We have opinions, and we know you do, too. On this page, 1986 Kentucky Sportswriter of the Year and former Kentucky Thoroughbred Association president Gene McLean, along with other contributors, will offer their humble opinions on all things racing. Readers can send us letters here.
(The ink has faded a bit over the years. But the words have not. Lute
(A beautiful morn at Churchill Downs. The sun is rising. So are the horses. So
(Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, speaking at the ground-breaking for Derby City Gaming / Photo by
(Oak Grove Racing held its' first meet last year / Photo by Gene McLean) Every
(The party scene at Rough River Lake -- right here in Kentucky -- just a
(The flag that hangs proudly at my Lake House / Photo by Gene McLean) It
(Monomoy Girl winning in her 2020 debut / Coady Photography & Courtesy of Churchill Downs)
(Horses at Churchill Downs in better days / Photos by Holly M. Smith) Undoubtedly, these
(Racing at Churchill Downs ... it may happen again some day / Photo by Holly
Oh, I believe there are Angels Among Us, Sent down to us from somewhere up
(Country House after the 2019 Kentucky Derby / Photo by Holly M. Smith) This morning,
(Maximum Security / Photo by Holly M. Smith) On Tuesday afternoon, a few hours after
(Rep. Adam Koenig is the sponsor of HB 137 -- which would legalize wagering on
(Rep. Adam Koenig -- the sponsor of the "Sports Betting Bill" / Photo Supplied Every
(Fans and ponies love each other / Photo by Holly M. Smith) Every so often,
(Enforceable / Photo by Holly M. Smith) Going into the G3 Lecomte Stakes last week,
(Dennis' Moment with the Albaugh Family after winning the G3 Iroquois Stakes at Churchill Downs
(Lead ponies at Keeneland / Photo by Holly M. Smith) It is the last day
(Dr. Gregory Ferraro / Photo Courtesy of University of California-Davis) (Omaha Beach wins the G1
(Is this use of the whip permissive? / Photo by Holly M. Smith) Let's be
