OPINION: Thoughts of the Day, Simple Truths & Droppings Into the “Muck Pit”
(Charlie, the backside cat at Churchill Downs, knows where the muck pits are / Photos
Friday’s & Saturday’s “Racing Preview Show” Looks at G1 Ashland & G1 Blue Grass With Buzz Baker, Dennis Trusty & Gene McLean
Gene McLean, Dennis Trusty and the "Hall of Fame" -- Dave Buzz Baker -- take
McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on Tuesday, April 7
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 4-3-4 2026 Overall -- 407 407 / 133-135-159 Win
McLean’s Selections for Keeneland on Saturday, April 4 — G1 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes Day
2026 Handicapping Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 4-3-4 2026 Overall -- 407 407 / 133-135-159
An Interview With Horseshoe Indianapolis’s Eric Halstrom: Racing Resumes Next Week (Correction Included)
(Horseshoe Indianapolis' Vice President & General Manager for Racing, Eric Halstrom, hands out a
Interview with Trainer Brad Cox: Update On Further Ado in Saturday’s G1 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes & So Much More
Wait 15 seconds and you will get the full interview...Thanks to Brad for his
McLean’s Selections for Keeneland on Good Friday, April 3
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 4-3-4 2026 Overall -- 407 407 / 133-135-159 Win
“The Pressbox’s Kentucky Derby Rankings:” Renegade Takes Over #1 Spot
(Renegade wins the G1 Arkansas Derby after a flash of late speed / Photo by
Santa Anita Barn Notes: So Happy Works for G1 Santa Anita Derby
From the Santa Anita Media Team / Victor Ryan: GIII SAN CARLOS: GI WINNERS SUBSANADOR,
McLean’s “Bonus Handicapping Coverage:” Oaklawn Park Stakes Events on G1 Arkansas Derby Day
2026 Handicapping Stats: Days Picks 10 / 4-3-4 2026 Overall -- 407 407 / 133-135-159
McLean’s “Bonus Handicapping Coverage:” Gulfstream Park Stakes Races on Saturday, March 28 — G1 Florida Derby Day
2026 Handicapping Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 4-3-4 2026 Overall -- 407 407 / 133-135-159
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Saturday, March 28 — Final Day of Winter-Spring Meet
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 4-3-4 2026 Overall -- 407 407 / 133-135-159 Win
“Saturday Racing Preview Show:” With Dave “Buzz” Baker, Dennis Trusty & Gene McLean … Take a Listen
Take a listen as the "Hall of Famer" -- Dave "Buzz" Baker -- engages racing
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Friday, March 27
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 4-3-4 2026 Overall -- 407 407 / 133-135-159 Win
Will Thacker’s “Sports Bet of the Day” For Friday, March 27 — Take a Gander…The Young Man is 9-1 Over Last 10
To say, or even write, that the young, aspiring, prolific and astute James William Thacker
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Thursday, March 26 — Opening Day Across the Ohio
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win
Will Thacker’s “NCAA Tournament” Sports Plays of the Day on Thursday, March 26
The "Young Man" of the family is set to graduate from Michigan State on Kentucky
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Wednesday, March 25
2026 Stats: Days Picks 1/1-0-0 2026 Overall -- 274 274 / 92-81-104 Win % of
OPINION: “Why Do I Own a Racehorse?” There’s a Reason God Gave Us Hopes & Foals in the Spring Eternal
(Diamond Solitaire had her first baby this weekend, a filly by Jack Christopher) It's been
This Week’s “Derby Rankings” Going Into Major Preps This Saturday / Are We Right?
(Fulleffort wins the G3 Jeff Ruby and climbs in this week's rankings / Photo