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About 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.

McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Thursday, Feb. 11

2021-02-09T20:19:09-05:00By Gene McLean|

Tampa Bay Day Results 8 / 4-1-3 Turfway Park Day Results 8 / 1-3-3 Oaklawn

Work Tab for Tuesday, Feb. 9: Binoculars Focused On Mischevious Alex, Mr Freeze, Sally’s Curlin

2021-02-09T10:38:52-05:00By Gene McLean|

(Sally's Curlin / Photo by Holly M. Smith) Every day, we scour the work tabs

OPINION: Stronach Group Says We Are “Completely False;” Then I Guess They Would Not Mind Answering a Few Questions?

2021-02-09T10:24:49-05:00By Gene McLean|

It is always interesting to see how people react in public when what they have

Updated Jockey & Trainer Standings at Turfway Park

2021-02-08T15:59:53-05:00By Gene McLean|

Turfway Park Jockey Standings: (Jockey Chris Landeros / Photo Courtesy of Churchill Downs) 1 Chris

Work Tab for Monday, Feb. 8: Binoculars Focused On Life Is Good, Keepmeinmind, Jackie’s Warrior, Midnight Bourbon & More

2021-02-08T15:54:07-05:00By Gene McLean|

(Steve Asmussen / Photo by Holly M. Smith) (Life Is Good / Benoit Photo &

McLean’s Updated Handicapping Statistics for 2021

2021-02-07T10:04:24-05:00By Gene McLean|

Tampa Bay Day Results 8 / 4-1-3 Turfway Park Day Results 8 / 1-3-3 Oaklawn

OPINION: HHR Debate Has Created Some Strange Bedfellows…Is Family Foundation Teaming Up with Stronach Group & Some House Dems to Try & Defeat?

2021-02-06T14:54:26-05:00By Gene McLean|

(Derby City Gaming / Photos by Gene McLean) There is an old saying in the

Final Version: McLean’s Handicapping “Bonus Coverage:” Oaklawn Park, Tampa Bay Downs, Santa Anita

2021-02-06T10:13:54-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 8 / 2-1-3 2021 Overall 159 159 / 51-56-62 Win % of Top

Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Saturday, Feb. 6

2021-02-06T08:06:05-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 8 / 2-1-3 2021 Overall 159 159 / 51-56-62 Win % of Top

Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Friday, Feb. 5

2021-02-05T12:23:54-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 8 / 3-3-3 2021 Overall 151 151 / 49-55-59 Win % of Top

SB 120 Update: Historical Horse Racing Measure Passes Committee; Moves to Senate Floor For a Vote Next Week

2021-02-04T14:26:07-05:00By Gene McLean|

(Derby City Gaming / Photos by Gene McLean) SB 120 Update: The legislative proposal to

G3 Thunder Road Stakes Preview: Hembree Returns on Saturday

2021-02-04T10:46:10-05:00By Gene McLean|

(Hembree / Benoit Photo & Courtesy of Santa Anita) From the Santa Anita Media Team:

HHR Legislation Will Get Senate Committee Hearing, Vote on Thursday

2021-02-03T18:51:00-05:00By Gene McLean|

(Derby City Gaming operations in Louisville / Photo by Gene McLean) Kentucky Senate Bill 120

Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Thursday, Feb. 4

2021-02-03T18:34:03-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 15 / 4-7-6 2021 Overall 143 143 / 46-52-56 Win % of Top

Personal Privilege: Happy Birthday to My Daughter Alexandra

2021-02-02T15:23:46-05:00By Gene McLean|

(Happy birthday Allie) Editor's Note: On a matter of personal privilege, I want to wish

Work Tab for Tuesday, Feb. 2: Binoculars Focused On Charlatan, Freedom Fighter, Concert Tour, Sole Volante & Many More

2021-02-02T12:11:10-05:00By Gene McLean|

(Charlatan winning the G1 Malibu Stakes / Photo Courtesy of Santa Anita) Every day, we

Turfway Park’s Updated Jockey & Trainer Standings

2021-02-01T09:42:05-05:00By Gene McLean|

(Jockey Chris Landeros / Coady Photography) There is a tight scrum at the top of

McLean’s Updated Handicapping Statistics

2021-01-31T17:12:37-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 15 / 4-7-6 2021 Overall 143 143 / 46-52-56 Win % of Top

Final Version: McLean’s Handicapping “Bonus Coverage” For Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park & Santa Anita Park

2021-01-30T14:05:47-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 8 / 3-3-2 2021 Overall 128 128 / 42-45-50 Win % of Top

Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Saturday, Jan. 30

2021-01-30T12:39:08-05:00By Gene McLean|

Day Results 8 / 3-3-2 2021 Overall 128 128 / 42-45-50 Win % of Top

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