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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.

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Friday, Dec. 20

2024-12-18T14:26:28-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024 Overall -- 1,599 1599 / 501-539-704 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Thursday, Dec. 19
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Thursday, Dec. 19

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Thursday, Dec. 19

2024-12-17T18:33:21-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 11 / 4-3-5 2024 Overall -- 1,590 1590 / 497-537-700 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Wednesday, Dec. 18
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Wednesday, Dec. 18

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Wednesday, Dec. 18

2024-12-17T16:58:47-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 11 / 4-3-5 2024 Overall -- 1,590 1590 / 497-537-700 Win % of

Comments Added: McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Saturday, Dec. 14
Comments Added: McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Saturday, Dec. 14

Comments Added: McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Saturday, Dec. 14

2024-12-13T13:43:36-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024 Overall -- 1,599 1599 / 501-539-704 Win %

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Friday, Dec. 13
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Friday, Dec. 13

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Friday, Dec. 13

2024-12-12T13:47:25-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024 Overall -- 1,599 1599 / 501-539-704 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Thursday, Dec. 12
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Thursday, Dec. 12

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Thursday, Dec. 12

2024-12-12T11:37:03-05:00By Gene McLean|

(June Carter watches Pops and grandson, Ford, paddle around) Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Wednesday, Dec. 11
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Wednesday, Dec. 11

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Wednesday, Dec. 11

2024-12-11T11:56:40-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024 Overall -- 1,599 1599 / 501-539-704 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Saturday, Dec. 7
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Saturday, Dec. 7

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Saturday, Dec. 7

2024-12-05T21:55:29-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024 Overall -- 1,599 1599 / 501-539-704 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Friday, Dec. 6
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Friday, Dec. 6

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Friday, Dec. 6

2024-12-05T19:33:23-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024 Overall -- 1,599 1599 / 501-539-704 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Thursday, Nov. 5
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Thursday, Nov. 5

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Thursday, Nov. 5

2024-12-04T14:55:44-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024 Overall -- 1,599 1599 / 501-539-704 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Opening Night — Wednesday, Dec. 4
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Opening Night — Wednesday, Dec. 4

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Opening Night — Wednesday, Dec. 4

2024-12-04T10:00:23-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024 Overall -- 1,599 1599 / 501-539-704 Win %

Thanksgiving Day Stakes: Notes, Quotes & Photos From the Falls City Stakes & the Cardinal Stakes — Loved, Duvet Day
Thanksgiving Day Stakes: Notes, Quotes & Photos From the Falls City Stakes & the Cardinal Stakes — Loved, Duvet Day

Thanksgiving Day Stakes: Notes, Quotes & Photos From the Falls City Stakes & the Cardinal Stakes — Loved, Duvet Day

2024-12-01T15:23:03-05:00By Gene McLean|

(Loved wins the G3 Falls City Stakes / All Photos by Holly M. Smith) From

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on “Super Saturday” for 2YOs — Nov. 30
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on “Super Saturday” for 2YOs — Nov. 30

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on “Super Saturday” for 2YOs — Nov. 30

2024-11-30T12:11:05-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024 Overall -- 1,599 1599 / 501-539-704 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on “Black Friday” — Nov. 29
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on “Black Friday” — Nov. 29

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on “Black Friday” — Nov. 29

2024-11-26T15:30:33-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024 Overall -- 1,599 1599 / 501-539-704 Win % of

McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 28
McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 28

McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 28

2024-11-25T18:46:48-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024 Overall -- 1,599 1599 / 501-539-704 Win % of

Lorrie Morgan To Perform at The Mint Event Center
Lorrie Morgan To Perform at The Mint Event Center

Lorrie Morgan To Perform at The Mint Event Center

2024-11-25T16:12:25-05:00By Gene McLean|

From the KY Downs Media Team / Jennie Rees: Q&A with Lorrie Morgan See her

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Nov. 27
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Nov. 27

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Nov. 27

2024-11-25T14:25:48-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024 Overall -- 1,599 1599 / 501-539-704 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Sunday, Nov. 24
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Sunday, Nov. 24

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Sunday, Nov. 24

2024-11-23T12:52:00-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024 Overall -- 1,599 1599 / 501-539-704 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on “Stakes Saturday” — Nov. 23
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on “Stakes Saturday” — Nov. 23

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on “Stakes Saturday” — Nov. 23

2024-11-21T19:13:24-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024 Overall -- 1,599 1599 / 501-539-704 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, Nov. 22
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, Nov. 22

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, Nov. 22

2024-11-21T12:12:50-05:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 4-2-4 2024 Overall -- 1,599 1599 / 501-539-704 Win % of

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