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.
Stories by Gene McLeanLouisville Thoroughbred Society Breaks Its’ Maiden In Style
(The Louisville Thoroughbred Society Is Now Off & Running / Photo by Holly M. Smith) (Red carpet entrance into the “Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Louisville Thoroughbred Society / Photo by Holly M. Smith) On Wednesday night, the Louisville Thoroughbred Society opened its temporary doors and had its’ official “Ground Breaking Ceremony” at 209 East […]
Notes & Quotes From the G3 Sycamore Stakes
(Zulu Alpha Slips Through Along Rail To Win G3 Sycamore Stakes at Keeneland / Photo Courtesy of Keeneland) From the Keeneland Media Team: John Ortiz (winning trainer of Zulu Alpha) On why he claimed the gelding in his most recent race on Sept. 14 at Churchill “I enjoyed watching him. He runs really big every […]
McLean’s Selections for Keeneland on Thursday, Oct. 18
Day Results 8-2-0-6 2018 Overall 1537 569-559-674 Win % of Top Pick 37.02% Payoff % of Top 3 Picks Overall 39.08% Top Selection ITM / KEE: 55-86 63.95% Top Selection Win / KEE 30-86 34.88% “Key Horses”: 7-3-1 in 13 races 53.85% Rough day at the Keeneland corral on Wednesday, but we kind of expected […]
Workouts That May Work Out For You: Today’s Focus On Lone Sailor, Bolt d’Oro, Bravazo
Every day, we scour the work tabs at racetracks all over the country. We are looking for workouts that may be of interest and helpful to you — as both race fans and handicappers. Some of the horses we will be tracking, you will know. Some of them, you may not know — as of […]
Louisville Thoroughbred Society Readies For “Ground Breaking Open House” — Tomorrow Night
On Wednesday night, the Louisville Thoroughbred Society will open its’ doors for the first time. Downtown Louisville’s newest attraction — a private membership club that will be dedicated to providing upscale service and amenities to those persons interested in, invested in, and fans of the Thoroughbred industry — will have its’ grand “Ground Breaking Open […]
Workouts That May Work Out For You: Today’s Focus On Midnight Bisou, Campaign, Switzerland, Tap Gun
(Asmussen has Campaign ready for the G3 Sycamore on Thursday / Photo Courtesy of Keeneland) Every day, we scour the work tabs at racetracks all over the country. We are looking for workouts that may be of interest and helpful to you — as both race fans and handicappers. Some of the horses we will […]
McLean’s Picks For Keeneland on Wednesday, Oct. 17
Day Results 9-3-3-4 2018 Overall 1529 567-559-668 Win % of Top Pick 37.08% Payoff % of Top 3 Picks Overall 39.11% Top Selection ITM / KEE: 51-78 65.38% Top Selection Win / KEE 28-78 35.90% “Key Horses”: 7-3-1 in 13 races 53.85% We are back to racing on Wednesday, and we are hoping for a […]
McLean’s Updated “Stats;” Leading Riders This Keeneland Meet — So Far
Day Results 9-3-3-4 2018 Overall 1529 567-559-668 Win % of Top Pick 37.08% Payoff % of Top 3 Picks Overall 39.11% Top Selection ITM / KEE: 51-78 65.38% Top Selection Win / KEE 28-78 35.90% “Key Horses”: 7-3-1 in 13 races 53.85% McLean’s Updated Statistics for 2018 / Keeneland Fall Meet: Had three winners on […]
Workouts That May Work Out For You: Today’s Focus On Sadler’s Joy, Cambodia, Vertical Oak
(Trainer Tom Proctor conditions Cambodia / Photo Courtesy of Keeneland) Every day, we scour the work tabs at racetracks all over the country. We are looking for workouts that may be of interest and helpful to you — as both race fans and handicappers. Some of the horses we will be tracking, you will know. […]
Louisville Thoroughbred Society Hosts Ground Breaking “Open House” on Wednesday, Oct. 17
The Louisville Thoroughbred Society — a new, private membership club, dedicated to providing first class amenities and services to those persons interested in, invested in and fans of Thoroughbred racing and breeding — will host its’ first official function this coming Wednesday. On Oct. 17, the club will open its doors for a quick glimpse […]
Louisville Thoroughbred Society Breaks Its’ Maiden In Style
(The Louisville Thoroughbred Society Is Now Off & Running / Photo by Holly M. Smith) (Red carpet entrance into the “Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Louisville Thoroughbred Society / Photo by Holly M. Smith) On Wednesday night, the Louisville Thoroughbred Society opened its temporary doors and had its’ official “Ground Breaking Ceremony” at 209 East […]
Notes & Quotes From the G3 Sycamore Stakes
(Zulu Alpha Slips Through Along Rail To Win G3 Sycamore Stakes at Keeneland / Photo Courtesy of Keeneland) From the Keeneland Media Team: John Ortiz (winning trainer of Zulu Alpha) On why he claimed the gelding in his most recent race on Sept. 14 at Churchill “I enjoyed watching him. He runs really big every […]
McLean’s Selections for Keeneland on Thursday, Oct. 18
Day Results 8-2-0-6 2018 Overall 1537 569-559-674 Win % of Top Pick 37.02% Payoff % of Top 3 Picks Overall 39.08% Top Selection ITM / KEE: 55-86 63.95% Top Selection Win / KEE 30-86 34.88% “Key Horses”: 7-3-1 in 13 races 53.85% Rough day at the Keeneland corral on Wednesday, but we kind of expected […]
Workouts That May Work Out For You: Today’s Focus On Lone Sailor, Bolt d’Oro, Bravazo
Every day, we scour the work tabs at racetracks all over the country. We are looking for workouts that may be of interest and helpful to you — as both race fans and handicappers. Some of the horses we will be tracking, you will know. Some of them, you may not know — as of […]
Louisville Thoroughbred Society Readies For “Ground Breaking Open House” — Tomorrow Night
On Wednesday night, the Louisville Thoroughbred Society will open its’ doors for the first time. Downtown Louisville’s newest attraction — a private membership club that will be dedicated to providing upscale service and amenities to those persons interested in, invested in, and fans of the Thoroughbred industry — will have its’ grand “Ground Breaking Open […]
Workouts That May Work Out For You: Today’s Focus On Midnight Bisou, Campaign, Switzerland, Tap Gun
(Asmussen has Campaign ready for the G3 Sycamore on Thursday / Photo Courtesy of Keeneland) Every day, we scour the work tabs at racetracks all over the country. We are looking for workouts that may be of interest and helpful to you — as both race fans and handicappers. Some of the horses we will […]
McLean’s Picks For Keeneland on Wednesday, Oct. 17
Day Results 9-3-3-4 2018 Overall 1529 567-559-668 Win % of Top Pick 37.08% Payoff % of Top 3 Picks Overall 39.11% Top Selection ITM / KEE: 51-78 65.38% Top Selection Win / KEE 28-78 35.90% “Key Horses”: 7-3-1 in 13 races 53.85% We are back to racing on Wednesday, and we are hoping for a […]
McLean’s Updated “Stats;” Leading Riders This Keeneland Meet — So Far
Day Results 9-3-3-4 2018 Overall 1529 567-559-668 Win % of Top Pick 37.08% Payoff % of Top 3 Picks Overall 39.11% Top Selection ITM / KEE: 51-78 65.38% Top Selection Win / KEE 28-78 35.90% “Key Horses”: 7-3-1 in 13 races 53.85% McLean’s Updated Statistics for 2018 / Keeneland Fall Meet: Had three winners on […]
Workouts That May Work Out For You: Today’s Focus On Sadler’s Joy, Cambodia, Vertical Oak
(Trainer Tom Proctor conditions Cambodia / Photo Courtesy of Keeneland) Every day, we scour the work tabs at racetracks all over the country. We are looking for workouts that may be of interest and helpful to you — as both race fans and handicappers. Some of the horses we will be tracking, you will know. […]
Louisville Thoroughbred Society Hosts Ground Breaking “Open House” on Wednesday, Oct. 17
The Louisville Thoroughbred Society — a new, private membership club, dedicated to providing first class amenities and services to those persons interested in, invested in and fans of Thoroughbred racing and breeding — will host its’ first official function this coming Wednesday. On Oct. 17, the club will open its doors for a quick glimpse […]
