McLean’s Last Ky Derby Rankings: You Should See What I Wrote Before the Race

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(Golden Tempo / Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

If you don’t read me, much or if any, maybe you should start.

In our last “Kentucky Derby Rankings” this is what I had to say in my “comments: about Golden Tempo:

Longshot Special” for Me / Will Come With Huge Late Run If Clear / Biggest + = Classic Pedigree / Biggest ? = Rider

I bet him. Hope you read what I wrote and followed suit.

Good night from “Winnersville.”

2026-05-02T22:12:12-04:00By Gene McLean|

About the Author: 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.