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 McLeanLTS’ Event & “Hard Hat Tour” — Successful
On Wednesday night, just after President Donald Trump jumped on board Air Force One and left Louisville, the Louisville Thoroughbred Society had its’ own version of a “Celebration” and “Take Off.” We held our second “Open House and Hard Hat Tour” at the new facility located at 209 East Main Street and we entertained a […]
McLean’s Saratoga “Spot Plays” on Travers’ Day — Including All of the Stakes Events
It is here. Travers’ Day — 2019. The Mid-Summer Derby, and one of the greatest races in the world — squeezed in-between the Triple Crown showdowns and the Breeders’ Cup Championships. The card also boasts some of the greatest races on the calendar and makes the day one of the best in the yearly calendar […]
Work Tab for Friday, Aug. 23: Binoculars Focused On Covfefe, Winter Sunset, Enticed, Vino Rosso & More
(Covfefe in the post parade at Churchill Downs / Photo by Holly M. Smith) 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 […]
Work Tab for Thursday, Aug. 22: Binoculars Focused On Whitmore, Paradise Woods, Toinette & Others
(Whitmore winning at Keeneland / 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. Some […]
McLean’s Saratoga “Spot Plays” for Wednesday, Aug. 21
We are back for “Travers Week” at Saratoga, the beautiful “Spa” in upstate New York. Traditionally, the huge week of activities — highlighted by the running of the G1 Stakes — is the culmination of the meet and signals that Fall is not a faraway look into the future. But before we turn the pages […]
LTS To Host Reception, “Hard Hat Tours” Tonight — Wednesday, Aug. 21
The Louisville Thoroughbred Society will host its’ second “Membership Drive Question & Answer Event” tonight at 6 p.m. at the private club’s downtown location. If you have interest and/or questions about the LTS and what we may look like or offer, please arrive at 226 East Washington Street and come to the Ice House for […]
Work Tab for Wednesday, Aug. 21: Binoculars Focused On Mr. Money, With Quotes From Trainer W. Bret Calhoun
(Mr. Money winning the G3 Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs / Photo by Holly M. Smith) 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 […]
Field of 12 Set for Saturday’s G1 Travers Stakes: Meet the Horses & Greet Our Analysis
(Tacitus before the 2019 KY Derby / Photo by Holly M. Smith) Much has been written and said already about this year’s version of the G1 Travers Stakes, to be contested at the famed Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York this Saturday. And, most of it has been about the horses and connections that won’t be […]
Work Tab for Tuesday, Aug. 20: Binoculars Focused On By Your Side, Grandaria & Others
(By Your Side airs it out at Saratoga to win the Sanford Stakes / Photo Courtesy of NYRA) 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 […]
Asmussen’s “Sunday Service” Boosts His Lead in Ellis Park Trainer’s Race
(Ellis Park / Photo by Holly M. Smith) All meet long, Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen has been committed to running his horses at Ellis Park and the little “Pea Patch” by the river. After Sunday’s races were in the record book, Asmussen’s barn has started a whopping total of 117 horses in the […]
LTS’ Event & “Hard Hat Tour” — Successful
On Wednesday night, just after President Donald Trump jumped on board Air Force One and left Louisville, the Louisville Thoroughbred Society had its’ own version of a “Celebration” and “Take Off.” We held our second “Open House and Hard Hat Tour” at the new facility located at 209 East Main Street and we entertained a […]
McLean’s Saratoga “Spot Plays” on Travers’ Day — Including All of the Stakes Events
It is here. Travers’ Day — 2019. The Mid-Summer Derby, and one of the greatest races in the world — squeezed in-between the Triple Crown showdowns and the Breeders’ Cup Championships. The card also boasts some of the greatest races on the calendar and makes the day one of the best in the yearly calendar […]
Work Tab for Friday, Aug. 23: Binoculars Focused On Covfefe, Winter Sunset, Enticed, Vino Rosso & More
(Covfefe in the post parade at Churchill Downs / Photo by Holly M. Smith) 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 […]
Work Tab for Thursday, Aug. 22: Binoculars Focused On Whitmore, Paradise Woods, Toinette & Others
(Whitmore winning at Keeneland / 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. Some […]
McLean’s Saratoga “Spot Plays” for Wednesday, Aug. 21
We are back for “Travers Week” at Saratoga, the beautiful “Spa” in upstate New York. Traditionally, the huge week of activities — highlighted by the running of the G1 Stakes — is the culmination of the meet and signals that Fall is not a faraway look into the future. But before we turn the pages […]
LTS To Host Reception, “Hard Hat Tours” Tonight — Wednesday, Aug. 21
The Louisville Thoroughbred Society will host its’ second “Membership Drive Question & Answer Event” tonight at 6 p.m. at the private club’s downtown location. If you have interest and/or questions about the LTS and what we may look like or offer, please arrive at 226 East Washington Street and come to the Ice House for […]
Work Tab for Wednesday, Aug. 21: Binoculars Focused On Mr. Money, With Quotes From Trainer W. Bret Calhoun
(Mr. Money winning the G3 Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs / Photo by Holly M. Smith) 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 […]
Field of 12 Set for Saturday’s G1 Travers Stakes: Meet the Horses & Greet Our Analysis
(Tacitus before the 2019 KY Derby / Photo by Holly M. Smith) Much has been written and said already about this year’s version of the G1 Travers Stakes, to be contested at the famed Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York this Saturday. And, most of it has been about the horses and connections that won’t be […]
Work Tab for Tuesday, Aug. 20: Binoculars Focused On By Your Side, Grandaria & Others
(By Your Side airs it out at Saratoga to win the Sanford Stakes / Photo Courtesy of NYRA) 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 […]
Asmussen’s “Sunday Service” Boosts His Lead in Ellis Park Trainer’s Race
(Ellis Park / Photo by Holly M. Smith) All meet long, Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen has been committed to running his horses at Ellis Park and the little “Pea Patch” by the river. After Sunday’s races were in the record book, Asmussen’s barn has started a whopping total of 117 horses in the […]
