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A Colorful Stakes Day at Churchill Downs: Through the Eyes & Lens of the Incredible Holly M. Smith
June 8, 2026

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Ellis Park Announces 2026 Stakes Schedule Worth $4.125 Million
June 8, 2026

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Notes, Quotes & Photos of Leslie's Lady Stakes: Explora
June 7, 2026

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OPINION #4: A Series of Thoughts About KY Derby 152 & More … Local Restaurants Need to Adjust to “New Oaks”
May 9th, 2026
(A look at the Churchill Downs track from underneath the Twin Spires) Churchill Downs' & NBC's "Experiment" To Move Kentucky Oaks Starting Time Proves To Be Overwhelming Success... The proof is in the pudding, even though you couldn't get served any at some Louisville restaurants this year. The facts are overwhelming, even
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Turfway Park Barn Notes: Ayra Stark Entered for Saturday’s Florence Stakes
December 15th, 2025
Laurel Park Barn Notes: Apprentice Sensation Rolls Up 3 More Wins
December 15th, 2025
Turfway Park Moves Synthetic Championships to Dec. 21
December 13th, 2025
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park’s “Synthetic Championship Day:” Sunday, Dec. 21
December 12th, 2025
Keeneland Adds King’s Plate Winner Mansetti to January Sale
December 12th, 2025
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Friday, Dec. 12; Let’s Go Bump in the Night
December 11th, 2025

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OPINION #2: A Series of Thoughts About KY Derby 152 & More…Maidens in Derby?
Gene McLean|May 7th, 2026|
Quick Hitters: One...Maidens Should Be Excluded From the Kentucky Derby... While I must admit that it hurt me financially and personally, and I must also admit that Ocelli ran a very good and promising third in this year's Kentucky Derby, I have
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Opinion & “Thought of the Day:” College Football Playoffs Will Always Have a “Notre Dame” Until System Is Fixed
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KY HBPA News: Turfway Park Synthetic Championships Coming Up
The Pressbox Staff|December 10th, 2025|
Keeneland Catalogus 1,046 Horses for January Sale
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McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Wednesday, Dec. 10
Gene McLean|December 8th, 2025|
Keeneland To Sell Simply in Front at January Sale
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McLean’s Updated Handicapping Statistics: Through Dec. 6
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