The Pressbox - The Pressbox

HMS_9545 cover option

McLean's Selections for Laurel Park on Preakness Day -- Saturday, May 16
May 13, 2026

HMS_9545 cover option

McLean's Selections For Horseshoe Indy on Wednesday, May 13
May 12, 2026

HMS_9545 cover option

Preakness Week Festivities Kick Off on Thursday at Laurel Park
May 12, 2026

The Pressboxmoduet2026-04-08T11:03:13-04:00

THE FAVORITES

OPINION

HANDICAPPING

PODCAST

[adrotate group=”5″]

LATEST NEWS

Fresh news, analysis, interviews, headlines and more.

Kentucky Derby Day: Through the Eyes & Lens of the Incredible Holly M. Smith
May 3rd, 2026
(A Hat "Trick" / All Photos by Holly M. Smith) (Trainer Cherrie DeVaux, Rider Jose Ortiz and the Kentucky Derby winner -- Golden Tempo / All Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor' Note: I ask a lot of Holly M. Smith. In addition to her day job, which helps her take care
Read more

Notes & Quotes From G1 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes: Further Ado
April 5th, 2026
KY HBPA Interviews: About Percy’s Barn; From Spendthrift’s Ned Toffey; Danny Gargan
April 4th, 2026
Notes & Quotes From G1 Ashland Stakes: Percy’s Bar
April 4th, 2026
Notes & Quotes From G3 Transylvania Stakes: Remember Mamba
April 4th, 2026
Notes & Quotes From the G2 Beaumont Stakes: A Fine Chardonnay
April 4th, 2026
Notes & Quotes From the Lafayette Stakes: Trouble Calling
April 4th, 2026

UPCOMING RACES

An up-to-date list of upcoming races listed by track, race, and date.

Horseshoe Indianapolis Spring Meet

May 14 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Churchill Downs Spring Meet — Twilight Thursday

May 14 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Churchill Downs Spring Meet

May 15 @ 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Churchill Downs Spring Meet — Downs After Dark Races & Preakness Stakes Simulcast

May 16 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Churchill Downs Spring Meet

May 17 @ 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm

OUR COLLECTION

POPULAR FROM OUR BLOG

Our most read and shared articles.

Kentucky Oaks Day Photo Album: Through the Eyes & Lens of the Incredible Holly M. Smith
Gene McLean|May 2nd, 2026|
(Suited up / All Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's Note: Kentucky Oaks Day was a celebration of life. Both for the humans, who dressed for the occasion, and the horses, who ran to make the occasion special. Here's the looks of
Read more

Keeneland Barn Notes: Zany Feeling Good
Gene McLean|April 3rd, 2026|
OPINION: Thoughts of the Day, Simple Truths & Droppings Into the “Muck Pit”
Gene McLean|April 3rd, 2026|
Churchill Downs Announces New Morning Line Oddsmaker
The Pressbox Staff|April 3rd, 2026|
Friday’s & Saturday’s “Racing Preview Show” Looks at G1 Ashland & G1 Blue Grass With Buzz Baker, Dennis Trusty & Gene McLean
Gene McLean|April 3rd, 2026|
McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on Tuesday, April 7
Gene McLean|April 3rd, 2026|
Aqueduct Barn Notes: Cox May Discover Real Paradise in Saturday’s G3 Gazelle & “Road to KY Oaks”
The Pressbox Staff|April 3rd, 2026|

Newsletter
Sign Up

Join our newsletter and get curated content for you and delivered straight to your inbox!

We do not spam. You can unsubscribe anytime.