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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Will Thacker's "Sports Bet of the Week" Date Sport Game Result 2/28/26 Men's College
(My friend -- for life and evermore -- Dave "Buzz" Baker) Dave "Buzz" Baker Deserves
(Silent Tactic / Photo by Coady Media) https://thepressboxlts.com/ky-derby-rankings-for-2026/ Click on "KY Derby Rankings for
https://thepressboxlts.com/ky-derby-rankings-for-2026/ (Nearly winning the G3 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park / Photo Courtesy of
(Nearly winning the G3 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park / Photo Courtesy of Gulfstream
Editor's Note: We are happy that my great friend -- and better handicapper -- Dennis
(Nearly wins the G3 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park on Saturday / Photo
(Forte / Photo by Holly M. Smith) (Fierceness / Photos by Holly M. Smith) Enough
(Dave "Buzz" Baker and Gene McLean do a deep dive
Days Picks 10 / 2-5-5 2025 Overall -- 1868 1868 / 578-662-788 Win %
(The Speaker, David Osborne, and Geno watch a race at Churchill Downs) As we approach
Here are my "Thoughts of the Day." As we approach the beginning of a
Some 36 years ago, while serving as the Executive Vice President of both the
From Eric Hamelback / National HBPA: WE MUST ALL DEFEND HORSE RACING'S FUTURE We All
From the HISA Media Team / Lisa Lazarus: As we reflect on another Breeders’ Cup,
(Mystik Dan / Photos by Holly M. Smith) What Is a "Flawless Horse?" Track Veterinarians
Days Picks 11/ 3-3-3 2025 Overall -- 1638 1638 / 513-576-700 Win % of Top
(A time to reflect...My place to pray) Earlier this week, I found out that my
Days Picks 10 / 1-1-7 2025 Overall -- 1395 1395 / 446-491-607 Win %
(Gene and Michael) For the longest time, whenever someone would say to me that so-in-so
