Opinion

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.

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OPINION: A Series of Thoughts About KY Derby 152 — #5 Equipment Changes Are Not A Good Formula For Winning “The Race”

2026-05-11T11:55:41-04:00By |

(Chief Wallabee / Photos by Holly M. Smith) Equipment Changes Before the Kentucky Derby

“The Pressbox’s Saturday Racing Preview Show:” Dave ‘Buzz’ Baker & Gene McLean Talk About Saturday’s William Walker Stakes

2026-05-08T16:52:33-04:00By |

(Outfielder / Photo by Holly M. Smith) Take a listen to our Show this Saturday,

A Fireside Chat With Thoroughbred Writer-Editor Extraordinaire Dan Liebman: An Insider’s Look at KY Derby, “Dosage Index,” “Breeding Patterns,” & Modern Handicapping Tools

2026-04-29T21:30:53-04:00By |

(New Stallions just added into the equations for Dosage Index, by "The Daily Racing Form" (Chief

Friday’s & Saturday’s “Racing Preview Show” Looks at G1 Ashland & G1 Blue Grass With Buzz Baker, Dennis Trusty & Gene McLean

2026-04-03T11:17:38-04:00By |

Gene McLean, Dennis Trusty and the "Hall of Fame" -- Dave Buzz Baker -- take

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