Handicapping

Gene McLean serves as Publisher as well as a daily contributing handicapping analyst. No one in this industry has more experience or talent in reviewing, forecasting and handicapping Thoroughbred racing. In addition, and as we collect data, we will publicize our experts Picks & Results. If other sites that offer handicapping tips and selections fail to do likewise, we will begin to collect that data, as well, and inform the general public on where our experts rank compared to others.

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Sunday “Funday” — July 19
McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Sunday “Funday” — July 19

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Sunday “Funday” — July 19

2026-07-19T12:39:39-04:00By Gene McLean|

2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win

Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park — Saturday, July 18
Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park — Saturday, July 18

Final Version: McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park — Saturday, July 18

2026-07-18T14:36:56-04:00By Gene McLean|

2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155

“The Pressbox’s Saturday Racing Preview Show:” A Look at G1 Haskell Stakes With Dave “Buzz” Baker & Gene McLean
“The Pressbox’s Saturday Racing Preview Show:” A Look at G1 Haskell Stakes With Dave “Buzz” Baker & Gene McLean

“The Pressbox’s Saturday Racing Preview Show:” A Look at G1 Haskell Stakes With Dave “Buzz” Baker & Gene McLean

2026-07-18T11:16:27-04:00By Gene McLean|

Editor's Note: Today, Buzz and I take a look at the G1 Haskell Stakes at

McLean’s “Bonus Coverage”: Selections for Monmouth Park on G1 Haskell Stakes Day — Saturday, July 18
McLean’s “Bonus Coverage”: Selections for Monmouth Park on G1 Haskell Stakes Day — Saturday, July 18

McLean’s “Bonus Coverage”: Selections for Monmouth Park on G1 Haskell Stakes Day — Saturday, July 18

2026-07-18T10:33:26-04:00By Gene McLean|

(My great friend, Max Good, Mookie & Me) 2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1

Breeders’ Cup Challenge Cup Fact Sheet: Haskell Stakes
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Cup Fact Sheet: Haskell Stakes

Breeders’ Cup Challenge Cup Fact Sheet: Haskell Stakes

2026-07-17T13:11:54-04:00By The Pressbox Staff|

(Further Ado / Photos by Holly M. Smith) From the Breeders' Cup Media Team /

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

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

2026-07-17T12:15:25-04:00By Gene McLean|

2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win

McLean’s Donation Play of the Day: 6th Race at Horseshoe Indy
McLean’s Donation Play of the Day: 6th Race at Horseshoe Indy

McLean’s Donation Play of the Day: 6th Race at Horseshoe Indy

2026-07-16T13:27:40-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Trainer Genaro Garcia / Photo by Coady Media) We are back. And, we are hoping

McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on Thursday, July 16
McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on Thursday, July 16

McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on Thursday, July 16

2026-07-16T12:29:07-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Leading Change wins the G3 Indiana Derby / Photo by Coady Media) 2026 Statistics: Days

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Sunday Funday — July 12
McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Sunday Funday — July 12

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Sunday Funday — July 12

2026-07-11T22:28:54-04:00By Gene McLean|

2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win

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

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

2026-07-10T10:19:43-04:00By Gene McLean|

2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Friday, July 10 — Pick 5 Carryover
McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Friday, July 10 — Pick 5 Carryover

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Friday, July 10 — Pick 5 Carryover

2026-07-10T09:04:14-04:00By Gene McLean|

2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win

Huge Carryover For Ellis Park’s Late Pick 5
Huge Carryover For Ellis Park’s Late Pick 5

Huge Carryover For Ellis Park’s Late Pick 5

2026-07-10T07:42:15-04:00By The Pressbox Staff|

(Ellis Park / Photo by Coady Media) From the Ellis Park Media Team / Kevin

McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on G3 Indiana Derby Day — Saturday, July 11
McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on G3 Indiana Derby Day — Saturday, July 11

McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on G3 Indiana Derby Day — Saturday, July 11

2026-07-09T13:16:23-04:00By Gene McLean|

McLean's Statistics for 2026: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 /

G3 Indiana Derby Preview: An Interview With Trainer Brad Cox
G3 Indiana Derby Preview: An Interview With Trainer Brad Cox

G3 Indiana Derby Preview: An Interview With Trainer Brad Cox

2026-07-09T13:11:59-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Trainer Brad Cox / Photo by Holly M. Smith) Editor's Note: Undoubtedly, Brad Cox is

McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indy on Tuesday, July 7
McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indy on Tuesday, July 7

McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indy on Tuesday, July 7

2026-07-06T18:08:16-04:00By Gene McLean|

(Family Time on Kentucky Lake...) 2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall --

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Monday, July 6
McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Monday, July 6

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park on Monday, July 6

2026-07-06T12:07:39-04:00By Gene McLean|

(My beautiful, youthful, 95-year-old mom on Kentucky Lake) 2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1

McLean’s Picks for Ellis Park on Sunday, July 5 — After Nice Opening Day
McLean’s Picks for Ellis Park on Sunday, July 5 — After Nice Opening Day

McLean’s Picks for Ellis Park on Sunday, July 5 — After Nice Opening Day

2026-07-05T11:34:06-04:00By Gene McLean|

2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park — New Opening Day of Meet & 4th of July Celebration Time
McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park — New Opening Day of Meet & 4th of July Celebration Time

McLean’s Selections for Ellis Park — New Opening Day of Meet & 4th of July Celebration Time

2026-07-03T14:42:49-04:00By Gene McLean|

2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on G1 Stephen Foster Stakes Day — Saturday, June 27
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on G1 Stephen Foster Stakes Day — Saturday, June 27

McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on G1 Stephen Foster Stakes Day — Saturday, June 27

2026-06-27T11:11:53-04:00By Gene McLean|

2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win

A Glimpse At the Top Contenders for Saturday’s $2 Million Stephen Foster Stakes: Through the Eyes & Lenses of Coady Media
A Glimpse At the Top Contenders for Saturday’s $2 Million Stephen Foster Stakes: Through the Eyes & Lenses of Coady Media

A Glimpse At the Top Contenders for Saturday’s $2 Million Stephen Foster Stakes: Through the Eyes & Lenses of Coady Media

2026-06-25T13:55:48-04:00By The Pressbox Staff|

(White Abarrio / Photos by Coady Media) Editor's Note: Saturday is fast approaching, and the

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