Churchill Downs Barn Notes: KY Derby Alumni Headline 151st Preakness Stakes
(Ocelli ran 3rd in the Kentucky Derby and now will take on others in the
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Preakness Stakes Day — Saturday, May 16
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win
Preakness Stakes Week: Falcon Jet Set For Takeoff in Sir Barton?
From the Preakness Stakes Notes Team: FALCON JET SOARING INTO SIR BARTON OFF MAIDEN TRIUMPH
Preakness Stakes Notebook: Another Day at “The Park” for Taj Mahal; Great White “Super Kind”
(Great White / Photos by Holly M. Smith) From the Preakness Stakes Notes Team: Thursday
Russells Kick Off Preakness Week With a Win on Thursday
(Mizner wins at Laurel Park on Thursday for trainer Brittany Russell / Photo Courtesy of
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Twilight Thursday — May 14
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win
Notes & Quotes From the Corningstone Handicap: Hot Middles
(Hot Middles, with jockey Hannah Leahey in the saddle, won the Corningstone Handicap at Horseshoe
Notes & Quotes From the Cleopatra Stakes: How About Now
(How About Now wins the Cleopatra Stakes at Horseshoe Indy on Wednesday / Photos by
Notes & Quotes From the Onesmoothoperator ‘Cap: Zolo
From the Horseshoe Indianapolis Media Team / Tammy Knox: Zolo solo at the wire in
McLean’s Selections for Laurel Park on Preakness Day — Saturday, May 16
2026 Statistics: Saturday's Preakness Day Picks at Laurel Park: A B C D Skipat
McLean’s Selections For Horseshoe Indy on Wednesday, May 13
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win
Preakness Week Festivities Kick Off on Thursday at Laurel Park
From the Maryland Jockey Club / Dan Illman: Preakness Week Kicks Off on Thursday Average
McLean’s “Donation Play of the Day” at Horseshoe Indy: Ryan’s Wish in the 2nd
2026 Donation Plays Date Race Horse Result Bet Total Gross Payoff Total Earned 4/7/26 4th
McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indy on Tuesday, May 12
2026 Handicapping Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155
A Day At the Races: Through the Eyes & Lens of the Incredible Holly M. Smith
(Outfielder wins the William Walker Stakes at Churchill Downs on Saturday / All Photos by
OPINION: A Series of Thoughts About KY Derby 152 — #5 Equipment Changes Are Not A Good Formula For Winning “The Race”
(Chief Wallabee / Photos by Holly M. Smith) Equipment Changes Before the Kentucky Derby
OPINION #4: A Series of Thoughts About KY Derby 152 & More … Local Restaurants Need to Adjust to “New Oaks”
(A look at the Churchill Downs track from underneath the Twin Spires) Churchill Downs' &
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 9 — William Walker Stakes Day
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win
“The Pressbox’s Saturday Racing Preview Show:” Dave ‘Buzz’ Baker & Gene McLean Talk About Saturday’s William Walker Stakes
(Outfielder / Photo by Holly M. Smith) Take a listen to our Show this Saturday,
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, May 8
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win