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McLean’s (And Grandson Mac’s) Selections for Ellis Park on Saturday, July 31
McLean’s (And Grandson Mac’s) Selections for Ellis Park on Saturday, July 31

McLean’s (And Grandson Mac’s) Selections for Ellis Park on Saturday, July 31

2021-07-28T19:40:34-04:00By Gene McLean|

(My new veterinarian and 2YO grandson Mac. We went birthday shopping this week in Nashville

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Friday, July 31
McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Friday, July 31

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Friday, July 31

2021-07-27T16:55:20-04:00By Gene McLean|

Total Day Results 8 / 1-1-4 2021 Overall 1,149 1149 / 423-412-525 Win % of

Hernandez, Cox Still Holding Onto Leads at Ellis Park
Hernandez, Cox Still Holding Onto Leads at Ellis Park

Hernandez, Cox Still Holding Onto Leads at Ellis Park

2021-07-26T11:40:32-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Jockey Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. / Coady Photography) (Trainer Brad Cox / Photo by Holly

Updated Version: McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Sunday, July 25
Updated Version: McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Sunday, July 25

Updated Version: McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Sunday, July 25

2021-07-25T13:57:48-04:00By Gene McLean|

Total Day Results 9 / 4-2-5 2021 Overall 1,141 1141 / 422-411-521 Win % of

Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Saturday, July 24 — Including the 9th Race
Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Saturday, July 24 — Including the 9th Race

Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Saturday, July 24 — Including the 9th Race

2021-07-23T11:49:48-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Updated Statistics After Friday's Card Is Complete) Here's a look at our picks for this

Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Friday, July 23
Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Friday, July 23

Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Friday, July 23

2021-07-21T22:48:45-04:00By Gene McLean|

Total Day Results 10 / 3-5-4 2021 Overall 1,124 1124/ 415-406-515 Win % of Top

McLean’s Selections for Indiana Grand on Wednesday, July 21
McLean’s Selections for Indiana Grand on Wednesday, July 21

McLean’s Selections for Indiana Grand on Wednesday, July 21

2021-07-20T18:23:58-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Indiana Grand will be alive with the sound of horse's making music on Wednesday) Total

Jockey / Trainer Standings at Ellis Park
Jockey / Trainer Standings at Ellis Park

Jockey / Trainer Standings at Ellis Park

2021-07-20T15:14:11-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Jockey Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. / Photos by Holly M. Smith) (Trainer Brad Cox /

McLean’s Updated Handicapping Statistics
McLean’s Updated Handicapping Statistics

McLean’s Updated Handicapping Statistics

2021-07-19T11:08:22-04:00By Gene McLean|

Total Day Results 8 / 3-4-5 2021 Overall 1,114 1114 / 412-401-511 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Sunday, July 18
McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Sunday, July 18

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Sunday, July 18

2021-07-17T19:01:51-04:00By Gene McLean|

Total Day Results 8 / 8-1-2 2021 Overall 1,106 1106 / 409-397-506 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Saturday, July 17
McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Saturday, July 17

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Saturday, July 17

2021-07-16T18:17:22-04:00By Gene McLean|

Total Day Results 8 / 3-8-6 2021 Overall 1,098 1098 / 401-396-504 Win % of

Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Friday, July 16
Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Friday, July 16

Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Friday, July 16

2021-07-15T12:44:00-04:00By Gene McLean|

Total Day Results 11/ 6-2-8 2021 Overall 1,090 1090 / 398-388-498 Win % of Top

Jockey & Trainer Standings at Ellis Park — So Far
Jockey & Trainer Standings at Ellis Park — So Far

Jockey & Trainer Standings at Ellis Park — So Far

2021-07-13T11:29:19-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Brian Hernandez, Florent Geroux and Brad Cox / Photos by Holly M. Smith & Coady

McLean’s Selections for Indiana Grand on Wednesday, July 14 — Diamond Solitaire Returns
McLean’s Selections for Indiana Grand on Wednesday, July 14 — Diamond Solitaire Returns

McLean’s Selections for Indiana Grand on Wednesday, July 14 — Diamond Solitaire Returns

2021-07-11T17:52:48-04:00By Gene McLean|

Total Day Results 8/ 4-5-3 2021 Overall 1,079 1079 / 392-386-490 Win % of Top

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Sunday, July 11
McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Sunday, July 11

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Sunday, July 11

2021-07-10T17:48:26-04:00By Gene McLean|

Total Day Results 8 / 6-4-6 2021 Overall 1,071 1071 / 388-381-487 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Saturday, July 10
McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Saturday, July 10

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Saturday, July 10

2021-07-09T17:34:51-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Gene at work after the G3 Indiana Derby) Total Day Results 8 / 0-2-4 2021

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Friday, July 9
McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Friday, July 9

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Friday, July 9

2021-07-06T17:10:49-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Gene & Leigh Ann) Total Day Results 8 / 2-4-6 2021 Overall 1,043 1,043 /

McLean’s Selections for Indiana Grand On Indiana Derby Day — Wednesday, July 7
McLean’s Selections for Indiana Grand On Indiana Derby Day — Wednesday, July 7

McLean’s Selections for Indiana Grand On Indiana Derby Day — Wednesday, July 7

2021-07-05T14:58:50-04:00By Gene McLean|

Total Day Results 8 / 2-4-6 2021 Overall 1,043 1,043 / 375-371-470 Win % of

McLean’s Selections for, er, Ellis Park on Sunday, July 4
McLean’s Selections for, er, Ellis Park on Sunday, July 4

McLean’s Selections for, er, Ellis Park on Sunday, July 4

2021-07-03T21:30:21-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Gene and friend, Dave Baker, discuss the merits of Thunder Snow) Total Day Results 8/4-1-6

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Saturday, July 3
McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Saturday, July 3

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Saturday, July 3

2021-07-03T10:15:06-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Haggard on his favorite boat ride and LA/Gene at the Louisville Thoroughbred Society) Total Day

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