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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 Churchill Downs on Saturday, Sept. 28
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Saturday, Sept. 28

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Saturday, Sept. 28

2024-09-26T11:35:13-04:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall -- 1,100 1100 / 348-383-486 Win %

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, Sept. 27
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, Sept. 27

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, Sept. 27

2024-09-26T11:36:09-04:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall -- 1,100 1100 / 348-383-486 Win %

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Thursday, Sept. 26
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Thursday, Sept. 26

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Thursday, Sept. 26

2024-09-24T16:17:05-04:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall -- 1,100 1100 / 348-383-486 Win % of

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

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

2024-09-24T14:38:46-04:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall -- 1,100 1100 / 348-383-486 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on Wednesday, Sept. 25
McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on Wednesday, Sept. 25

McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on Wednesday, Sept. 25

2024-09-23T15:54:24-04:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall -- 1,100 1100 / 348-383-486 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Sunday, Sept. 22
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Sunday, Sept. 22

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Sunday, Sept. 22

2024-09-19T12:22:12-04:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall -- 1,100 1100 / 348-383-486 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, Sept. 20
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, Sept. 20

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, Sept. 20

2024-09-19T10:36:54-04:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall -- 1,100 1100 / 348-383-486 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Saturday, Sept. 21
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Saturday, Sept. 21

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Saturday, Sept. 21

2024-09-17T12:21:06-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Gene and rider Tyler Gaffalione) Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall -- 1,100 1100

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Thursday, Sept. 19
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Thursday, Sept. 19

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Thursday, Sept. 19

2024-09-17T12:06:05-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Gene and rider Tyler Gaffalione) Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall -- 1,100 1100

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Sept. 18
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Sept. 18

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Sept. 18

2024-09-18T10:18:15-04:00By Gene McLean|

(The newest edition to the McLean Family -- Willie Nelson -- and Leigh's lovely

McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on Sunday, Sept. 15
McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on Sunday, Sept. 15

McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on Sunday, Sept. 15

2024-09-15T12:03:38-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Willie Nelson with "Mommy" Leigh Ann's decorative "fall scene." Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024

Comments Added: McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on “Super Stakes” Saturday — Sept. 14
Comments Added: McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on “Super Stakes” Saturday — Sept. 14

Comments Added: McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on “Super Stakes” Saturday — Sept. 14

2024-09-14T11:54:29-04:00By Gene McLean|

(The graphic on the cover was created by my great friend Dennis Trusty and

Final Version: McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on Friday, Sept. 13
Final Version: McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on Friday, Sept. 13

Final Version: McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on Friday, Sept. 13

2024-09-13T13:02:58-04:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall -- 1,100 1100 / 348-383-486 Win %

McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on Thursday, Sept. 12
McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on Thursday, Sept. 12

McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on Thursday, Sept. 12

2024-09-11T15:30:57-04:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall -- 1,100 1100 / 348-383-486 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Kentucky Downs on “Closing Day” — Wednesday, Sept. 11
McLean’s Selections for Kentucky Downs on “Closing Day” — Wednesday, Sept. 11

McLean’s Selections for Kentucky Downs on “Closing Day” — Wednesday, Sept. 11

2024-09-10T20:03:19-04:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall -- 1,100 1100 / 348-383-486 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on Wednesday, Sept. 11 — Stakes Day
McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on Wednesday, Sept. 11 — Stakes Day

McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on Wednesday, Sept. 11 — Stakes Day

2024-09-10T19:22:48-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Diamond Solitaire) Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall -- 1,100 1100 / 348-383-486

Why Do I Own A Racehorse? A Gut-Wrenching Loss Can Be a Heart-Lifting Win
Why Do I Own A Racehorse? A Gut-Wrenching Loss Can Be a Heart-Lifting Win

Why Do I Own A Racehorse? A Gut-Wrenching Loss Can Be a Heart-Lifting Win

2024-09-08T18:59:47-04:00By Gene McLean|

Back early in the year, when my daughter, Alex, called and asked if we

McLean’s Selections for KY Downs on Sunday, Sept. 8
McLean’s Selections for KY Downs on Sunday, Sept. 8

McLean’s Selections for KY Downs on Sunday, Sept. 8

2024-09-04T18:13:07-04:00By Gene McLean|

(All four of the grandsons and "Pops") Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall --

Comments Added: McLean’s Selections for KY Downs on Saturday, Sept. 7
Comments Added: McLean’s Selections for KY Downs on Saturday, Sept. 7

Comments Added: McLean’s Selections for KY Downs on Saturday, Sept. 7

2024-09-05T12:29:50-04:00By Gene McLean|

Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall -- 1,100 1100 / 348-383-486 Win %

Comments Added: McLean’s Selections for KY Downs on Thursday, Sept 5
Comments Added: McLean’s Selections for KY Downs on Thursday, Sept 5

Comments Added: McLean’s Selections for KY Downs on Thursday, Sept 5

2024-09-05T11:50:33-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Grandson Teddy loves the Lake) Days Picks 9 / 1-1-5 2024 Overall -- 1,100

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