A Colorful Stakes Day at Churchill Downs: Through the Eyes & Lens of the Incredible Holly M. Smith
(Explora / All Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's Note: Just when you least expect
Notes, Quotes & Photos of Leslie’s Lady Stakes: Explora
(Explora wins the Leslie's Lady Stakes at Churchill Downs on Sunday / All Photos by
Notes, Quotes & Photos From G3 Matt Winn Stakes: Further Ado
(Further Ado wins the G3 Matt Winn Stakes in style / All Photos by
“Churchill Downs Challenge Cup Final Results:” Trusty Whips McLean
The young whipper snapper -- Dennis Trusty -- has defeated the newest "Jaba the Gut"
Churchill Downs’ Barn Notes: Burnham Square, Percy’s Bar Both Return This Week
(Burnham Square / Photos by Holly M. Smith) (Percy's Bar / Photo by Coady Media)
Belmont Stakes Day: Handle & Attendance Numbers
From the NYRA Media Team / Pat McKenna: Saturday's blockbuster Belmont Stakes Day program, highlighted
Notes & Quotes From G1 Woody Stephens Stakes: Englishman
(Englishman romps in the G1 Woody Stephens Stakes at Saratoga on Saturday / Photo Courtesy
Notes & Quotes From G1 Manhattan Stakes: Deterministic
(Deterministic wins the G1 Manhattan on Saturday at Saratoga / Photo Courtesy of NYRA) From
How KY Derby Winner Golden Tempo Won the G1 Belmont Stakes
(Golden Tempo rallies to win Saturday's G1 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga / Photo Courtesy of
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on “Sunday Funday” — June 7
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win
“Churchill Downs Challenge Cup — Finale:” Trusty vs. McLean Handicapping
Editor's Note: We are heading into the final day of the "Churchill Downs Challenge Cup,"
“Trusty Picks:” For Churchill Downs This Saturday — June 6
Editor's Note: Here's a glimpse at Dennis Trusty's picks for today at Churchill Downs. The
“Churchill Downs Challenge Cup & Belmont Stakes Day:” Trusty Picks vs McLean…Here We Go
Editor's Note: On Friday, Dennis Trusty continued to pull ahead. He had one more winner
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Saturday, June 7
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win
McLean’s Selections for Saratoga Stakes on G1 Belmont Stakes Day — Saturday, June 6
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win
“Saturday’s Racing Preview Show:” Host Dave “Buzz” Baker and Geno Take a Deep Dive Into G1 Belmont Stakes
(Dave "Buzz" Baker and Geno) Editor's Note: This week, our host, the Hall of Famer
Churchill Downs’ Barn Notes: Further Ado Stays Home for Saturday’s G3 Matt Winn Stakes
(Further Ado / Photos by Holly M. Smith) From the Churchill Downs Media Team /
Notes & Quotes From the G2 Intercontinental: Roja
(Roja wins the G2 Intercontinental Stakes at Saratoga on Thursday / Photo Courtesy of NYRA)
Notes & Quotes From the G2 Belmont Gold Cup: Tawny Port
(Tawny Port wins the G2 Belmont Gold Cup / Photo Courtesy of NYRA) From the
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, June 5
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win