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
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
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
OPINION #3: A Series of Thoughts About KY Derby 152 & More…Racing as a 2YO?
(Golden Tempo ran as a 2YO and broke the maiden at the Fair Grounds /
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Thursday Twilight — May 7
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155
OPINION #2: A Series of Thoughts About KY Derby 152 & More…Maidens in Derby?
Quick Hitters: One...Maidens Should Be Excluded From the Kentucky Derby... While I must admit that
McLean’s “Donation Play of the Day” at Horseshoe Indianapolis: Jack’s Back
(Our Jack Christopher filly) Any time I run up on a pedigree that I either
OPINION #1: A Series Of Thoughts About KY Derby 152 & More
(The lovely LA and me at the Louisville Down Syndrome Ball) (Golden Tempo / Photos
McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indy on Wednesday, May 6
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win
McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on Tuesday, May 5
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win
There’s Got to Be A Morning After: Cherrie DeVaux & Her “Golden” Gun
(Cherrie DeVaux / Photo by Coady Media) From the Churchill Downs Media Team / Darren
152nd KY Derby Jockey Quotes: Golden Tempo & All Others
(Jose Ortiz celebrates winning the 152nd Kentucky Derby with Golden Tempo / All Photos by
KY Derby 152: Trainer Quotes: Golden Tempo
(Golden Tempo, with rider Jose Ortiz and trainer Cherrie DeVaux, celebrate the 152nd Kentucky Derby
McLean’s Last Ky Derby Rankings: You Should See What I Wrote Before the Race
(Golden Tempo / Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's Note: If you don't read me,
Kentucky Oaks Day Photo Album: Through the Eyes & Lens of the Incredible Holly M. Smith
(Suited up / All Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's Note: Kentucky Oaks Day was