Notes & Quotes From Suncoast Stakes: Zany
From the Tampa Bay Downs Media Team / Mike Henry: Zany’s victory in the Grade
Notes & Quotes From Sam F. Davis Stakes: Renegade
(Renegade wins the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday / Photo
Notes, Quotes & Coady Media Photos of Valdale Stakes: Coco Connect
(Coco Connect wins the Valdale Stakes at Turfway Park on Saturday night / All Photos
Today’s Work Schedule: Binoculars Focused On Litmus Test, Bella Ballerina, Courting, Boyd & Lots More
(Bella Ballerina / Photos by Holly M. Smith) We are bringing back an “oldie,” but
McLean’s “Bonus Coverage” Selections For Tampa Bay — Sam F. Davis Stakes Day
Days Picks 9 / 2-2-5 2026 Overall -- 117 117 / 40-33-46 Win % of
“Road to Kentucky Derby ’26 Leaderboard:” Silent Tactic Roars To Top
(Silent Tactic wins the $1 million, G3 Southwest Stakes on Friday at Oaklawn Park /
Notes & Quotes From the Wishing Well Stakes: Ms. Tart
(Ms. Tart pulls upset in Friday night's Wishing Well Stakes at Turfway Park / Photos
Notes & Quotes From the Ruthless Stakes: Two Bits
(Two Bits wins the Ruthless Stakes for 3YO fillies at Aqueduct on Friday / Photo
Notes & Quotes From the Withers Stakes: Talk to Me Jimmy
(Talk to Me Jimmy captures the Withers Stakes at Aqueduct on Friday afternoon / Photo
Notes & Quotes From the Martha Washington Stakes: Search Party
(Search Party wins the Martha Washington Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Friday / Photo by
Notes & Quotes From the G3 Southwest Stakes: Silent Tactic
(Silent Tactic wins the G3 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Friday / Photo by
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Saturday, Feb. 7
Days Picks 9 / 2-2-5 2026 Overall -- 117 117 / 40-33-46 Win %
McLean’s “Bonus ‘Capping Coverage” of Oaklawn Park on G3 Southwest Stakes Day — Friday, Feb. 6
(Gene & LA at Oaklawn Park, several years ago) Days Picks 9 / 2-2-5
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Friday, Feb. 6
(June Carter and I am wishing it was June 2026) Days Picks 9 / 2-2-5
“The Pressbox’s Racing Preview Show:” Dave “Buzz” Baker, Gene McLean & Dennis Trusty Examine the G3 Southwest Stakes
Editor's Note: We are happy that my great friend -- and better handicapper -- Dennis
Turfway Park Barn Notes: Kehoe Beach Returns in Friday’s Wishing Well Stakes
(Kehoe Beach / Photo by Holly M. Smith) From the Turfway Park Media Team /
Breeders’ Cup ’26 Tickets To Go On Sale April 21
From the Breeders' Cup Media Team: 2026 BREEDERS’ CUP TICKETS GO ON SALE APRIL 21
“Road to KY Derby” Returns to Santa Anita This Saturday With G3 Robert B. Lewis Stakes
(Intrepido / Photo Courtesy of Santa Anita) From the Santa Anita Media Team: GRADE I
Santa Anita Barn Notes: Super Corredora vs. Explora in Las Virgenes Stakes This Sunday
(Trainer Bob Baffert / Photo by Coady Media) From the Santa Anita Media Team: CHAMPION
Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Fields Taking Shape for “Louisiana Derby Preview” on Feb. 14
(Golden Tempo / Photos by Hughes Photography & Courtesy of the Fair Grounds) From the