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"The Pressbox's Saturday Racing Preview:" With Dave "Buzz" Baker & Gene McLean...Take a Listen
February 28, 2026

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Will Thacker "Sports Bet of the Day:" Take a Look
February 27, 2026

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Aqueduct Barn Notes: Ohio-Bred Jumps Up, Into G3 Gotham Stakes & Maybe Road to Ky Derby
February 27, 2026

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“The Pressbox’s Saturday Racing Preview:” With Dave “Buzz” Baker & Gene McLean…Take a Listen
Today, Dave "Buzz" Baker and I take a look at the three preps for this year's Kentucky Derby, scheduled for the First Saturday in May at the world's most prestigious and historic racing venue -- The Churchill Downs. We look at the G2 Fountain of Youth, which will be held today at
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Will Thacker “Sports Bet of the Day:” Take a Look
Aqueduct Barn Notes: Ohio-Bred Jumps Up, Into G3 Gotham Stakes & Maybe Road to Ky Derby
Gulfstream Park Barn Notes: Commandment May Command Respect After Saturday’s G2 Fountain of Youth
Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Sandman Returns in Saturday’s G3 Razorback
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Saturday, Feb. 28
“Road to KY Derby ’26” Heats Up with 3 Major Preps This Weekend

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Fair Grounds Winter / Spring Meet

February 28 @ 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Turfway Park Winter / Spring Meet

February 28 @ 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Fair Grounds Winter / Spring Meet

March 1 @ 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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