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 McLeanWork Tab for Friday, Nov. 8: Binoculars Focused On Dream Maker, Princesa Caroline, Bell’s The One
(Dream Maker winning at the Fair Grounds / Photo Courtesy of the Fair Grounds) 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 […]
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, Nov. 8
Day Results 10-6-3-3 2019 Overall 1,274 1,274/448-457-571 Win % of Top Pick 35.16% Payoff % of Top 3 Picks Overall 38.62% 2019 Top Pick in the Money –836 of 1,274 65.62% Top Selection ITM / CD Nov 53-81 65.43% Top Selection Win / CD Nov 32-81 39.51% “Key Horses” @ CD Nov 15/7-3-0 46.67% “Key […]
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Thursday, Nov. 7
Day Results 10/1-3-5 2019 Overall 1,264 1,264/442-454-568 Win % of Top Pick 34.97% Payoff % of Top 3 Picks Overall 38.62% 2019 Top Pick in the Money –828 of 1,264 65.51% Top Selection ITM / CD Nov 45-71 63.38% Top Selection Win / CD Nov 26-71 36.62% “Key Horses” @ CD Nov 14/7-3-0 50.00% “Key […]
Work Tab for Wednesday, Nov. 6: Binoculars Focused On His Glory & Others
(Trainer Tom Amoss / 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 of […]
McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Nov. 6
Day Results 10/4-3-3 2019 Overall 1,254 1,254/441-451-563 Win % of Top Pick 35.17% Payoff % of Top 3 Picks Overall 38.68% 2019 Top Pick in the Money –820 of 1,254 65.39% Top Selection ITM / CD Nov 37-61 60.66% Top Selection Win / CD Nov 25-61 40.98% “Key Horses” @ CD Nov 13/7-2-0 53.85% “Key […]
Opinions & Observations Following the Breeders’ Cup: Time for Industry to Go “All In”
(San Luis Rey / Photo Courtesy of Website) On Dec. 7, 2017, yet another horrific wildfire blew across Southern California, smothering and scorching everything in its’ devastating path. Suddenly, as if directed by the Devil himself, the winds turned toward little San Luis Rey Training Center near San Diego and a home-away-from-home for about 450 […]
Lanerie Sprints to Early Lead in Churchill Downs’ Jockey Standings
(Jockey Corey Lanerie / Photo by Holly M. Smith) Corey Lanerie had a nice week at Churchill Downs, starting on Wednesday and running all the way through Sunday. A very nice week. He may have preferred to be in sunny California for the Breeders’ Cup. He may have wanted to be riding some of the […]
McLean’s “Shopping Cart List” for the Fasig-Tipton November Sale
(Fasig-Tipton November Sale’s Catalogue / Photo by Gene McLean) Oh, my goodness. Oh, what a list of horses have been gathered up at Fasig-Tipton since the weekend, and the Breeders’ Cup Championships. Oh, what a Horse Sale is about to break out. On Tuesday morning, Fasig-Tipton will host its’ annual “The November Sale.” And, it […]
Work Tab for Monday, Nov. 4: Binoculars Focused On Bravazo, Out for a Spin, Positive Spirit, Enola Gray & Others
(Bravazo at Churchill Downs last Fall / Photo Courtesy of Churchill Downs) 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 […]
LTS Construction Update: We Are Coming Along Nicely
The weather has certainly turned a bit cooler in Kentucky. And, so is The Louisville Thoroughbred Society. Construction workers continue to grind away at the outside parking garage, which will be neatly squeezed in-between our current and new location at 209 East Main Street, which will be known as the Hughes Lofts, and the Ice House. […]
Work Tab for Friday, Nov. 8: Binoculars Focused On Dream Maker, Princesa Caroline, Bell’s The One
(Dream Maker winning at the Fair Grounds / Photo Courtesy of the Fair Grounds) 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 […]
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, Nov. 8
Day Results 10-6-3-3 2019 Overall 1,274 1,274/448-457-571 Win % of Top Pick 35.16% Payoff % of Top 3 Picks Overall 38.62% 2019 Top Pick in the Money –836 of 1,274 65.62% Top Selection ITM / CD Nov 53-81 65.43% Top Selection Win / CD Nov 32-81 39.51% “Key Horses” @ CD Nov 15/7-3-0 46.67% “Key […]
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Thursday, Nov. 7
Day Results 10/1-3-5 2019 Overall 1,264 1,264/442-454-568 Win % of Top Pick 34.97% Payoff % of Top 3 Picks Overall 38.62% 2019 Top Pick in the Money –828 of 1,264 65.51% Top Selection ITM / CD Nov 45-71 63.38% Top Selection Win / CD Nov 26-71 36.62% “Key Horses” @ CD Nov 14/7-3-0 50.00% “Key […]
Work Tab for Wednesday, Nov. 6: Binoculars Focused On His Glory & Others
(Trainer Tom Amoss / 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 of […]
McLean’s Selections For Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Nov. 6
Day Results 10/4-3-3 2019 Overall 1,254 1,254/441-451-563 Win % of Top Pick 35.17% Payoff % of Top 3 Picks Overall 38.68% 2019 Top Pick in the Money –820 of 1,254 65.39% Top Selection ITM / CD Nov 37-61 60.66% Top Selection Win / CD Nov 25-61 40.98% “Key Horses” @ CD Nov 13/7-2-0 53.85% “Key […]
Opinions & Observations Following the Breeders’ Cup: Time for Industry to Go “All In”
(San Luis Rey / Photo Courtesy of Website) On Dec. 7, 2017, yet another horrific wildfire blew across Southern California, smothering and scorching everything in its’ devastating path. Suddenly, as if directed by the Devil himself, the winds turned toward little San Luis Rey Training Center near San Diego and a home-away-from-home for about 450 […]
Lanerie Sprints to Early Lead in Churchill Downs’ Jockey Standings
(Jockey Corey Lanerie / Photo by Holly M. Smith) Corey Lanerie had a nice week at Churchill Downs, starting on Wednesday and running all the way through Sunday. A very nice week. He may have preferred to be in sunny California for the Breeders’ Cup. He may have wanted to be riding some of the […]
McLean’s “Shopping Cart List” for the Fasig-Tipton November Sale
(Fasig-Tipton November Sale’s Catalogue / Photo by Gene McLean) Oh, my goodness. Oh, what a list of horses have been gathered up at Fasig-Tipton since the weekend, and the Breeders’ Cup Championships. Oh, what a Horse Sale is about to break out. On Tuesday morning, Fasig-Tipton will host its’ annual “The November Sale.” And, it […]
Work Tab for Monday, Nov. 4: Binoculars Focused On Bravazo, Out for a Spin, Positive Spirit, Enola Gray & Others
(Bravazo at Churchill Downs last Fall / Photo Courtesy of Churchill Downs) 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 […]
LTS Construction Update: We Are Coming Along Nicely
The weather has certainly turned a bit cooler in Kentucky. And, so is The Louisville Thoroughbred Society. Construction workers continue to grind away at the outside parking garage, which will be neatly squeezed in-between our current and new location at 209 East Main Street, which will be known as the Hughes Lofts, and the Ice House. […]
