dec. 9

2020-12-08T19:22:59-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 8 / 3-1-1 2020 Overall 1700 1700 / 603-582-746 Win % of Top

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Wednesday, Dec. 9

2020-12-08T10:58:00-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 8 / 3-1-1 2020 Overall 1700 1700 / 603-582-746 Win % of Top

McLean’s Updated Handicapping Statistics & Turfway Park Jockey/Trainer Standings

2020-12-06T15:15:49-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 8 / 3-1-1 2020 Overall 1700 1700 / 603-582-746 Win % of Top

Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Saturday, Dec. 53

2020-12-05T15:14:23-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 8 / 2-3-5 2020 Overall 1692 1692 / 600-581-745 Win % of Top

Our Key West Vacation: Unlocks the Good Times

2020-12-04T14:50:34-05:00By Gene McLean|

(Our Christmas Card of life) Editor's Note: After the Thanksgiving holiday, the beautiful Leigh Ann

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Friday, Dec. 4

2020-12-04T11:53:22-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 8 / 3-1-5 2020 Overall 1684 1684 / 598-578-740 Win % of Top

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Thursday, Dec. 3

2020-12-03T09:51:53-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 8 / 4-2-2 2020 Overall 1676 1676 / 595-577-735 Win % of Top

FINAL VERSION: McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Wednesday, Dec. 2

2020-12-01T16:02:47-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 11 / 6-2-5 2020 Overall 1668 1668 / 591-575-733 Win % of Top

Hialeah Park Today: Through the Eyes & Lens of Gene McLean

2020-12-01T10:50:40-05:00By Gene McLean|

(The scales in the winner's circle of Hialeah Park. Imagine the riders that have stepped

Essential Quality, Keepmeinmind Are Points Leaders On Race to 2021 KY Derby

2020-11-30T09:35:00-05:00By Gene McLean|

(Keepmeinmind / Photo by Holly M. Smith) From the Churchill Downs Media Team: Following the

McLean’s Updated Handicapping Statistics & Churchill Downs’ Final Jockey/Trainer Standings

2020-11-30T09:16:58-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 11 / 6-2-5 2020 Overall 1668 1668 / 591-575-733 Win % of Top

FINAL VERSION: McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Sunday, Nov. 29

2020-11-29T12:00:36-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 12 / 4-6-9 2020 Overall 1657 1657 / 585-573-728 Win % of Top

Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Saturday, Nov. 28

2020-11-27T22:32:07-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 11 / 1-4-7 2020 Overall 1656 1656 / 581-567-719 Win % of Top

FINAL VERSION: McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, Nov. 27

2020-11-26T16:42:40-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 11 / 2-4-4 2020 Overall 1645 1645 / 580-563-712 Win % of Top

OPINION: Happy Thanksgiving & Despite 2020, A Time to Celebrate Friends & Freedom

2020-11-26T11:26:44-05:00By Gene McLean|

(Our group in the winner's circle at Indy Grand after Diamond Solitaire's win) Editor's Note:

FINAL VERSION: McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs for Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 26

2020-11-25T20:43:40-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 9 / 4-4-4 2020 Overall 1634 1634 / 578-559-708 Win % of Top

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Nov. 25

2020-11-23T20:16:31-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 9 / 2-1-5 2020 Overall 1625 1625 / 574-554-704 Win % of Top

McLean’s Updated Handicapping Statistics & Churchill Downs’ Jockey-Trainer Standings

2020-11-23T09:34:42-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 9 / 2-1-5 2020 Overall 1625 1625 / 574-554-704 Win % of Top

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