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McLean's Selections For Horseshoe Indy on Wednesday, May 13
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McLean's "Donation Play of the Day" at Horseshoe Indy: Ryan's Wish in the 2nd
May 12, 2026

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McLean’s “Donation Play of the Day” at Horseshoe Indy: Ryan’s Wish in the 2nd
May 12th, 2026
2026 Donation Plays Date Race Horse Result Bet Total Gross Payoff Total Earned 4/7/26 4th Velveteen 2nd $10 W-P-S $23.50 $23.50 4/14/26 2nd Deflected Scratched 4/15/26 2nd Ryan's Wish 2nd $15 W-P $18.20 $41.70 5/6/26 1st Jack's Back 3rd $20 W-P $0.00 $41.70 5/12/26 2nd Ryan's Wish $10 WPS Tuesday, May 12
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Churchill Downs Barn Notes: Outfielder Catches Attention for Saturday’s William Walker Stakes
May 7th, 2026
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Thursday Twilight — May 7
May 7th, 2026
OPINION #2: A Series of Thoughts About KY Derby 152 & More…Maidens in Derby?
May 7th, 2026
McLean’s “Donation Play of the Day” at Horseshoe Indianapolis: Jack’s Back
May 7th, 2026
OPINION #1: A Series Of Thoughts About KY Derby 152 & More
May 6th, 2026
McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indy on Wednesday, May 6
May 6th, 2026

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