McLean’s In-Depth Look at the 151st KY Oaks: Good Cheer May Create Great Cheers
(Good Cheer / Photos by Holly M. Smith) 11th: 11-10-5/6-7-9/13-14/2-8/3-1…G1 Kentucky Oaks…The 151st version of
McLean’s Look at the 151st Kentucky Derby: Sovereignty Is My Pick
(Sovereignty / Photos by Holly M. Smith) 12th: 18-8-3/9/14-10-7/17-19-21/2-1-16-19…G1 Kentucky Derby…This may be one of
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on KY Derby Day 151 — Saturday, May 3
Days Picks 5 / 3-4-5 2025 Overall -- 443 443 / 122-153-177 Win %
Final Version With Comments: McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Kentucky Oaks Day — Friday, May 2
(Good Cheer / Photos by Holly M. Smith) Days Picks 5 / 3-4-5 2025
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on “Thurby” — May 1
Days Picks 5 / 3-4-5 2025 Overall -- 443 443 / 122-153-177 Win % of
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on “Winsday” — April 30
Days Picks 5 / 3-4-5 2025 Overall -- 443 443 / 122-153-177 Win % of
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Tuesday, May 3
(My friend Nick Nash and me at Keeneland) Days Picks 5 / 3-4-5 2025 Overall
Updated & KY Derby 151 News Alert: Tappan Street to Scratch
(Tappan Street / Photos by Holly M. Smith) According to several high-placed sources, trainer
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs’ 2025 Opening Night — Saturday, April 26
Days Picks 5 / 3-4-5 2025 Overall -- 443 443 / 122-153-177 Win % of
Final Version: McLean’s Selections & “Donation Bet of the Day” for Horseshoe Indianapolis & Go Knight’s Move on Thursday, April 24
Days Picks 5 / 3-4-5 2025 Overall -- 443 443 / 122-153-177 Win %
McLean’s “Donation Play of the Day” at Horseshoe Indianapolis on Wednesday, April 23
Horseshoe Indy Donation Play Date Race Horse Result Bet Total Gross Payoff 4/15/25 1st Mondavila
Churchill Downs Makes KY Derby Program Available
(Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby program / Photo by Coady Media) From the Churchill Downs Media
McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on Wednesday, April 23
(Me and the lovely Leigh Ann) Days Picks 10 / 5-6-4 2025 Overall -- 222
McLean’s “Donation Pick of the Day” at Horseshoe Indianapolis: #8 Renoir in the 6th
Editor’s Note: We started a new feature on the Opening Day of the Horseshoe Indianapolis
McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on Tuesday, April 22
(Diamond Solitaire has retired from racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis, but may have a baby that
McLean’s Rankings for KY Derby 151: Sovereignty Is #1 in My Book
(Sovereignty gallops at Churchill Downs / Photos by Coady Media) The Kentucky Derby is rapidly
McLean’s Selections for Keeneland on Saturday, April 19 / No Racing on Easter Sunday
Days Picks 10 / 5-6-4 2025 Overall -- 222 222 / 55-76-82 Win % of
McLean’s “Donation Pick of the Day” at Horseshoe Indianapolis
(Horseshoe Indianapolis / Photo by Coady Media) Editor's Note: We started a new feature on
McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on Wednesday, April 16
Days Picks 10 / 5-6-4 2025 Overall -- 222 222 / 55-76-82 Win % of
McLean’s “Donation Pick of the Day” at Horseshoe Indianapolis
(The Diamond Solitaire crowd after a win by our gal. I'm on the far right,