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

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

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Preakness Week Festivities Kick Off on Thursday at Laurel Park
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McLean’s Last Ky Derby Rankings: You Should See What I Wrote Before the Race
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(Golden Tempo / Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's Note: If you don't read me, much or if any, maybe you should start. In our last "Kentucky Derby Rankings" this is what I had to say in my "comments: about Golden Tempo: Longshot Special" for Me / Will Come With Huge Late
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Keeneland Barn Notes: Further Ado Is ML Favorite For Saturday’s G1 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes
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